Pharmacy students' perspectives on a PharmD/MPH dual degree program at a large metropolitan school of pharmacy.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
To determine doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' perceptions of a PharmD and master of public health (MPH) dual degree program.Methods
A seven-item survey instrument was developed and distributed to students at a large metropolitan school of pharmacy during scheduled class time in April 2012.Results
Among the 611 students enrolled in the PharmD program, 447 (73%) responded. Of those who responded, 72.3% were either "very likely" or "likely" to consider enrolling in such a PharmD/MPH dual degree program, and 77.4% believed that it would be attractive to future students. The most commonly identified potential limitations to pursuing the dual degree were time commitment (19.9%), increased workload and stress (11.2%), and tuition cost (10.3%). The most notable advantages documented were increased job opportunities for public health-related pharmacy positions (26.9%), increased ability to serve patients and the community (13.4%), and increased marketability for future jobs (8.7%).Conclusions
PharmD student participants demonstrated overall positive attitudes and interest towards a PharmD/MPH dual degree program.
SUBMITTER: Holtzman CW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3955862 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Pharmacy students' perspectives on a PharmD/MPH dual degree program at a large metropolitan school of pharmacy.
Holtzman Carol W CW Sifontis Nicole M NM
Pharmacy practice 20140101 1
<h4>Objective</h4>To determine doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' perceptions of a PharmD and master of public health (MPH) dual degree program.<h4>Methods</h4>A seven-item survey instrument was developed and distributed to students at a large metropolitan school of pharmacy during scheduled class time in April 2012.<h4>Results</h4>Among the 611 students enrolled in the PharmD program, 447 (73%) responded. Of those who responded, 72.3% were either "very likely" or "likely" to consider enrolli ...[more]
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