June 24, 2024
The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC showcased its research and educational initiatives with great pride at this year's Canadian Pharmacy Education and Research Conference (CPERC) held from June 11 to 14, 2024, in Quebec City, Quebec. The Faculty's participation included an impressive array of posters and presentations, reflecting the depth and diversity of their ongoing work.
Below is a detailed list of the posters and presentations contributed—and recipients of a number of awards—demonstrating commitment to advancing pharmacy education and research.
Posters
- Jia A, Kuramoto L, Liu L, Williams A, West C, Cragg J. Sex Differences in the Risk of Heart Disease Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Ng C, Hiebert S, Abdoulrezzak, Lim T. Characterizing 2SLGBTQ+ Education Interventions for Pharmacy Students, Residents and Pharmacists. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Manhas J, Lai T, Tang A, Varao-Sousa T. “This should be included in our normal content”: Evaluation of an Upper-Year 2SLGBTQ+ Pharmacy Classroom-Based Elective. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Gerber P, Jarvis-Selinger S. Curriculum Design to Foster Leadership Identity Development in Emerging Pharmacy Leaders. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Ladhar S, Frank I, Gill J, Dahri K. Student Perspectives on the Integration of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change into the Doctor of Pharmacy Program Curriculum. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Taheri A, Luong I, Zou J, Fang KM. Building Blocks of Inpatient Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Entry-to-Practice PharmD Curriculum. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Luu T, Fang KM, Taheri A, Dhaliwal N. Experiential Educator Recognition: Exploring Preceptorship as Accredited Learning. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Leung R, Klaassen A, Sugiarto E, Reardon J, Yuen J. Characterization of Student Pharmacist Patient Care at a University Affiliated Pharmacist-led Clinic. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Yuen J, Sugiarto E, Bleik A, Van MT, Reardon J. Patient and pharmacist perspectives of pharmacist-led remote hypertension monitoring. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Sugiarto E, Leung R, Yuen J. Pharmacists’ Experience, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perspectives on Psilocybin Therapy. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Seto K, Chan F, Hughes L. Implementation of a Capstone Exam Series in an Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Patel H, Ladak AR. Uncovering the Underrepresentation of Skin of Color Education in the UBC PharmD curriculum. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Ladak AR, Weir B. Impact of an online branching community pharmacy case on student’s patient communication skills. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Ladak AR, Micallef J, Bains S, Masoud A, Qin S, Wong A. NEXT STEP-PF: Improving pharmacist facilitator preparation for teaching via a novel online training program. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Lau GC, Ladak AR, Seet TT. Developing and Implementation of Minor Ailments Prescribing Activities within Program Year 1 of an Entry-to-Practice PharmD Program. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Leung L, Chan E, Lee O, Tran A, Martin B, Tuck K, Bihelek N. Creating a Patient-Friendly Medication Decision Support Tool for Parkinson Disease. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Charrois T, Kapanen A, Yuen J, Ziemczonek A. Implementing Pharmacist Prescribing in a University-affiliated Pharmacist-led Clinic: Lessons Learned and Educational Opportunities. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pammett RT, Ladhar S, Pesonji-Dixon N. Pharmacists and the Environment - Evaluation of a Novel Online Educational Module. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pammett RT, McGraw S, Jradi A. Development and Evaluation of an Educational Module and Workshop for Pharmacists Managing Suicidal Ideation. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pammett RT, Micallef J, Pestonji-Dixon N. Piloting Universal Design for Learning Approaches in a Final Year Online Pharmacy Course. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Urslak R, Ladhar S, Gauthier G, Sajwani S, Kanji S, Pammett RT, Landry C. Incorporating Planetary Health in Pharmacy Education: A Scoping Review. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Runa M, Min J. Improving Community Pharmacy Access in Remote First Nations Communities. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Chan F, Chan T, Hughes L, Brady C, Fischer M, Grosshuesch J, Ladak AR, Mira A, Seet T, Xia J, Vong W, Tang A. Description and Evaluation of an Elective Academic Teaching Practicum. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Chan F, Weir B. Implementation of a Peer-Review, Self-Reflection, SOAP Note Activity in Pharmacy Case- Based Learning. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Luong I, Rim M, Azote A, Chang P, Kwok R, Qin S, Chan F. Description and Evaluation of the RENAL (Reinforcement of Education for Nephrology Academic Learning) Project. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Luong I, Krekoski C, Hamilton M, Boniface J, Allison K, Lundie J, Bracewell D, Guo L, Shu T, Min J. Closing the education/practice divide in interprofessional education by leveraging an Academic Electronic Health Record platform. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Luong I, Guo L, Azote A, Min J. Longitudinal Embedding of a Complex Mental Health Case across 3 years in the PharmD Program. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Bains P, Chan F, McCormack J, Sha A. If I Could Give 6 Stars, I Would: A Performance Review of BC Community Pharmacies Via Google Reviews. