دورية أكاديمية
Exploring the Impact of Generation Status on Pharmacy Admissions: A Comparative Study of First-Generation and Continuing-Generation College Students.
| العنوان: | Exploring the Impact of Generation Status on Pharmacy Admissions: A Comparative Study of First-Generation and Continuing-Generation College Students. |
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| المؤلفون: | Fox J; Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy, USA. Electronic address: jfo2@su.edu., Bond R; University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, USA., Matulewicz AT; Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, USA., Gibson CM; Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, USA., Sanders K; Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy, USA., Dixon DL; Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, USA. |
| المصدر: | American journal of pharmaceutical education [Am J Pharm Educ] 2024 Sep; Vol. 88 (9), pp. 101258. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 31. |
| نوع المنشور: | Journal Article; Comparative Study |
| اللغة: | English |
| بيانات الدورية: | Publisher: Elsevier Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0372650 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1553-6467 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00029459 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Pharm Educ Subsets: MEDLINE |
| أسماء مطبوعة: | Publication: 2023- : [New York] : Elsevier Inc. Original Publication: Alexandria, Va. : American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy |
| مواضيع طبية MeSH: | Students, Pharmacy*/statistics & numerical data , School Admission Criteria*/statistics & numerical data , Schools, Pharmacy*/statistics & numerical data , Education, Pharmacy*/statistics & numerical data, Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Male ; Female ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Universities/statistics & numerical data ; Minority Groups/statistics & numerical data ; Adolescent |
| مستخلص: | Objective: First-generation college students (FGCSs) comprise a large demographic of health professions programs. Although FGCSs in pharmacy education have been studied, robust data describing FGCSs who pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree are sparse. The objective of this study was to describe the FGCS applicant population within pharmacy education from 2017 to 2023 and compare them with continuing-generation college student (CGCS) applicants. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study using national Doctor of Pharmacy application data from the Pharmacy College Application Service between 2017 and 2023. Results: Of the 83,446 applicants, 26% identified as an FGCS, with analysis demonstrating the breadth of differences between FGCS and CGCS. FGCSs were found to be older, more likely of minority status, and more likely to come from disadvantaged backgrounds. FGCSs also submitted a greater number of applications per student, were less likely to matriculate, and were more likely to be denied by at least 1 program. Conclusion: Important differences between FGCSs and CGCSs in the pharmacy school applicant pool were identified. These differences highlight the importance of studying recruitment strategies and support programs for FGCS pharmacy applicants, strategies to increase completed applications, and decrease melt in FGCSs once they are accepted into programs. Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest None declared. (Copyright © 2024 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| فهرسة مساهمة: | Keywords: Admissions; Applicant; First-generation college students |
| تواريخ الأحداث: | Date Created: 20240802 Date Completed: 20240907 Latest Revision: 20240907 |
| رمز التحديث: | 20240908 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101258 |
| PMID: | 39094973 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | MEDLINE |
| تدمد: | 1553-6467 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101258 |