Perceived Value of a Pharmacy Resident Teaching Certificate Program

Objective

To determine the value of completing a pharmacy resident teaching certificate program on graduates'' current positions of employment.

Design

Annually from 2003 to 2007, program graduates of the Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (IPTeC) program were invited to take a 13-question Web-based survey 1 year after completing the program.

Assessment

Fifty-three of the 62 graduates (85%) surveyed responded. Almost half of the respondents strongly agreed or agreed that having completed the IPTeC program helped them obtain their current position. More than 90% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the seminar participation and teaching experience from the IPTeC program helped them in their current position. About 80% of respondents would recommend the program to others.

Conclusion

Completing a pharmacy resident teaching certificate program helped some graduates obtain and excel in their current position.