Assessment of factors that influence pharmacy residency applicant selection of a specific postgraduate year one (PGY1) program

Autor: Asima N. Ali, Darin C. Ramsey, Deanna S. Kania, Christina A. White
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 7:794-803
ISSN: 1877-1297
DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2015.08.021
Popis: Background There is limited recent evidence evaluating factors that influence pharmacy residency applicant selection of a specific PGY1 program. Numerous PGY1 residency programs remain unmatched and although it is now easier to obtain a candidate, programs still aim to attract the best candidates and therefore are interested in the candidates’ desires and needs. Objectives The objective of this study is to assess factors that influence residency applicant selection of a specific PGY1 pharmacy program. Methods This is a prospective, survey-based study in which pharmacy students in their last professional year, current PGY1 pharmacy residents, and unmatched PGY1 candidates were evaluated. Electronic surveys were utilized and contained questions about basic respondent demographic information and about the rating and ranking of factors in relation to their influence in the decision-making process. Results A total of 386 pharmacy students, 411 current PGY1 residents, and 303 unmatched PGY1 candidate responses were analyzed. The majority of respondents in all three groups were females in their mid-twenties. Factors that received the highest mean importance scores within each group were positive interactions with the program, current resident satisfaction, scope of patient care services provided, ASHP accreditation status, and geographic location. The factor that received the lowest mean importance score within each respondent group was the availability of off-site rotations. Conclusion Residency programs, particularly new and unmatched programs, should consider strategies to promote positive interactions, improve current resident satisfaction and program reputation, as well as focus on improving the scope of on-site clinical services.
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