Clinical Pharmacy Forum
Monday, November 13, 2023
01:00 PM–02:30 PM
Abstract
Service or Program: Challenges to student research success during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) include unfamiliarity with research processes, time to learn EHR systems, IRB delays, and more, all resulting in delays accomplishing meaningful research projects. Based on the results of a SWOT analysis and literature search, a flipped research model was implemented within a six-month Longitudinal APPE (LAPPE) program to alleviate research challenges with a goal of student success in research completion.
Justification/Documentation: A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis of the traditional research model was conducted within a LAPPE program to identify possible improvements for the research component. Additionally, a literature search was completed to identify other research formats. Based on these results, a comprehensive flipped research timeline and structure was developed for the LAPPE. To date, one pair of LAPPE students completed the flipped model. This allowed for a completed project and poster prior to ASHP Midyear with manuscript completion at the end of the APPE year. Additionally, an IRB-approved project has been initiated for the incoming LAPPE students. The flipped model allowed students to develop research skills and enhance residency preparedness.
Adaptability: The flipped research model is unknown in the context of student research as all present examples are within residency programs. Implementing a flipped model with our comprehensive timeline and checklist has high potential for other LAPPE programs given the tighter time restraints and other challenges to research as compared with residency programs.
Significance: The flipped research model represents a novel method of introducing LAPPE students to high caliber research. The flipped LAPPE research model favors a streamlined IRB approval process in addition to the opportunity to complete data collection early when students have more time. This model has positioned students to achieve numerous goals including residency-readiness, poster presentation, manuscript publication, and to be co-authors on a subsequent project.
Presenting Author
Bryn Lindley PharmDUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
Authors
Meredith Howard PharmD
University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy
Aicha Fokar PharmD
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Brittany P. Torres PharmD
University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
Fay Vanatta PharmD
Medical City Fort Worth
Jessica Schillig PharmD
Medical City Fort Worth