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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
Professionalism Orientation Booklet
Description of activity
Prepare a compilation of short stories, articles, and essays that
emphasize the importance of professionalism and distribute the bound
materials to all first-year student pharmacists upon matriculation or
during the summer prior to their entry into the program. Discuss the
contents of the booklet in small groups with faculty facilitation during
orientation sessions when the students arrive on campus.
In addition or in lieu of a professionalism orientation booklet, some
schools have developed a journal club that develops a list of
recommended readings on professionalism and ethics abput a monthly or
periodic basis.
Rationale
The professionalism orientation booklet gives students a tangible and
accessible resource to learn the value of professionalism on campus and
within a patient care environment.
Areas of professionalism addressed
This activity relates to all areas of professionalism.
Examples of programs and resources
- The National Boards of Medical Examiners: The Behaviors of
Professionalism
- University of Mississippi – Coordinator for Student
Professional Development
2004 AACP School Poster:
“Enhancing Professionalism by Engaging Pharmacy Students Early in
their Education Experience.”
Gary W. Bumgarner, Alan R. Spies, C. Scott Asbill, Valerie T. Prince,
Samford University.
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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