Evaluation of a teaching and learning curriculum for preceptors and residents

Abstract

Introduction: The role of the pharmacist as a clinician educator requires a developed skill set and dedication as a life-long learner. The Clinician Educators Program (CEP) at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale in Glendale, Arizona is a 12-month longitudinal teaching and learning curriculum designed to meet this need. It includes a postgraduate education track for residents and residency preceptors and an experiential education track for university-affiliated preceptors. The program consists of 26 live seminar hours delivered over four full-day sessions, two mentored teaching experiences, and creation of a philosophy of teaching statement and electronic teaching portfolio. Objectives: The objectives of this research are to determine if the CEP enhanced the self-perceived skills and confidence of residents and preceptors as clinician educators, and if participants and residency program directors valued the program components. Methods: All participants enrolled in the CEP from 2015-2018 and affiliated residency program directors were invited to complete an anonymous online survey. The survey asked a series of questions designed to measure the value of program components as well as the skills and confidence gained through program completion. Results: The survey response rate was 42% (132/317). The number of participants who agreed or strongly agreed that they had proficient skills as a clinician educator (45% before vs 99% after; P