title: Using curriculum mapping to engage faculty members in the analysis of a pharmacy program.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop a curriculum mapping process that supports continuous analysis and evidence-based decisions in a pharmacy program.
  
  
  METHODS
  A curriculum map based on the national educational outcomes for pharmacy programs was created using conceptual frameworks grounded in cognitive learning and skill acquisition.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The curriculum map was used to align the intended curriculum with the national educational outcomes and licensing examination blueprint. The leveling and sequencing of content showed longitudinal progression of student learning and performance. There was good concordance between the intended and learned curricula as validated by survey responses from employers and graduating students.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The curriculum mapping process was efficient and effective in providing an evidence-based approach to the continuous quality improvement of a pharmacy program.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Sheryl
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zelenitsky
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Lavern
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vercaigne
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Neal M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Renaud
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kristjanson
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D005178:Faculty / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*
keywords: competencies; curriculum mapping; educational outcomes; learning objectives; learning outcomes