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Pharmacy Professionalism Toolkit for Students and
Faculty
Provided by the APhA-ASP/AACP Committee on Student Professionalism
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NEW STUDENTS
Issues for 0 – 6 Programs (if relevant)
Description of activity
Some pharmacy colleges or schools admit students into their professional
programs directly from high school into a “0-6” or early
assurance program. These programs have special issues that need to be
considered given the fact that these students are at a different
maturity level and have limited life experiences. Thus, orientation and
first semester activities must be modified to deal with these specific
needs.
Rationale
Faculty and students who are working with professionalism issues need to
recognize that students respond to situations differently based on their
level of experience and maturity. It is important for messages to be
framed based on these factors.
Areas of professionalism addressed
Discussions regarding all areas of professionalism should be adjusted
accordingly.
Special issues involving planning / promotion /
implementation
It would be easy to stereotype students entering 0-6 programs in a
certain way, so planners must spend time getting to know their audience
and their own unique needs. These students may have certain tendencies,
but planners should never try to predict behavior.
Examples of programs and resources
- St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Checklist of planning steps
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determine unique attributes of 0-6 programs related to
professionalism |
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conduct a needs assessment by surveying incoming students, current
students and faculty |
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collect background information on entering students |
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identify areas to be addressed |
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develop strategies to address these key areas |
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monitor the success of this approach and intervene when needed |
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evaluate strategies following their implementation and make
revisions as needed |
Student Orientation
Professionalism Orientation Booklet
Peer Mentoring Programs
Introduction to Student Pharmacy
Organizations
White Coat Ceremonies
Public Affirmation of Professionalism
Service Projects in Community
Charity Fundraisers
Outside Speakers to Reinforce Messages
Introductory Pharmacy Courses
Student Portfolio Process
Integration into Residence Life Programs
Issues for 0-6 Programs
Issues for Distance Learning Programs
Issues for Religious-Affiliated Programs
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