Motivators and Barriers for Pursuing Postgraduate Programs in Pharmacy Practice Among Pharmacy Interns in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Postgraduate programs (PGPs) in pharmacy practice have gained significant importance in recent years, reflecting the evolving roles and expanding responsibilities of pharmacists globally. Understanding the factors that influence the decision to pursue such programs is essential for workforce development and educational planning. This study aimed to assess the motivations and barriers influencing pharmacy interns in Saudi Arabia to pursue PGPs in pharmacy practice. This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2019 to March 2020 and utilized a validated questionnaire distributed electronically to pharmacy interns (sixth-year pharmacy students) across 3 major pharmacy schools in Saudi Arabia. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests, with

SUBMITTER: Alhammad AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334812 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature