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Exploring the Role of LLMs Like ChatGPT in Pharmacy Education for Supporting Students' Therapeutic Decision-making 探讨ChatGPT等法学硕士在药学教育中支持学生治疗决策的作用。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101462

Paola Carou-Senra , Irene Delgado-Taboada , Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo , Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez , Alvaro Goyanes

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Pharmacy Law Curriculum Characteristics Associations With First-Time Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam Pass Rates 药理学课程特点与首次多州药理学考试通过率的关系。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101461

Kayla Rena Joyner, Thomas M. Ellington

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Pharmacy Is an Applied Discipline: The Baumkuchen Layer Model of Curriculum Design 药学是一门应用学科：课程设计的鲍姆库臣层次模型。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101458

Denise H. Rhoney , Nicholas R. Nelson , Robert Hubal , Misty Stutz , Amanda H. Corbett , Scott Singleton , Cindy D. Stowe

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Response to O’Connor and Colleagues Regarding “To Stay or To Go? Debate Regarding US News and World Report Pharmacy Program Rankings” 对奥康纳及其同事关于“去还是留？”关于《美国新闻与世界报道》药学专业排名的争论，《美国药学教育杂志》101432期，2025年6月9日，文章发表。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101457

Diane B. Ginsburg , Lisa Lebovitz , Brookie M. Best , Kathy Giacomini , Kristen L. Goliak , Zhe Han , David P. Nau , William A. Prescott

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Assessment of Rational Drug Use Literacy and Its Influencing Factors Among Pharmacy Students 药学专业学生合理用药素养评价及其影响因素

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101456

Pongpan Suriyong , Titinun Auamnoy , Poonpong Suksawang , Penkarn Kanjanarat , Thawari Khansamrong , Krittayot Supakanjanakanti , Natthaporn Wedvimonrattana , Siwakorn Nobnop

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A Pilot Study Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Efficiency, Accuracy, and Objectivity in Grading Pharmacy Objective Structured Clinical Examinations 利用人工智能提高药学客观结构化临床检查分级的效率、准确性和客观性的初步研究。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101455

Mariette Sourial , Jeremy C. Hagler

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Adapting the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process for Faculty to Effectively Support and Meet Student Needs 适应药剂师的病人护理过程为教师有效地支持和满足学生的需求。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101444

Krystal L. Edwards , Rachel A. Allen , Dana A. Strachan , Kayla R. Stover , Jeremy Hughes

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A Call to Explore Teacher Professional Identity 探索教师专业认同的呼唤。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-06-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101454

Jungeun Lee, Kristin K. Janke

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Student Pharmacists’ Satisfaction, Perceptions, and Knowledge in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry 学生药师在制药业高级药学实践经验中的满意度、认知与知识。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101452

Imad F. Btaiche , Lamis R. Karaoui , Kristina Attieh , Bertha Abou Zeid , Roy Kanbar

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Scaffolding for Problem Solving Using Goldilocks Help in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations 在客观结构化临床检查（oses）中使用Goldilocks帮助解决问题的脚手架。

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101451

Shaun W.H. Lee , Angelina Lim , Li Ling Yeap

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