title: A consensus definition and core competencies for being an advocate for pharmacy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop a consensus definition for "advocacy for the profession of pharmacy" and core competencies for doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) graduates to be effective advocates for the profession.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 3-round modified Delphi process was conducted using a panel of 9 experts. Participants revised a definition for "advocacy for the profession" and ultimately rated their agreement using a 5-point Likert scale. Competency statements were developed and subsequently rated for importance for being an advocate and importance to address in PharmD curricula.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A consensus-derived definition was developed. Two competency statements achieved consensus for both measures of importance. Four competency statements achieved consensus for only 1 measure and another 4 did not reach consensus for either measure.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A consensus-derived definition was developed describing advocacy for the profession of pharmacy and began laying the groundwork for the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective advocate for the profession of pharmacy.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2464 Charlotte Street, HSB 2238, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. bzowyckyja@umkc.edu
authors.forename: Andrew S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Bzowyckyj
authors.forename: Kristin K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Janke
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003697:Delphi Technique; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011361:Professional Competence; D024382:Professional Role; D013339:Students, Pharmacy
keywords: Delphi; advocacy; competencies; pharmacy