Advancing Pharmacogenomics Education in the Core PharmD Curriculum through Student Personal Genomic Testing

作者：Adams Solomon M; Anderson Kacey B; Coons James C; Smith Randall B; Meyer Susan M; Parker Lisa S; Empey Philip E^*

来源：American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2016, 80(1): 3.

DOI：10.5688/ajpe8013

• pharmacogenomics
• curriculum
• active learning
• personal genomic testing
• genetics

Objective. To develop, implement, and evaluate "Test2Learn" a program to enhance pharmacogenomics education through the use of personal genomic testing (PGT) and real genetic data.
Design. One hundred twenty-two second-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students in a required course were offered PGT as part of a larger program approach to teach pharmacogenomics within a robust ethical framework. The program added novel learning objectives, lecture materials, analysis tools, and exercises using individual-level and population-level genetic data. Outcomes were assessed with objective measures and pre/post survey instruments.
Assessment. One hundred students (82%) underwent PGT. Knowledge significantly improved on multiple assessments. Genotyped students reported a greater increase in confidence in understanding test results by the end of the course. Similarly, undergoing PGT improved student's self-perceived ability to empathize with patients compared to those not genotyped. Most students (71%) reported feeling PGT was an important part of the course, and 60% reported they had a better understanding of pharmacogenomics specifically because of the opportunity.
Conclusion. Implementation of PGT in the core pharmacy curriculum was feasible, well-received, and enhanced student learning of pharmacogenomics.

• 出版日期2016-2