Open AccessExploring the Future of Graduate Education in Pharmaceutical Fields
Author(s) -
Amanda A. Olsen,
Lana M. Minshew,
Michael B. Jarstfer,
Jacqueline E. McLaughlin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-019-00882-3
Subject(s) - medical education , graduate education , psychology , mathematics education , engineering ethics , medicine , engineering
To ensure graduate students remain at the forefront of healthcare, curricula must be aligned with current and emerging innovations likely to influence students' ability to be successful. In this study, a modified Delphi technique was utilized to determine and prioritize the innovations and professional skills needed. For innovations, the top three areas experts identified were (1) personalized medicine, (2) big data, and (3) cell and gene therapy. For professional skills, the top three areas were (1) creative problem solving, (2) communication, and (3) data literacy. These results can be used to inform graduate curriculum development within various pharmaceutical fields.