title: A solid organ transplant elective course for pharmacy students.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop and implement a solid organ transplant elective course for second- and third-year pharmacy students, and assess its impact on students' knowledge in the management of medications, adverse effects, and complications in organ transplantation patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  Topics related to the care of solid organ transplant patients were covered in depth. Students were required to complete a group presentation focusing on common infectious disease topics encountered in solid organ transplant patients.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Students' solid organ transplantation knowledge was assessed using examinations quizzes, a group presentation, and class participation. With an average class grade of 87%, students demonstrated knowledge of the course material. Most students felt that their knowledge increased significantly with regard to the course objectives.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Students who completed the elective course significantly improved their confidence and knowledge regarding solid organ transplantation, felt more prepared than their peers who did not complete the course, and became open to exploring careers or residencies in this area.
authors.affiliation: College of Pharmacy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Lindsay
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hahn
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D013339:Students, Pharmacy
keywords: curriculum; elective course; pharmacotherapy; solid organ transplant