Clinical Pharmacy Forum
Sunday, October 13, 2024
12:45 PM–02:15 PM
Abstract
Service or Program: The Pharmacy Research Traineeship (PRT) is an 18-month program for pharmacists committed to incorporating research into their careers. PRT guides trainees through the completion of a retrospective study from ideation to publication. Each trainee is expected to submit an abstract for conference presentation and a manuscript for publication.
Justification/Documentation: Many pharmacists participate in research however, there remains limited methods to advance and develop their research skills. PRT fills a gap in what is offered for pharmacy research professional development within the institution. It addresses identified barriers to completing research including lack of dedicated time for research, research educational resources, and availability of research mentorship. A total of 80 hours of dedicated research time is awarded to each trainee over the course of the program. Trainees participate in bi-monthly research topic discussions allowing for direct application of skills to their concurrent research project. Mentorship is provided to each trainee by the program faculty.
Adaptability: PRT faculty is comprised of seven pharmacy department researchers who share their expertise through topic discussions and mentorship. Bi-monthly 90-minute sessions are led by a faculty member and all trainees are expected to attend regularly. Sessions are offered virtually and are recorded to enable asynchronous learning and use of content for future program cycles. To ensure sustainability and continuous improvement of the PRT model feedback from trainees, faculty, leadership, and external peers is elicited.
Significance: PRT has the potential to provide a best practice model for pharmacy research education. PRT promotes the advancement of pharmacist researchers by providing them the skills necessary to complete research. Upon completion trainees are well equipped to engage in research that impacts evidence-based practice, patient outcomes, quality of patient-centered pharmacy practice and pharmacoeconomics. This high impact research can then be disseminated in local and national forums.
Presenting Author
Chanda Mullen PhDCleveland Clinic Akron General
Authors
Amanda Hansen PharmD, MHA, FACHE, FASHP, CPC
Cleveland Clinic
Gretchen Sacha PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM
Cleveland Clinic