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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
Student Portfolio Process
Description of activity
Some schools have required new students to maintain a personal portfolio
of matters and situations involving professional issues, among other
things. This approach allows students to reflect on their own
professional development and experiences. Students are typically asked
to write about their personal feelings and thoughts about these issues.
Colleges and schools may ask students to turn in their portfolios; some
collect these portfolios anonymously, while others do not collect them
using the honor system to ensure that students complete the
assignment.
Rationale
Providing an opportunity for students to reflect on key issues appears
to be an effective personal growth activity based on past experience.
This process allows students the time to think about key issues rather
than just plowing through the material.
Areas of professionalism addressed
This activity relates to all areas of professionalism. It provides an
opportunity for students to write about personal growth experiences in a
variety of settings, including the classroom, social activities, or work
environments.
Special issues involving planning / promotion /
implementation
Faculty must determine the level of confidentiality maintained during
these experiences. Faculty may feel that they do not need to read these
portfolios, while others might feel that it is beneficial to learn about
student perceptions about certain issues.
Examples of programs and resources
Also see Portfolio activities under “New
Students” and “Extracurricular Activities”.
2004 AACP School Poster:
“A Multi-faceted Approach to Enhancing Professionalism of Pharmacy
Students.”
Caroline Zeind, Michelle M. Kalis, Joseph M. Calomo, Martin Zdanowicz,
Mehdi Boroujerdi, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences-Boston.
References
Chesnut RJ. Personal SOAP notes: Use of a health professions tool for
pharmacy students. Am. J. Pharm. Educ. 1999;63: 83S.
Medical Professionalism Project. Medical professionalism in the new
millennium: A physician charter. Ann Intern Med.
2002;136:243-246.
Checklist of planning steps
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determine purpose of portfolios and faculty expectations |
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planning should begin 3 months ahead of time |
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determine procedures and processes to be used |
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draft an example for students if desired |
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create material for students informing them of process |
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meet with students to discuss procedures and expectations |
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if desired, have students turn in draft portfolio for review before
final draft submission |
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assess final submissions |
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evaluate success of this process by surveying faculty and students
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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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