PHCL 490

1. Introduction to PHCL 490

This course is designed to provide Pharm.D. Students with the required skills to conduct a research project in a pharmacy practice area under supervision during three semesters. 
The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and experiences necessary to conduct and complete a research project. The research has four parts: proposal presentation, abstract and presentation submission for final research, Manuscript preparation as a research article for submission to a journal research period.

1. Objectives

Through this research-based course, students should learn to be able to:

1. Articulate a clear research question or problem and formulate a hypothesis.
2. Identify and demonstrate appropriate research methodologies and know when to use them.
3. Know existing body of research relevant to their topic and explain how their project fits.
4. Identify and practice research ethics and responsible conduct in research.
5. Know and apply problem-solving skills to constructively address research setbacks.
6. Work collaboratively with other researchers, using listening and communication skills.
7. Reflect on their own research, identifying lessons learned, strengths, and ways to improve.

Explain their research to others in the field and to broader audiences through research presentations.