A study to identify curriculum concepts that one faculty group thought basic and relevant to pharmacy practice, and to measure the perceived level of understanding and relevance/importance of these concepts in a sample of Kentucky pharmacists is discussed. (Author/MLW)

A study examined (1) plans to pursue postgraduate training and degrees and fields of study, (2) whether perceived probability of pursuing training could be explained by a social psychological model, and (3) whether this model operated similarly at different points in pharmacy education. The model showed some predictive power. (MSE)

A survey of Georgia pharmacists revealed a greater interest in learning about management than about marketing or finance, but little interest in attending continuing education programs. Managers, directors, and owners were more interested in continuing education in all areas than pharmacists in other positions. (MSE)

A survey to assess the extent practitioners of pharmacy in the state of South Carolina are interested in pursuing a PharmD rather than professional master's degree and to determine if practitioners were willing to make some commitment to serving a full-time clerkship that would be required is discussed. (Author/MLW)

A survey of 335 registered Ohio pharmacists concerning specialized continuing education investigated practitioner interest in 28 specific course topics, perceived importance of certain program attributes (e.g., academic credit, instructional format, experiential components), and preferences for seasons, days, and hours of course offering.…

A survey of larger Canadian hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and recent pharmacy graduates employed in Ontario hospitals investigated the demand for a doctoral program in pharmacy in Canada, particularly at the University of Toronto. Results clearly demonstrate the need for such a program. (Author/MSE)

A survey of 130 rural community pharmacists in Washington State found 70% in towns with five or fewer pharmacies; almost all provided nutrition information to their communities though only 20% had taken a nutrition course during pharmacy training. Most common questions concerned supplements and weight loss. Respondents relied on pharmacy journals,…

It was found that in California, where schools graduate primarily doctoral graduates as entry level practitioners, California graduates are more likely to work in community and hospital pharmacies, work in staff rather than clinical positions, and spend most work time in distributive functions, suggesting the PharmD programs overtrain these…

A survey of South Carolina pharmacists investigated the desired entry level pharmacy degree, years of study required, perceived adequacy of the respondents' current education, current pursuit of credit courses and continuing education programs, and interest in obtaining advanced degrees. Results suggest an off-campus program would be…

Describes a fall 1994 survey of North Carolina pharmacists to determine the level of interest in an external doctor of pharmacy degree program, examine reasons for that interest, and evaluate program designs. Among 917 respondents, 389 showed interest in a part-time program; 173 indicated interest in a later program; 355 had no interest. Increased…

A survey of 269 Montana pharmacy managers investigated the impact of a new law allowing pharmacy technicians to perform some duties previously restricted to pharmacists and interns. Managers were questioned concerning attitudes toward job responsibilities that might be delegated to store clerks, pharmacy technicians, and student interns, and plans…