From the editors Why Pulses? 1 Jun 201724 Jul 2017 The editors at Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning recognize that traditional academic journals are not always the best venue for every scholarly article. Pulses was developed for faculty, residents,…
Perspectives A New Normal for the Pharmacy Post-Grad Interview Cycle? 22 Dec 202018 Dec 2020 By: Zach Jenkins, PharmD, BCPS; Jackie Boyle, PharmD, MS, MBA, BCACP, BCPS; Jesseca Keller, PharmD; Joseph Marchiano, PharmD A New Normal? COVID-19 has created an unpredictable environment that has impacted…
Perspectives Your Mindset Matters: How Making Failure Safe Can Lead to Success 15 Dec 202014 Dec 2020 By: Allison Kenneally, PharmD In my first advanced practice pharmacy experience (APPE), I participated in a book club on Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, PhD.…
Preliminary research Medical Cannabis: Are Pharmacy Students Prepared? 8 Dec 20206 Dec 2020 By: Jessica Dotson, PharmD/MBA Student Once overwhelmingly opposed by the majority of Americans, cannabis has since gained major popularity over the last decade. A 2019 Pew Research Center survey found…
Perspectives Are Faculty Wellness Programs Worth It? 1 Dec 20204 Dec 2020 By: Danielle Pagano, Student Pharmacist; Jaclyn Boyle, PharmD, MS, MBA, BCACP, BCPS; Kathrine Distel, PharmD The discussion surrounding burnout in pharmacy has been gaining increasing attention in recent years. Burnout is…
Perspectives Exams at Home: COVID-19 Required, Student Approved 24 Nov 202021 Nov 2020 By: Shelby Humpert, PharmD Candidate 2021; Ashley Castleberry, PharmD, MEd; Renee’ Acosta, RPh, MS The 2020 Spring semester will not be forgotten anytime soon. Most universities cancelled in-person classes in…
Perspectives A Pivotal Pandemic: Opportunities to Optimize Student Evaluations 17 Nov 202014 Nov 2020 By: Michael Behal, PharmD The Challenge at Hand Even after the COVID-19 pandemic resolves, anecdotal reports from colleagues and published opinions point to continuation of virtual and blended learning. COVID-19…
From the editors Taking the Reins in Describing the Impact of Educational Scholarship 12 Nov 20208 Nov 2020 By: Simon Albon, PhD; Janet Cooley, PharmD, BCACP; Kristin Janke PhD When proving the impact and value of our teaching and learning work, publications still seem to be the gold…
Perspectives Required opioid crisis continuing education – a must for pharmacists! 10 Nov 202027 Oct 2020 By: Erin Merico, Student Pharmacist and Kunal Amin, BSPS, PharmD A directive to protect public health! The opioid crisis continues to devastate America, and pharmacists have the ability to reduce…
From the editors Interprofessional Education (IPE) has Grown Up: What Adds to the Literature in 2020 and Beyond? 3 Nov 202027 Oct 2020 By: Lisa Meny, PharmD and Sue Stein, D.H.Ed., MS, BS Pharm, RPh This post is part of an Anniversary Series celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning…
Perspectives Can an APPE be delivered as a virtual experience? 29 Oct 202027 Oct 2020 By: Wesley Nuffer, PharmD; Eric Gilliam, PharmD; Megan Thompson, PharmD; Jennifer Trujillo, PharmD Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the world except for essential personnel. Student pharmacists were…