Think journal clubs are a heavy lift? That they can't be done in a small pharmacy environment? Worried that you don't have enough statistical savvy? Listen to this episode and you'll discover how journal clubs can be incorporated into just about any setting with some simple strategies. The value they bring is immense - NAPLEX preparation for graduating students, expanded clinical knowledge for the learner and staff, the development of confidence and communication skills in your students and residents, and much more.

In this episode, I talked with Dr. Valerie Coppenrath, a drug information guru and preceptor for both residents and students. She shares some background on the concept, and also provides us with some practical strategies for taking a more intentional approach to supporting our students and residents in their own professional identity journey. And who knows, maybe we’ll learn a little about ourselves along the way as well.

Kathy Schott, PhD
Vice President, Education & Operations
CEimpact

Valerie Coppenrath, PharmD
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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CPE Information
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, preceptors will be able to:
1. Discuss the advantages and challenges with conducting a journal club in a range of pharmacy settings.
2. List strategies for effective journal club selection.
3. Describe strategies for overcoming barriers associated with setting up a successful journal club.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-342-H99-P
Initial release date: 10/18/2023
Expiration date: 10/18/2026
Additional CPE details can be found here.

The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

This program has been:
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors.

Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors.

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As always, be sure to check out the full library of courses available for preceptors on the CEimpact website. Be sure to ask your experiential program director if you are a member so that you can access it all for free AND get CE credit!

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