An elective course in adult acute care medicine using a hybrid delivery system.
OBJECTIVE
To develop and assess the effectiveness of an elective course modeled after activities students encounter on internal medicine advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs).


METHODS
This hybrid elective course used a Web-based course management system linking pre-class lectures and assignments, classroom discussions, and projects to promote active student learning.


RESULTS
Assessment of student performance was based on assignments, quizzes, and participation in classroom discussions. Students were surveyed to ascertain their opinion of the elective.


CONCLUSIONS
This elective in adult acute care medicine increased student exposure to inpatient settings and provided students additional opportunities to communicate effectively, evaluate medical literature, and think critically.
Zapantis
Antonia
A
College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA. zapantis@nsu.nova.edu
Machado
Caridad
C
Nemire
Ruth
R
Leung
Simon
S
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003422:Critical Care; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States