Electronic reflective student portfolios to demonstrate achievement of ability-based outcomes during advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate achievement of ability-based outcomes through a structured review of electronic student portfolios in an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) program.


METHODS
One hundred thirty-eight students produced electronic portfolios containing select work products from APPEs, including a self-assessment reflective essay that demonstrated achievement of course manual-specified ability-based outcomes.


RESULTS
Through portfolio submissions, all students demonstrated the achievement of ability-based outcomes for providing pharmaceutical care, evaluating the literature, and managing the medication use system with patient case reports most frequently submitted. The rubric review of self-reflective essays addressed student learning through APPEs and continuing professional development plans.


CONCLUSIONS
The electronic portfolio with reflective essay proved to be a useful vehicle to demonstrate achievement of ability-based outcomes.
Briceland
Laurie L
LL
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY 12208, USA. Laurie.Briceland@acphs.edu
Hamilton
Robert A
RA
D000068:Accreditation / Q000592:standards; D000124:Achievement; D004514:Education, Pharmacy, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D034742:Electronic Mail; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence; D013339:Students, Pharmacy
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