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A descriptive investigation of the impact of student research projects arising from elective research courses

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Title
A descriptive investigation of the impact of student research projects arising from elective research courses
Published in
BMC Research Notes, January 2016
DOI 10.1186/s13104-016-1865-1
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Sam Harirforoosh, David W. Stewart

Abstract

Pharmacy academicians have noted the need to develop research skills in student pharmacists. At the Gatton College of Pharmacy, significant focus has been placed on the development of research skills through offering elective research courses. In order to evaluate the impact of participation in the research elective(s), we analyzed college records and surveyed faculty members with regard to the number of poster/podium presentations, published peer-reviewed manuscripts, and funded projects. Student enrollment in the research elective sequence has increased over time and has resulted in 81 poster presentations, 14 podium presentations, and 15 peer-reviewed publications. Implementation of a research elective sequence and fostering of a research culture amongst the faculty and students has resulted in increased student engagement in research and related scholarly activities.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Unknown 15 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Professor > Associate Professor 3 20%
Other 2 13%
Lecturer > Senior Lecturer 1 7%
Student > Bachelor 1 7%
Student > Doctoral Student 1 7%
Other 2 13%
Unknown 5 33%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 4 27%
Medicine and Dentistry 3 20%
Nursing and Health Professions 2 13%
Arts and Humanities 1 7%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 1 7%
Other 0 0%
Unknown 4 27%