2017/12/11 by Kayce M. Shealy, Mandy McCaslan
Medicine · #Health and Medical Research Impacts #Innovations in Medical Education #Medical Education and Admissions
paper · pdf · doi:10.5688/ajpe6701
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<b>Objective.</b> To describe the implementation and assessment of an entrepreneurial certificate program within an elective. <b>Methods.</b> An entrepreneurial certificate program through the Kauffman Foundation was integrated within an entrepreneurial elective to provide students at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy with more in-depth training regarding entrepreneurial skills. A pre-/post-survey was administered to assess knowledge and skills obtained. <b>Results.</b> Thirty-three students completed the survey. By completing the entrepreneurial certificate, 67% of students increased their knowledge and skills in entrepreneurism. <b>Conclusion.</b> Incorporating an entrepreneurial certificate program into the pharmacy curriculum increases student confidence in entrepreneurial principles and skills.