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Developing structured-learning exercises for a community advanced pharmacy practice experience.

Renee Ahrens Thomas
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The recent growth in the number of pharmacy schools across the nation has resulted in the need for high-quality community advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) sites. A vital part of a student's education, these APPEs should be structured and formalized to provide an environment conducive to student learning. This paper discusses how to use a calendar, structured-learning activities, and scheduled evaluations to develop students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in a community pharmacy setting.

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Renee Ahrens Thomas. 2006-02-15. Developing structured-learning exercises for a community advanced pharmacy practice experience.. https://doi.org/10.5688/aj700123

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