A Global Health Elective Course in a PharmD Curriculum |
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Authors: | Joyce Addo-Atuah Arjun Dutta Craig Kovera |
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Affiliation: | aTouro College of Pharmacy, New York, New York;bCollege of Pharmacy, Marshall B. Ketchum University, Fullerton, California;cJanssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, New Jersey;*Affiliations during the study period: Touro College of Pharmacy |
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Abstract: | Objective. To describe the design, development, and the first 4 implementations of a Global Health elective course intended to prepare pharmacy students pursue global health careers and to evaluate student perceptions of the instructional techniques used and of skills developed during the course.Design. Following the blended curriculum model used at Touro College of Pharmacy, the Global Health course combined team-based learning (TBL) sessions in class, out-of-class team projects, and online self-directed learning with classroom teaching and discussion sessions.Assessment. Student performance was assessed with TBL sessions, team projects, and class presentations, online quizzes, and final examinations. A precourse and postcourse survey showed improvement in global health knowledge and attitudes, and in the perception of pharmacists’ role and career opportunities in global health. Significant improvement in skills applicable to global health work was reported and students rated highly the instructional techniques, value, and relevance of the course.Conclusion. The Global Health elective course is on track to achieve its intended goal of equipping pharmacy students with the requisite knowledge and applicable skills to pursue global health careers and opportunities. After taking this course, students have gone on to pursue global field experiences. |
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Keywords: | Global health global health course global health education team-based learning pharmacy education elective course |
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