RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Using Continuing Professional Development to Create Meaningful Co-Curricular Learning Opportunities for all Student Pharmacists
JF American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
JO Am J Pharm Educ
FD American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
SP 6270
DO 10.5688/ajpe6270
VO 82
IS 4
A1 Vos, Susan S.
A1 Sabus, Ashley
A1 Seyfer, Jennifer
A1 Umlah, Laura
A1 Gross-Advani, Colleen
A1 Thompson-Oster, Jackie
YR 2018
UL http://www.ajpe.org/content/82/4/6270.abstract
AB Objective. To illustrate a method for integrating co-curricular activities, quantify co-curricular activities, and evaluate student perception of achievement of goals.Methods. Throughout a longitudinal course, students engaged in self-selected, co-curricular activities in three categories: professional service, leadership, and community engagement. Hours were documented online with minimum course requirements. Students reflected on experiences and assessed goal attainment. Assignments were reviewed by faculty and feedback was given to each student.Results. From 2010 to 2016, there were 29,341 co-curricular hours documented by 756 students. The most popular events were attending pharmacy organization meetings and participating in immunization clinics. More than half of the students agreed they were able to meet all of their professional goals (mix of career and course goals) while 70% indicated goals were challenging to meet.Conclusion. This method for integrating co-curricular activities using a continuing professional development model demonstrates a sustainable system for promoting professional development through experience and self-reflection.