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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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PROFESSIONAL YEARS 01, 02, 03
(Didactic)
Cultivating Student and Faculty Relationships
Description of activity
A mutual respect between students and faculty can be established through
structured activities within and outside the instruction setting.
Several examples of interactions within the instructional setting
include the development of a formal mentoring program and the ability of
students to have access to faculty through appointments or established
office hours. An example of an interaction outside the instructional
setting includes faculty participation in extracurricular activities
sponsored by student organizations such as picnics and other social
events.
Rationale
Students and faculty must establish a professional relationship built
upon mutual respect. Activities to enhance this relationship are
important for faculty to model professionalism and for students to rely
on faculty as mentors.
Areas of professionalism addressed
When faculty serve as professional role models and there is mutual
respect between faculty members and students, all components of
professionalism can be realized. However, accountability and respect
will likely serve as the primary components through positive relations
between students and faculty.
Special issues involving planning / promotion /
implementation
Creating opportunities for positive interactions between faculty and
students requires a major commitment from students and faculty.
Guidelines for developing and maintaining a formal mentoring program
should be established. The time commitments of both groups are demanding
and usually there is a reluctance to encroach on personal time,
especially for participation in extracurricular or social events.
Faculty must recognize the importance of participating in student events
to establish a trusting relationship with students. Students must take
the initiative to invite faculty to participate in their events and
social activities. Often, faculty advisors to student organizations can
serve as a liaison with other faculty, informing them about events and
actively encouraging their participation.
Examples of programs and resources
2004 AACP School Poster:
Professionalism in Pharmacy Education: The University of Southern
California School of Pharmacy.
Kathleen H. Besinque, University of Southern California.
Honor System
Dress Code
Course Content and Structure
Classroom Demeanor
Student Membership on School and College
Committees
Professional Demeanor: Faculty, Teaching Assistants,
Preceptor, Staff & Administrators
Ethics Course Offerings
Leadership and Political Advocacy Course
Offering
Recognition and Awards
Cultivating Student and Faculty
Relationships
Professional Pharmacy Organizations
Student Leadership Council
Community Service Requirements (Service
Learning)
Pinning/Professional Commitment Ceremony (End of
P3)
Faculty Retreat
Student Professionalism Assessment
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