Objectives: To assess bachelor of pharmacy students' overall perception and acceptance of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), a new method of clinical competence assessment in pharmacy undergraduate curriculum at our Faculty, and to explore its strengths and weaknesses through feedback.
Conclusions: Students' perceptions and acceptance of the new method of assessment were positive. The survey further highlighted for future refinement the strengths and weaknesses associated with the development and implementation of an OSCE in the International Islamic University Malaysia's pharmacy curriculum.
Authoring Team: The task of developing OSCE stations can be started after deciding on the examination content and should be undertaken by pharmacy faculty well acquainted with the curriculum and its objectives. Detailed explanations and guidelines that have been reviewed, edited, and agreed upon by the coordinating committee should be given to authors for different stations.
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are routinely used in healthcare education programs. Traditionally, students undertake OSCEs as face-to-face interactions to assess competency in soft skills. Due to physical distancing restrictions during COVID-19, alternative methods were required. This study utilized a mixed-method design (online survey and interviews) to evaluate second-year pharmacy students' and examiners' experiences of their first virtual OSCEs in Australia. A total of 196 students completed their first virtual OSCE in June 2020 of which 190 students completed the online survey. However, out of the 190 students, only 88% (n = 167) consented to the use of the data from their online survey. A further 10 students and 12 examiners were interviewed. Fifty-five students (33%) who participated in the online survey strongly agreed or agreed that they preferred the virtual experience to face-to-face OSCEs while 44% (n = 73) neither agreed nor disagreed. Only 20% (n = 33) felt more anxious with the virtual OSCEs. Additionally, thematic analysis found non-verbal communication as a barrier during the OSCE. Positive aspects about virtual OSCEs included flexibility, decreased levels of anxiety and relevance with emerging telehealth practice. The need for remote online delivery of assessments saw innovative ways of undertaking OSCEs and an opportunity to mimic telehealth. While students and examiners embraced the virtual OSCE process, face-to-face OSCEs were still considered important and irreplaceable. Future opportunities for OSCEs to be delivered both face-to-face and virtually should be considered.
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Professional and detail-oriented pharmacist with applicable experience and expert clinical skills. Collaborative, supportive, and organized health professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, business acumen, and ability to work independently to maintain retail pharmacy management operations. Dedicated and attentive counselor able to establish and grow patient relationships while dispensing prescription medications and health advice.
Offers 15 years of subject matter expertise on clinical pharmacy best practices and analysis of drug developments with a robust understanding of healthcare provider needs and challenges to present drug education to hospital staff. Translate complex data into meaningful information for evaluating potential drugs for patient therapy. Dispense, socialize, and apply credible and balanced scientific knowledge about pharmacological therapies, research, and product development.
Knowledgeable and attentive pharmacist and recent graduate with Doctor of Pharmacy degree eager to leverage clinical experience and healthcare knowledge towards new opportunities. Adaptive professional seeking to join a hospital or retail team to support objectives in pharmacy management and patient services.
Competent, responsible, and attentive pharmacist looking to apply 5 years of retail pharmacy experience and skills in business acumen to support large-scale pharmacy initiatives. Clinically skilled healthcare professional eager to promote patient wellbeing and medicinal competency.
Dedicated, attentive, and efficient pharmacy technician with relevant professional experience and passion for acute healthcare. Proficient and organized employee with excellent customer service skills, business acumen, and passion for providing top-notch patient care. Customer-focused problem solver leveraging critical thinking skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively to complete pharmacy maintenance objectives.
Adaptable and responsible pharmacy technician with hands-on experience supporting pharmacists with prescription control and patient file database management experience and desire to work with innovative and inclusive pharmacy teams. Proficient healthcare professional ready to pursue new opportunities while achieving personal and professional growth.
Eager and adaptable pharmacy technician with strong customer service skills looking to pursue new opportunities in a hospital or similarly large-scale pharmacy environment. Collaborative team player leveraging commitment to cross-functional collaboration to join an inviting and talented team.
Dynamic and organized Pharmacy Assistant offering 5+ years of experience in customer service, sales, cash register management, and restocking while ensuring that a pharmacy is running efficiently. Streamlines business operations and processes to enhance the flow of the workplace. Leverage customer service skills by training teams in effective problem resolution and service methods to improve customer satisfaction. Thrives in fast-paced environments requiring the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects within time limits.
Exceptionally organized and an enthusiastic professional with over 7 years of experience in providing services to community pharmacy and private clinic settings. Dedicated to providing quality patient care confidentially and with respect. Looking for a dynamic role in a friendly and motivating environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a track record for establishing positive relationships with patients and staff. Strong attention to detail and time management.
Driven Pharmacy Technician focused on going above and beyond to support the team. Highly proficient in accurately filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining drug inventories and updating pharmacy records. Proven leadership and management skills with great salesmanship. Dedicated to customer satisfaction leading to mutually beneficial outcomes.
Objective: This paper describes the development and feasibility evaluation of a formative remote objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) for second-year students in a four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) honours programme.
Chan, J., Humphrey-Murto, S., Pugh, D.M., Su, C., & Wood, T. (2014). The objective structured clinical examination: can physician-examiners participate from a distance? Medical Education, 48(4), 441-450.
Martin, R.D., Ngo, N., Silva, H., & Russell Coyle, W. (2020). An objective structured clinical examination to assess competency acquired during an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE). American Journal of Pharmaceatical Education, 84(4), 7625.
To assist students with working toward achieving the expected level of performance for each major competency area, all students and preceptors are provided a list of suggested activities. These suggested activities are an adaptation of the Core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) for New Pharmacy Graduates which are discrete, essential activities and tasks that all new pharmacy graduates must be able to perform without direct supervision upon entering practice or postgraduate training.
The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, the national organization accrediting professional degree programs in pharmacy and pharmacy continuing education providers.
The Board issues licenses to pharmacists and pharmacy interns. It also licenses pharmacies (both in Delaware and elsewhere), pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, medical gas dispensers and retail businesses that sell non-controlled prescription drugs for veterinary use.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency standards strongly encourage programs to offer opportunities to residents to gain experience in teaching.1 The post-graduate year two (PGY2) standards have an outcome (Outcome E1) requiring that participants demonstrate skills required to function in an academic setting.2 Several publications describe the effectiveness of teaching certificate programs offered by colleges of pharmacy.3-5 Post-graduate training programs that are at colleges of pharmacy typically provide opportunities to gain classroom experience and receive instruction on educational methods. Specific recommendations for Teaching and Learning Programs have been published and are included in this program.6
The purpose of the USC Master of Science in Healthcare Decision Analysis program is to prepare graduates for business careers in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, medical technology and health insurance industries. Below are a list of learning objectives:
The robots tower over humans, both in size and ability to deliver medications accurately. Housed in a tightly secured, sterile environment, the automated system prepares oral and injectable medicines, including toxic chemotherapy drugs. In addition to providing a safer environment for pharmacy employees, the automation also frees UCSF pharmacists and nurses to focus more of their expertise on direct patient care.
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