INNOVATIONS in pharmacy

Factors Influencing Students’ Preferences to Pursue International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Trisha Seys Ranola

University of Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy

Amanda Margolis

University of Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy

Connie Kraus

University of Wisconsin, Madison

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/iip.v9i1.959

Keywords: international, experiential education, advanced pharmacy, practice, experience

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Abstract

The Problem: To improve the quality of the international APPE program and facilitate growth, a questionnaire was developed to identify perceived barriers for selection of and ways to increase interest in international APPEs.
Survey Design: A questionnaire was administered to two consecutive third-year classes to gauge interest, perceived barriers and possible facilitators for engagement in international APPEs.
Key Findings:  Cost and need to travel independently were most frequently identified as barriers to participating in international APPEs.  Suggestions to increase participation in international APPEs include: schools of pharmacy actively developing funding support, pairing students for international APPEs, and earlier targeted marketing.

Disclosures: None

Type: Note