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Silverthorne, Jennifer; Price, Gareth; Hanning, Lyn; Scanlan, Justine; Ja, Cantrill

doi:10.1080/15602210310001623124

Cited by 15 publications

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“…At the time of completing this questionnaire, in the spring of 2005, the cohort were third-year students, and we hypothesized that as students have to choose where to do their preregistration training around this time, decisions about future careers would also be taking place. 26 Early Choices data analysed for this paper relate to: experience of pharmacy before starting university (with six possible responses, including none, work experience and a relative who is a pharmacist, which respondents were asked to select all that applied); and intended career choice before starting university, which had nine response categories, including each of the main sectors of the profession (hospital, community, primary care, industry, academia) as well as options such as no clear idea, and work outside pharmacy.…”

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confidence: 99%

Career Intentions of Pharmacy Students

Willis¹,

Hassell²,

Noyce³

2008

J Health Serv Res Policy

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A sizeable proportion of pharmacy students do not intend entering the profession for which they have trained, a proportion which is much larger than estimated by other studies. This has significant implications for workforce planning. Existing gender and ethnic segregation in the profession may have occurred as a result of personal choice rather than being a function of constraints operating within the pharmacy labour market.

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Career Intentions of Pharmacy Students

Willis¹,

Hassell²,

Noyce³

2008

J Health Serv Res Policy

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“…A considerable percent (6.6%) of students were not decided what to do after graduation despite the fact that they have only a few months to graduate, this may be because they consider this decision as the main determinant of their future career and they feel that it cannot be taken that easily. This issue can be seen in several studies, one of them was done in the United Kingdom in which there were a high percentage of students (43%) who have not reached their final decision about their future career despite the fact that they were in their third year of the 4-year MPharm degree course 18 .…”

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Intentions and Perceptions of Iraqi Pharmacy Students Toward Postgraduate Education

Ahmed¹,

Kadhim²,

Ali³

2018

Int. Res. J. Pharm.

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Background: An evolving need for highly qualified pharmacists is encountered recently in pharmacy practice; as a result, an increasing number of pharmacists considered a postgraduate study to improve their careers. Objectives: to identify the pharmacy students' intentions and perceptions toward postgraduate study and the factors influencing their decision. Methods: A questionnaire was answered by final year pharmacy students' in the College of Pharmacy/ University of Baghdad. Numbers and percent used to measure the frequency of responses and a 5-point Likert scale were used to assess factors influencing students' preferences. Results: out of 182 students, about 84.1% intended to join the residency program in Iraq, a small percentage wanted to pursue postgraduate study directly post-graduation (4.95% in Iraq vs. 2.75% abroad). After the residency program, most students intended to pursue postgraduate studies in Iraq (62.1%) vs. (9.9%) abroad; a considerable percent (28%) decided not to pursue further study. Funding was mostly influencing students' intentions to study. University grades were a determinant in choosing higher education over residency program. The 3 most preferable areas of specialization were clinical pharmacy, pharmacology and quality control of drugs, in order to get a better job opportunity. Conclusions: pharmacy students had the intentions to pursue postgraduate studies in Iraq but after completing their residency program. Getting married is the main obstacle against studying abroad. Unaffordable cost was the most influencing factor against studying directly after graduation. The most effective motive for pursuing postgraduate study was to get better job opportunities.

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“…Designed to impart knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for safe and effective patient care, the pharmacy curriculum holds immense significance (Rosenthal et al, 2010). In a dynamic healthcare landscape, it is paramount to continually gauge students' perceptions of the curriculum and their inclinations towards a career in pharmacy (Musa et al, 2021;Sajjad et al, 2021;Silverthorne et al, 2003).…”

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“…Therefore, the aim of this study is to deepen our understanding of final-year students' evolving career aspirations in pharmacy, aligning with the dynamic landscape of the field (Musa et al, 2021;Sajjad et al, 2021;Silverthorne et al, 2003). By specifically focusing on students in their final semester, who have completed their studies at the diploma level and are poised to join the workforce upon graduation, we aim to explore the 'how' and 'why' their interests in pursuing pharmacy careers may have transformed over the course of their education.…”

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Pathway to success: exploring students’ perspectives on career aspirations in pharmacy

Mohd Izani,

Mohd Nadzri,

Suraya

et al. 2024

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Embarking on a career in pharmacy is a dynamic and engaging journey, making it imperative to delve deeper into students' viewpoints. This study holds paramount significance as it seeks to unravel the students' perspectives on choosing pharmacy as a career. Understanding these viewpoints becomes pivotal for academic institutions, guiding them to navigate and align seamlessly with the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy careers. The objectives of this study include to explore students’ attitudes towards pharmacy as their future career aspiration and to determining the relation between students’ academic performance and their attitudes towards pharmacy as their future career aspiration. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected through Google Forms from ninety Diploma in Pharmacy students of Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Bertam. Employing a convenient sampling, data tabulation and statistical analysis were executed using SPSS. Results from this study indicate that pharmacy students generally express a high level of pride (88.9%) in their field of study and a strong commitment (88.9%) to the values of the pharmacy profession. Additionally, a significant portion sees being a pharmacist as an integral part of their identity (74.5%). A majority agreed that pharmacy is an ideal lifelong career (76.7%) and expressed contentment with their choice to study pharmacy (68.9%). While a notable percentage would still choose pharmacy if given the chance again (53.4%), there is a consensus (81.1%) that a career in pharmacy is desirable. Importantly, the overall score of 4.07 suggests a general agreement with the positive statements about studying pharmacy. In conclusion, this study illuminates the positive inclinations and affirmations that students hold regarding pharmacy as a career choice. The findings not only contribute valuable insights into the attitudes and perspectives of pharmacy students but also underscore a predominantly optimistic outlook on their chosen profession.

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Cited by 15 publications

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Career Intentions of Pharmacy Students

Career Intentions of Pharmacy Students

Intentions and Perceptions of Iraqi Pharmacy Students Toward Postgraduate Education

Pathway to success: exploring students’ perspectives on career aspirations in pharmacy

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