Defines the various forms of scholarship espoused by Ernest Boyer and the Commission to Implement Change in Pharmaceutical Education, and provides a historical perspective of postsecondary education and how it has influenced current thinking regarding promotion and tenure decisions. Provides recommendations to promote cultural change to recognize…

A rationale for defining "clinical pharmaceutical scientist" is developed along with an outline of the aims and purposes of a training program for him. Postdoctoral (PharmD) fellowships are described as the most effective training method. (LBH)

In addition to providing a larger number of investigators who can solve current problems, developing and supporting a clinical scientist training program can provide better clinicians. Specific academic and technological courses are cited along with mentor roles and time factors involved in training clinical scientists. (Author/LBH)

One medical school faculty's views of training requirements for the PharmD degree include (1) strong support of a two-degree system with a minimum two-year doctoral program, and training in research and physical assessment, and (2) rejection of proposed methods to facilitate practicing pharmacists' acquisition of the degree and training sites…

In determining how to allocate resources, focus must be placed on the tradeoffs between utilization of already-established courses within a college of pharmacy (or the university) and the design of a totally new group of courses for the training of clinical scientists. Most necessary courses are already available. (Author/LBH)

While deans and department heads can create a nurturing environment for faculty development, a significant burden of responsibility should be taken by each faculty member. (MSE)

A survey of administrative structure and academic status of clinical faculty in accredited schools of pharmacy showed that all responding schools (70 per cent return) have a full-time clinical faculty category with most having part-time and unsalaried as well. Information on departmental power, promotion, tenure, and reappointment are included.…

Considered in this review are: research and research funding; graduate education; colleges of pharmacy and research training; clinical pharmacy, research, and graduate programs; communication with practicing pharmacists; quality of graduate students; searches for the ablest scientists; and improved teaching. (LBH)

Pharmaceutical education of the future should focus on (1) liberal education to give pharmacists versatility in the face of advancing technology and research; (2) problem-solving skills in the profession; (3) mental disease and wellness as major health care issues; (4) maintenance of competent teaching and research faculty. (MSE)

A study investigated the portion of the salary gap between male and female pharmacy faculty that might be due to discrimination, using methods addressing several issues raised in recent federal court litigation on salary discrimination. Results are reported, and the relevance of historical data (1981-82) is considered. (MSE)

The changing, more competitive health care system has introduced new issues into maintaining competence in the medical profession. Increasing costs, decreasing hospital stays, different medical service delivery systems, litigiousness, and more demanding licensing and recertification must be addressed. (MSE)

Full-time women pharmacy faculty members in 71 colleges were surveyed regarding their career choice, personal and professional characteristics, sex discrimination, career satisfaction, and whether they are perceived as role models for women students. Overall, they did not believe they were discriminated against and were satisfied with their…

The response of the pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to changing pharmaceutical education needs include academic progam development, faculty development, attention to the faculty-college relationship, and strategic planning for the future. A common thread in these efforts is institutional leadership. (MSE)

Techniques that practicing pharmacists can use to facilitate student learning in a clinical-preceptorship setting are specified. In addition, signals or clues in the situation that indicate the appropriate mode of teaching are identified and a blueprint for self-instruction in these techniques is provided. (JMD)

Observations are made on the relationship of institutional viability and faculty research productivity in pharmaceutical education. Issues discussed include keeping faculty current and the curriculum contemporary, technological advancement, and the relationship of teaching and research in pharmaceutical education. (MSE)