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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)
Student Membership on School and College Committees
Description of activity
Most standing committees within schools and colleges exist to prepare
future health care professionals. Students should be included as members
of committees, except where a definite conflict of interest exists
(e.g., academic performance committee that reviews the grades and
determines academic progression for students)
Rationale
As future professionals, students should be involved with the decision
making process that impacts their educational experience. Also, this
type of involvement facilitates positive relationships between faculty
and students.
Areas of professionalism addressed
Accountability and as sense of duty are important aspects of developing
professionalism.
Special issues involving
planning/promotion/implementation
The commitment to involve students on school or college committees must
be supported by faculty and administrators. The process of selection and
appointment will depend on the type of committee. An area for
significant student input is the curriculum committee. Participation in
curricular planning and assessment provides students with the knowledge
of designing and maintaining a professional curriculum. Students on the
admissions committee can assist in interviewing and determining the
personal qualities of prospective students. Students on tenure and
promotions committee can serve as a quality assurance measure concerning
the teaching effectiveness of faculty being considered for promotion and
tenure.
Examples of programs and resources
- University of Mississippi: Pharmacy Student-Faculty Relations
Committee
- Virginia Commonwealth University
2004 AACP School Poster:
“Inculcation of Professionalism: The Nevada College of Pharmacy
Experience.”
Amy H Schwartz, Renee Coffman, Thomas H Wiser, Michael DeYoung, Thomas
Metzger, Nevada College of Pharmacy
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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