Student Scientific Inquiry in the Core Curriculum

Objective. To design and implement a required student-driven research program as a capstone experience in the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum. Design. A research proposal in the form of a competitive grant application was required for each of 65 fourth-year students in an inaugural PharmD cla...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2013-10, Vol.77 (8), p.1
Main Authors: Vaidean, Georgeta D, Vansal, Sandeep S, Moore, Ronnie J, Feldman, Stuart
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
Capstone Experiences
Career Change
Careers
Core curriculum
Creativity
Education
Educational Benefits
Evaluation
Innovations
Internships
Learner Engagement
Learning
Medical students
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Research Methodology
Research Training
Schools
Study and teaching
Success
Task forces
Universities and colleges
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Summary:Objective. To design and implement a required student-driven research program as a capstone experience in the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum. Design. A research proposal in the form of a competitive grant application was required for each of 65 fourth-year students in an inaugural PharmD class at Touro College of Pharmacy in New York. The focus of the proposals was on hypothesis-driven research in basic science, clinical research, health outcomes, and public health. Assessment. Students' research proposals were graded using a standardized grading instrument. On a post-experience survey, most students rated the overall experience positively, indicating increased confidence in their research skills. About two-thirds of faculty members were satisfied with their students' performance, and the great majority thought the experience would be useful in the students' careers. Conclusion. The capstone research project was a positive experience for fourth-year students. Keywords: student research, research, curriculum, scholarship.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467