Requirements of research projects intended to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of new or modified health-care-delivery arrangements are discussed. Included in the discussion are the peculiarities of evaluation research, issues that arise in the implementation of health-related programs and their evaluation, and the dissemination process. (JMD)

Issues addressed by this committee of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy include: communication problems; admissions; entry-level, differential, and doctoral-level competence; curriculum components for competence attainment (externships/clerkships); and post-baccalaureate study on an extended basis. Definitions and the report of a…

Presented are the AACP Task Force recommendations on general education requirements for pharmacy students that must be met for an institution to receive favorable accreditation. The recommendations concern science courses as liberal education content, keys for determining whether a course falls within the liberal education component, course level,…

The Task Force's review of the current "Guidelines" and "Standards," used for the evaluation of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs, states that they are inadequate to assure quality programs, and urges the development of criteria that can be used to determine a minimally acceptable program. (JMD)

A study hypothesized that education contributes to the development of expectations and aspirations that may not be realized in pharmacy practice and that anxiety, depression, and job dissatisfaction would result from elevated expectations. The educational process and interaction between educational emphases and practice environment did not prove…

A study sought to identify student characteristics which account for academic achievement in clinical pharmacy courses. Preclinical grade point average was the best predictor. Subscales of the California Personality Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, work experience, sex, and age were the other predictor variables. (SW)

A pharmacy evaluation instrument was constructed to differentiate the population of pharmacy instructors on several student-rated characteristics. The methodology was designed to assess the stability of the factor structure over time. The relative "efficiency" of the pharmacy instrument was compared to a campus-wide faculty evaluation instrument.…

At Texas Southern University's School of Pharmacy, criteria were established for evaluating applicants and determining a relative weighting scheme. Objectivity and reliability of decisions were increased. Criteria included college GPA, GPA for science courses, race, Texas residency, letters of recommendation, PCAT scores, and ACT or SAT scores.…

After 1 year in the Auburn University School of Pharmacy, 77 students were analyzed to determine: what variables may reliably predict academic success, with success being defined as grade point average; what effect the PCAT has on predicting academic success; and whether a quantitative formula should be used to calculate probable success. (SW)

As part of a feasibility study, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science sent questionnaires to baccalaureate graduates to determine their interests in obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, how many hours of instruction they would be willing to undertake, and interest in a full-time clinical experience. (SW)

A clinical testing technique involving a latent image transfer process requires the pharmacy student to integrate material from a patient profile and answer interlocking multiple-choice questions. The technique is self-correcting and provides immediate feedback. The cost, preparation, format, problems, illustrations, and a sample question are…

Pharmacy students' attitudes toward drug abuse was compared with those of students with different majors. Scores were compared with professional practitioners in other studies using the Measurement of Attitudes Toward Drugs scale. Changes in attitudes as students proceed through their pharmacy curricula were also investigated. (SW)

Special screening and education courses in hypertension, diabetes, venereal disease, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation were added as electives at the Auburn University School of Pharmacy. Applied learning experiences for students and services to the community are achieved. Course goals and content and behavioral objectives in each area are…

An interdisciplinary course on gerontology has been developed and offered as an elective at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Instruction is provided in the physical, psychological, and social influences with ambulatory and institutionalized geriatrics patients. A course outline and course objectives are included. (SW)

At Northeast Louisiana University, a drug literature evaluation course is taught to undergraduate pharmacy students. The class format, course objectives, literature sources studied, and instructor and course evaluation questionnaires are presented. (SW)