Journal Title:  Journal of Pharmacy Teaching | Vol:  9 | Issue:  2 | Year:  2002   
Print ISSN:  1044-0054 | Online ISSN:     

Evaluating Preceptor Perceptions of Student Readiness for Clerkship

Assistant Professor Elena M. Umland Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor Andrew M. Peterson Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor Motria M. Horodysky Pharm.D.
Associate Professor and Chair Rebecca S. Finley Pharm.D.

pages: 47 - 60
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Abstract:

The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) recently transitioned to an entry-level doctor of pharmacy program. To help maintain a high-quality program, assessment of curricular outcomes is necessary. The Planning Committee of the PCP at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia developed a survey that was distributed to clerkship preceptors in January 1999. It evaluated students' knowledge, skills, and level of professionalism following the didactic portion of the curriculum. Forty percent of the distributed surveys were returned. Overall comparisons showed that PCP students were comparable to students from other programs. Relative to knowledge base, skills, and professionalism, PCP students were above average or better. Full-time faculty ranked students significantly lower than non-full-time faculty. Other factors that may have affected the results observed include preceptor gender, age, type of practice site, when the students are precepted (early versus late in the clerkship component of the curriculum), and alumni status.