INNOVATIONS in pharmacy

Perceived Impact of a Longitudinal Leadership Program for All Pharmacy Students

Jane R. Mort

Joe D. Strain

David L. Helgeland

Teresa M. Seefeldt

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/iip.v5i3.349

Keywords: leadership, longitudinal, pharmacy students, curriculum

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Abstract

Objective: To describe a longitudinal leadership program involving all students and report the perceived impact.

Design: The program included a first year Leadership Interview, a third year Report of Leadership, and a fourth year Professional Business Meeting Attendance. Activities involved guided reflection.

Assessment: Students (n=138) indicated the activities helped them recognize the importance of leadership and their leadership potential (e.g., 72.5% and 62.3% of students due to meeting attendance, respectively). Students participated in leadership activities that they would not have pursued otherwise, either in response to the activity (27.7% due to interview) or as a requirement of the activity (51.1% for leadership report). Students reported developing specific leadership skills through the activities. Most students planned to be involved in a district/regional (72.5%), state (84.1%), and national (51.4%) meeting in the five years following graduation.

Conclusion: Students reported a positive impact on leadership perceptions and participation. The report is a preliminary step in the development and assessment of a longitudinal curricular initiative involving all pharmacy students.

 

Type: Case Study