(215) Assessment of a Pharmacy Learning, Advising, Mentoring, and Engagement (PhLAMES) Post-Experience Survey in the Co-Curriculum

Objective : To analyze data from a PhLAMES post-experience survey for quality improvement opportunities in co-curricular assessment.

Methods: A post-experience survey was implemented in 2021 for first through fourth year pharmacy students to complete after engaging in co-curricular activities at UIC COP. Fall 2022 data was collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Outcomes were assessed for events across four domains: 1) Health Education and Promotion; 2) Advocacy; 3) Service to the College/Community; and 4) Professional, Leadership, and Career Development.

Results: A total of 1,012 surveys were completed by 489 students. Surveys included engagement outcomes (n=4) and personal improvement outcomes (n=8). There were 124 events organized into 18 types from the four domains. Sixty percent of students attended seminars or webinars (Domain 4), with 7% attending events benefiting the public (Domain 3). No other event type comprised over 5% of the responses. Twenty-five percent of students responded “not applicable” when assessing key co-curricular outcomes, such as reducing health access disparities or recognizing the social determinants of health. On average, 85% of students strongly agreed or agreed they achieved all outcomes in Domains 1 and 4.

Conclusions: Students of all class years tend to participate in virtual events (webinars/seminars) that lack interaction, limiting their exposure to the intended outcomes of the co-curriculum. Randomly assigning students to each of the four domains can help to increase the diversity of experiences attained and to encourage networking with in-person interactions. Further, future events should be designed to prioritize co-curricular objectives in advance of approval. Co-curricular assessment will continue to be monitored at UIC COP to ensure students achieve intended outcomes of the program.