Journal article
Factors associated with pharmacy student interest in international study
American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.77(3), pp.54-54
04/12/2013
DOI: 10.5688/ajpe77354
PMCID: PMC3631729
PMID: 23610472
Abstract
OBJECTIVES. To examine the interest of pharmacy students in international study, the demographic factors and involvement characteristics associated with that interest, and the perceived advantages and barriers of engaging in international opportunities during pharmacy school. METHODS. A self-administered electronic survey instrument was distributed to first-, second-, and third-year pharmacy students at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. RESULTS. There were 192 total respondents, for a response rate of 50.9%. Seventy-two percent reported interest in international study. Previous international study experience (p=0.001), previous international travel experience (p=0.002), year in pharmacy school (p=0.03), level of academic involvement (p<0.001), and level of diversity involvement (p<0.001) were associated with international study interest. Positive influences to international study included desire to travel and availability of scholarships. Perceived barriers included an inability to pay expenses and lack of foreign language knowledge. CONCLUSIONS. The needs and interests of pharmacy students should be considered in the development and expansion of internationalization programs in order to effectively optimize global partnerships and available international experiences. Colleges and schools of pharmacy should engage students early in the curriculum when interest in study-abroad opportunities is highest and seek to alleviate concerns about expenses as a primary influence on study-abroad decisions through provision of financial assistance.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Factors associated with pharmacy student interest in international study
- Creators
- Chelsea Owen - University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, KY 40536, USAPatrick BrehenyRichard IngramWilliam PfeifleJeff CainMelody Ryan
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.77(3), pp.54-54
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.5688/ajpe77354
- PMID
- 23610472
- PMCID
- PMC3631729
- ISSN
- 0002-9459
- eISSN
- 1553-6467
- Grant note
- UL1 TR001998 / NCATS NIH HHS UL1 RR033173 / NCRR NIH HHS UL1 TR000117 / NCATS NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/12/2013
- Academic Unit
- Biostatistics
- Record Identifier
- 9983997473302771
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