Becoming more holistic: A literature review of nonacademic factors in the admissions process of colleges and schools of pharmacy and other health professions

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1429-1437
Author(s):  
Angie N. Choi ◽  
Schwanda K. Flowers ◽  
Seth D. Heldenbrand
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Nonacademic Factors ◽  
Admissions Process

A call to action: next steps to advance diagnosis education in the health professions

Diagnosis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark L. Graber ◽  
Eric Holmboe ◽  
Joan Stanley ◽  
Jennifer Danielson ◽  
Stephen Schoenbaum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Faculty Development ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The State ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Common Language ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
And Training

Abstract Objectives Improving diagnosis-related education in the health professions has great potential to improve the quality and safety of diagnosis in practice. Twelve key diagnostic competencies have been delineated through a previous initiative. The objective of this project was to identify the next steps necessary for these to be incorporated broadly in education and training across the health professions. Methods We focused on medicine, nursing, and pharmacy as examples. A literature review was conducted to survey the state of diagnosis education in these fields, and a consensus group was convened to specify next steps, using formal approaches to rank suggestions. Results The literature review confirmed initial but insufficient progress towards addressing diagnosis-related education. By consensus, we identified the next steps necessary to advance diagnosis education, and five required elements relevant to every profession: 1) Developing a shared, common language for diagnosis, 2) developing the necessary content, 3) developing assessment tools, 4) promoting faculty development, and 5) spreading awareness of the need to improve education in regard to diagnosis. Conclusions The primary stakeholders, representing education, certification, accreditation, and licensure, in each profession must now take action in their own areas to encourage, promote, and enable improved diagnosis, and move these recommendations forward.

Recruiting Racially Minoritized Students to Optometry School

The Advisor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Alberto ◽  
Guilherme Albieri
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cultural Wealth ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Admissions Process

Abstract Enrollment inequities among racially minoritized (RM) students is an ongoing challenge facing health professions programs in the United States, including optometry schools. Consideration of RM students’ representation in health professions programs is essential for long-term improvement in access to and quality of healthcare for RM patients. Prehealth and undergraduate advisors assist students in navigating graduate and professional career paths. Data collected by ASCO on the nationwide matriculation survey reveal prehealth advisors rank third most important in navigating the admissions process for optometry after practicing optometrists and admissions representatives. Prehealth advisors, therefore, are central to generating the optometry school pipeline, inclusive of students from RM backgrounds. This article therefore explores the question “How can prehealth advisors help attract their RM students to optometry?” by approaching best practices in prehealth advising utilizing Yosso’s (2005) Community Cultural Wealth theoretical framework. The recommendations offered in response to the question center on the lived experiences of RM students and identify/acknowledge the strengths inherent among recruiting them to optometry school. The empowering nature of the approach has positive implications on strengthening aspiration, application, and enrollment in optometry schools or health professions broadly.

Pharmacy College Application Service

2000 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 331-337
Author(s):  
Elisabeth J. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
American Association ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Student Recruitment ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
Single Application ◽  
College Application ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Admissions Process

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is developing a centralized application service for U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy. The Pharmacy College Application Service, known as PharmCAS, will allow applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple Pharm.D. programs. The purpose of PharmCAS is to benefit AACP member institutions, applicants, and the AACP office in terms of facilitation of the admissions process, student recruitment, and data collection. Other health professions’ education associations have established centralized application services with proven success.

scholarly journals Identifying educator behaviours for high quality verbal feedback in health professions education: literature review and expert refinement

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina E. Johnson ◽  
Jennifer L. Keating ◽  
David J. Boud ◽  
Megan Dalton ◽  
Debra Kiegaldie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Health Professions Education ◽  
Verbal Feedback ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Education Literature

scholarly journals Surveys of Cultural Competency in Health Professional Education: A literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Spencer ◽  
Rhona Macdonald ◽  
Frank Archer
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Health Professional Education ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Paramedic Education

A literature review, in advance of designing a survey of cultural competency in Australian and New Zealand paramedic education courses, provides the focus of this paper. The review sought to explore the extent to which other health professions include cultural competency in their undergraduate curriculum. The literature review identified specific research papers that used survey methods to determine the status of cultural competency training in other health professions. With no paramedic specific information available to inform paramedic education, these research papers formed a basis for designing a survey that would examine the extent to which paramedic education includes cultural competency in its curricula. This paper is timely for informing paramedic education about surveys on cultural competency in health professional education. It is particularly timely for the paramedic profession, which is currently in transition from a vocationally based occupation to a professionally based discipline within a university setting; and, at a time when a small number of student paramedics are opting to take advantage of an Honours degree. Similarly, experienced paramedics are undertaking Masters and Doctoral research programs in prehospital and paramedic related issues. Such opportunities enable paramedics to extend their career prospects into academic research, an opportunity that was previously untenable. The process of reviewing the literature to develop a paramedic specific survey provides useful information for paramedics who may want to undertake similar research projects to examine other aspects of the curriculum. This paper, therefore, contributes to both developing an appreciation of the complex issues which arise from this process, and establishes an evidence base foundation for the paramedic discipline as it emerges within an academic and research orientated environment. The lessons learned in reviewing surveys might be useful for other health professions and emergency service researchers.

scholarly journals Miscarriage, SUDI and neonatal death: paramedic experience and practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 472-477
Author(s):  
Kate Reed ◽  
Maria Teresa Ferazzoli ◽  
Elspeth Whitby
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Neonatal Death ◽  
Discussion Group ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Exploratory Investigation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Areas Of Concern ◽  
Admissions Process

This article aims to provide an exploratory investigation into paramedic experiences of attending cases of miscarriage, sudden and unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and other forms of neonatal loss. It draws on a background literature review, but focuses primarily on exploring issues raised by paramedics during a structured discussion group on this topic. Existing literature highlights the ways in which baby and infant death is one of the most stressful and challenging areas of paramedic practice. Paramedics participating in our discussion group reinforced this issue, identifying five key areas of concern: baby loss as a rare occurrence, resuscitation, lack of information concerning the post-admissions process, professional closure, and support to parents. Further research is needed, along with better support and guidelines to assist paramedics with a wide range of issues from resuscitation to bereavement.

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