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Whitmore B, De Groot T, Min J, Leung L. Co-Developing a Culturally Safe Engagement Framework with Urban Indigenous Partners. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Xia J, Tsang L, Chan F. Implementation of an adapted digital minute reflection form to improve student learning and session design. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Kendrick J, Yeung J, Carr R. Research Exposure in Entry-to-Practice Pharmacy Programs in Canada. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Wang M, Hamidi S, Tang A, Wong G. Students as Partners - A Pedagogical Framework to Redesigning a Pharmacy Practicum Course. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Eccott L, Kim N, Cardle H, Ragsdale P, Leung L, Smith A, Jawanda J, Wong G. Fostering a Culture of Student Wellbeing: Results and Recommendations from a UBC Student Wellbeing Survey. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Domanski N, Leung C. Flip The Script: Improving Clinical Documentation Through Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Wilbur K, Jorgenson DJ, Kelly DV. Social network analysis of collaboration in pharmacist-led primary care. Association of Faculties of Pharmacy Canada (AFPC), Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC), June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Xia J, Price I. Implementing Harvard business case studies in a Pharmacy Practice Management and Leadership course. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Xia J, Kline C, Lauscher D. The Impact of patient journey on student learning in an HIV Module. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Poster Award Winners
- Tang A, Wong G, Wang M, Hamidi S. Redesigning an Interprofessional Collaboration Practicum to Constructively Align with the Interprofessional Competency Framework. Poster presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June, 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Presentations
- Ruben A, Brewer A, Lim T, Lamb A, Swidrovich J, Lai T, Tang A, Gebre A, Salokangas E. Equity-Diversity-Inclusion and Indigenous Training for Pharmacy Professionals and Students Working in and with Interprofessional Primary Care Teams. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Chen L, Aboulrezzak R, Tang A, Lai T. Inclusive Pharmacy: Where are We and How can We Do Better? A Study on the Experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Clients Receiving Care and Pharmacists Providing Care in British Columbia. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Lai T, Tang A. ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ - Co-Creating an Integrated 2SLGBTQ+ Curriculum at UBC. Faculty Updates on Teaching and Learning at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Sandhu M, Harold D, Fang KM, Dhaliwal N. Approaches to Preparing for Experiential Practicums in Pharmacy (APPLY). Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Fang KM, Dhaliwal N. Fostering a Culturally Safe Experiential Learning Environment. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pammett RT, Sajwani S, Roy C. Planetary Health - at the Forefront of Pharmacy Education. Opening Plenary at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Dahri K, Ladhar S, Landry C, Pammett RT, Sajwani S, Urslak R. Planetary Health SIG Workshop: Developing Planetary Health Learning Outcomes in Pharmacy Education. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Min, J, Luong I, Bains S, Hiebert S, Rim M, Whitmore B. From Classroom to Practice: IPE in the AFPC aEHR for the Everyday Instructor. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Jarvis-Selinger S, Oshiro J, Nash A, Rahbar P, Wisener K, Stanley B. Increasing Rural Student Representation in Health Professions Programs Through Mentorship. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Stacy E, Jarvis-Selinger S. Building Foundations for Success in Decolonizing Pharmacy Education. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pelletier T, Yeung J. Understanding the Factors that Affect Student Assessment of Student Performance in Pharmacy Practicums. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Swidrovich J, Bynkoski K, Eros R, Leung L, Wilby K. Truth & Reconciliation Special Interest Group: Strategies for Faculties of Pharmacy to Meet (and Exceed) CCAPP’s New Indigenous Standards. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pearson M, Micallef J, Pammett R, Au A, Gill JK, Wilbur K, Vallée G, Harper L. Piloting Hybrid Learning: Enhancing Student Flexibility. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Pearson M, Albon S. PERL: Making Educational Scholarship Count. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Eccott L, Ferreira E. Strategies to Promote a Culture of Wellbeing Among Students and Faculty. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Charrois TL, Hall J. Student developed cases: Are they any better than faculty at representing the communities we serve? Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Charrois TL, Hall J. ENACT: Pharmacy student perspectives on engaging in pharmacy practice. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
- Charrois TL, Steenhof N. Smith MD. Developing research questions and using theoretical frameworks. Presented at: Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Canadian Pharmacy Education Research Conference (CPERC); June 11-14, 2024; Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Awards
- Alex Tang is the recipient of AFPC Educational Scholarship Poster Award (please see posters above for the associated work). Alex is the the third recipient ever for this new award, which has been only ever won by UBC Faculty members since its inception.
- Simon Albon is the recipient of the AFPC Honoured Life Membership Award.
- Jacquelyn Cragg is the recipient of the AFPC New Investigator Research Award.
- Analisa Jia (Cragg lab) is the recipient of the AFPC-CCPE Pharmacy Student Research Poster Award.
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