Becoming more holistic: A literature review of nonacademic factors in the admissions process of colleges and schools of pharmacy and other health professions

Choi, Angie N.; Flowers, Schwanda K.; Heldenbrand, Seth

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2018.07.013

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“…Several studies have demonstrated a direct relationship between the implementation of a holistic review process and an increase in the number of BIPOC and overall diversity among admitted students in their respective healthcare programs. [17][18][19][20] Historically, PA programs have struggled with recruiting and admitting BIPOC individuals. 21 Utilizing the program mission or charge, vision, and goals is necessary to proceed with the development of a holistic-driven admissions process that will ultimately lead to a paradigm shift in the diversity of the PA profession.…”

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Fewer Words, More Action: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Environment Strategies/Solutions (CARES) Framework for Physician Assistant Education

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Barnett

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et al. 2021

J Physician Assist Educ

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Fewer Words, More Action: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Environment Strategies/Solutions (CARES) Framework for Physician Assistant Education

Frizell

Barnett

Ard

et al. 2021

J Physician Assist Educ

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“…Therefore, programs are exploring ways to accurately assess these constructs in applicants and in students as they progress through programs. [1][2][3][4][5] A situational judgment test (SJT) is an assessment technique that has gained popularity in health sciences schools over the past several years as a method to measure social and behavioral aspects of students. 6,7 An SJT is a written assessment tool where a case or scenario is presented and the test taker must rate the appropriateness of various responses to the scenario, written and validated by subject matter experts.…”

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The Relationship Between a Multiple Mini-interview and Situational Judgment Test for Admissions

Cox

Wolcott

Hahn

et al. 2023

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To explore the relationship between a multiple mini-interview (MMI) and situational judgment test (SJT) designed to evaluate non-academic constructs. Methods. A 30-question ranked-item SJT was developed to test three constructs also measured by MMIs during the School's admissions process. First-year pharmacy students were invited to complete the SJT, administered via Qualtrics, in Fall 2020. One hundred and four students took the SJT (82.5% response rate) with 97 (77% of possible participants) having MMI scores from the admissions process. Descriptive statistics (mean ± standard deviation), Concordance analysis, Spearman's correlation, Cronbach's alpha, and principal components analysis were used to explore the psychometric properties of the SJT and its relationship to MMI scores. Results. Seventy-four percent of students identified as female (n=72) and 11.3% identified with an underrepresented racial identity (n=11). The average age was 21.8±2.1 years. Students averaged 85.5%±3.1 (out of 100 points) on the SJT and 6.1±1.0 on the MMI (out of 10 points). Principal components analysis indicated that the SJT lacked construct validity and internal reliability. However, reliability of the entire SJT instrument provided support for using the total SJT score for analysis (α=63). Correlations between total SJT and MMI scores were weak (r p <0.29). Conclusion.Results of this study suggest that an SJT may not be a good replacement for the MMI to measure distinct constructs during the admissions process. However, the SJT may provide useful supplemental information during admissions or as part of formative feedback once students are enrolled in a program.

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“…Recruitment of students is a challenge faced by pharmacy schools worldwide, where many report a decline in the number of applicants over recent years. [1][2][3] For example, from Fall 2010-2017 there was a 35% reduction in applicants to Doctor of Pharmacy programs observed in the United States of America (USA). 3 Fewer applicants may mean decreased revenue, less diverse applicant pool, and reduction in the academic strength of students admitted.…”

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“…[1][2][3] For example, from Fall 2010-2017 there was a 35% reduction in applicants to Doctor of Pharmacy programs observed in the United States of America (USA). 3 Fewer applicants may mean decreased revenue, less diverse applicant pool, and reduction in the academic strength of students admitted. Pavuluri et al suggest that strategic approaches to addressing declining enrollment should be the priority of the academy moving forward.…”

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The The Visibility of Disabilities within Pharmacy Program Recruitment Material

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Background: Targeted recruitment of students with disabilities is a novel area in pharmacy education and may help to attract qualified students in light of decreasing applicant numbers. The aim of this study was to explore the visibility of disabilities within online recruitment material for pharmacy programs and to determine the location of targeted information available to prospective students with disabilities. Methods: The top 50 ranked programs offering a professional pharmacy degree under the Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS subject rankings were identified and included if recruitment material was published in English. Online recruitment material was reviewed for presence of persons with disabilities in photos, presence or description of persons with disabilities in videos, information specific to disabilities on the program website (e.g. technical standards), and information specific to disabilities on the university website (if not located on the program website). Results: A total of 41 international program websites met the inclusion criteria. No programs included pictures or videos featuring persons with disabilities. A total of 18 (44%) of programs had disability information on the program website and an additional 18 (44%) of programs included information on the university website. There were 5 (12%) of programs that did not include any information about disabilities on the program or university website. Conclusion: Recruitment material for pharmacy degree programs should be current, inclusive, and reflective of student populations eligible to be admitted. This study found a distinct underrepresentation of students with disabilities and information pertaining to disabilities within recruitment material for a sample of international pharmacy programs. Article Type: Original Research

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Becoming more holistic: A literature review of nonacademic factors in the admissions process of colleges and schools of pharmacy and other health professions

Cited by 8 publications

References 43 publications

Fewer Words, More Action: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Environment Strategies/Solutions (CARES) Framework for Physician Assistant Education

Fewer Words, More Action: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Environment Strategies/Solutions (CARES) Framework for Physician Assistant Education

The Relationship Between a Multiple Mini-interview and Situational Judgment Test for Admissions

The The Visibility of Disabilities within Pharmacy Program Recruitment Material

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