کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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353121 | 618769 | 2014 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
BackgroundMentoring is common in academic and training settings; however, graduate students are not typically utilized to increase student pharmacists’ interest in post-graduate education. Formal mentoring programs can be beneficial for both mentors and mentees, but starting such a program can be difficult without some guidance to avoid potential pitfalls.MethodsThis article describes the lessons learned from implementing and sustaining a graduate student-led mentoring program established at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy.ResultsA summary that includes strengths and roadblocks of such a program associated with recruitment, matching, and engagement/retention is presented. Program implementation is outlined and a reflection on program results and lessons learned is discussed.DiscussionA graduate student-led mentoring program is beneficial for both student pharmacists and graduate students. Implementation of a similar program may be facilitated through incorporation of faculty involvement, large group meetings, or integration into an elective course.
Journal: Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning - Volume 6, Issue 6, November–December 2014, Pages 864–870