Abstract

Objectives. This paper describes the development, implementation, and assessment of a unique 8-week management experiential rotation designed for students in the dual Doctor of Pharmacy/Masters of Business Administration (PharmD/MBA) program at Shenandoah University who aspire to management and leadership positions within the healthcare industry. A major goal of this rotation was to allow students to apply the management concepts they learned in the classroom to the healthcare organization. Methods. Twenty-eight PharmD/MBA students from the classes of 2001 and 2002 participated in an 8-week management rotation. Rotation settings included chain stores, hospital pharmacies, pharmacoeconomic organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and pharmacy associations. The 8-week rotation focused on working with a preceptor to observe and learn the various managerial components of the specific healthcare organization. Results. Students were assessed on 7 dimensions. Based on both student assessments of their rotation e...

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