Qualitative evaluation of postdoctoral trainee and faculty advisor experiences within a research-intensive school of pharmacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postdoctoral trainees play a vital role in securing grant funding, building alliances, and mentoring graduate students under the guidance of a mentor who can help develop their intellectual independence. However, the experiences of postdoctoral trainees, particularly within health professions schools, is largely unexplored. The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of postdoctoral trainees and faculty advisors at a public four-year school of pharmacy and identify areas of opportunity to improve postdoctoral training.

Methods

Focus groups and interviews were conducted to elicit participants' experiences, perceptions, and suggestions for improvement. Stakeholder groups included postdoctoral trainees and faculty who serve as postdoctoral advisors.

SUBMITTER: McLaughlin JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9509594 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature