Scientific Poster Session II - Original Research

Original Research
  Sunday, October 13, 2024
  12:45 PM–02:15 PM

Abstract

Introduction: Schools of pharmacy have implemented numerous strategies to improve student readiness for postgraduate training and increase match success rates. The residency pathway at Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (CUWSOP) focuses on developing project management skills and requires professional development activities.

Research Question or Hypothesis: What experiences/activities are perceived as most helpful for PGY1 preparation by P4 students compared to post-PGY1 residents?

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study

Methods: All CUWSOP P4 students who participated in the 2024 residency match and all former CUWSOP students completing a PGY1 residency in 2023-2024 were sent an electronic survey regarding their perceptions of the value of certain activities and experiences in their ability to successfully obtain and complete a PGY1 residency, respectively.

Results: The P4 student survey was completed by 46 (88.5 %) and the post-PGY1 survey was completed by 20 (87.0 %) students. Five P4 and 9 PGY1 respondents completed the residency pathway. Both P4 and PGY1 residents identified working as a pharmacy intern (P4 & PGY1 = 100%), APPEs (P4 & PGY1 = 100%), and completing/presenting a project as a student (P4=100%, PGY1=83.3%) as the experiences/activities being the most helpful in obtaining and being successful as a PGY1 resident. 100% of P4 students also identified leadership in student organizations as very helpful compared with only 50% of PGY1 graduates. The residency pathway components viewed most valuable by P4 students included CV review by pathway faculty (n=5, 100%), letter of intent review (n=5, 100%) and mock interviews (n=5, 100%). PGY1 graduates identified mock interviews (n=5, 83.3%) as the most valuable component followed by the residency prep information session (n=4, 66.7%), professional organization participation (n=4, 66.7%), pathway faculty advising (n=4, 66.7%), elective IPPEs (n=4, 66.7%), and the longitudinal project (n=4, 66.7%).

Conclusion: P4 students and PGY1 residents find similar experiences and activities valuable in helping them to obtain and be successful in residency.

Presenting Author

Sarah Peppard PharmD

Authors

Hazel Mogen PharmD
Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy