(299) Implementation of a Professional Identity Formation Framework in a Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum

Objective : The Professional Identity Formation and Cultivation Committee (PIFCC) at Howard University College of Pharmacy designed a Professional Identity Formation (PIF) PIF framework that was integrated into the existing pharmacy curriculum.

Methods: To ensure seamless integration into the existing pharmacy curriculum, PIFCC learning outcomes (LO) were developed for each pharmacy year aimed to guide and assess the PIF journey of each pharmacy student as they progressed through the pharmacy curriculum. After approval from the faculty, the LO’s were mapped to the current Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) educational outcomes and existing co-curricular requirements of the college, a review of the existing co-curricular activities was conducted, and gaps related to the new LO’s were addressed. Additionally, this PIF framework adds an intentional approach to addressing gaps in students' PIF journey. With the release of the Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) in November 2022, the PIF framework will be reviewed and revised. Evaluation of the effectiveness of this framework will be done using modified version of the Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale, a validated tool used to assess professional identity, feedback from mentor-guided reflections and active involvement of all members of the community of practice. Finally, PIF training for faculty, staff and preceptors will be conducted before the implementation of the PIF framework at the beginning of Fall 2023.

Results: Not Applicable

Conclusions: Not Applicable