Promoting postgraduate programs in a residency forum

Effect of a seminar on pharmacy student attitudes toward residency training

“…Our seminar was mandatory; previous studies have shown positive effects of voluntary participation in residency information programs. 7,8,10 In our study, more P1 students than any other class changed their opinion in both positive and negative directions; this is understandable, since these students are still very early in their professional program and have yet to make career plans.…”

“…Other studies have shown that students want more information on residency training to be provided earlier in their pharmacy curriculum. [6][7][8] McCollum and Hansen 4 called for continued research to identify the factors that motivate students to complete a residency and the barriers that keep students from seeking residency training.…”

Effect of faculty-mediated interventions on pharmacy students’ pursuit of postgraduate training

“…Several studies have indicated the need to promote PGT early in the pharmacy curriculum. 11,13 In addition to early introduction, the value of PGT should be discussed repeatedly throughout the curriculum.…”

Program for guiding pharmacy students through residency selection

“…[3][4][5] These programs included a single seminar session 5 and a series of five modules designed to promote residencies and assist in the application process. 3,4 Authors involved in such programs have advocated the development of NOTES xxxx NOTE Residency selection residency seminars in other institutions.…”