Implementing and assessing an elective learning experience in medical missions for PGY-1 pharmacy residents

ObjectiveTo implement and assess an elective learning experience in medical missions for postgraduate year one (PGY-1) pharmacy residents at the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy.MethodsOut of a total of six PGY-1 pharmacy residents who pursued the elective medical mission trip learning experience, five completed a survey evaluating the perceived value in spiritual and professional development, the benefit to the population served, as well as the benefit to the resident as a part of the learning experience.ResultsAll participants reported high levels of satisfaction with their mission experience.ConclusionPGY-1 pharmacy residents were very satisfied with the elective learning experience in medical missions. We encourage residency directors and preceptors to incorporate such an elective into their programs.