Student Experience with the National American College of Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Research Challenge (CRC)
Faculty Mentor
Briann Fischetti
Major/Area of Research
Clinical Pharmacy
Description
Introduction: While attending LIU Pharmacy, we have been taught various topics including clinical pharmacy, evaluation of primary literature, biostatistics, and more. These are areas and skills we applied while competing in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Research Challenge (CRC). The ACCP CRC is a national competition, composed of multiple rounds, challenging students to put their clinical research skills to the test. Each round tests understanding, extrapolation, and innovation on a new independent idea. The objective of this presentation is to describe the experience of pharmacy students competing on a national level, showcasing and applying research skills essential to clinical pharmacy.
Methods: The local competition and first round of the national competition provided students with journal articles for interpretation. The students then completed an exam answering questions regarding the article. The second and third rounds push students to develop an idea, focused on a specific topic and prepare a Letter of Intent (Round 2) and Research Proposal (Round 3). The topic of this year’s CRC focused on clinical pharmacy services in solid organ transplant. Our group developed a letter of intent, proposing a research study evaluating belatacept dosing in obese kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).
Results of such a study may change dosing recommendations in a specific demo- graphic of KTRs, impacting clinical practice. Despite challenges, participating in this competition has been a very positive experience and we are striving for a place presenting at the ACCP Annual Meeting. Conclusion: Our LIU Pharmacy team is currently participating in Round 3 of the national competition (Top 20 teams). Participating in the National ACCP CRC has allowed student pharmacists to develop and apply clinical research skills to prepare them for future clinical practice.
Student Experience with the National American College of Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Research Challenge (CRC)
Introduction: While attending LIU Pharmacy, we have been taught various topics including clinical pharmacy, evaluation of primary literature, biostatistics, and more. These are areas and skills we applied while competing in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Research Challenge (CRC). The ACCP CRC is a national competition, composed of multiple rounds, challenging students to put their clinical research skills to the test. Each round tests understanding, extrapolation, and innovation on a new independent idea. The objective of this presentation is to describe the experience of pharmacy students competing on a national level, showcasing and applying research skills essential to clinical pharmacy.
Methods: The local competition and first round of the national competition provided students with journal articles for interpretation. The students then completed an exam answering questions regarding the article. The second and third rounds push students to develop an idea, focused on a specific topic and prepare a Letter of Intent (Round 2) and Research Proposal (Round 3). The topic of this year’s CRC focused on clinical pharmacy services in solid organ transplant. Our group developed a letter of intent, proposing a research study evaluating belatacept dosing in obese kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).
Results of such a study may change dosing recommendations in a specific demo- graphic of KTRs, impacting clinical practice. Despite challenges, participating in this competition has been a very positive experience and we are striving for a place presenting at the ACCP Annual Meeting. Conclusion: Our LIU Pharmacy team is currently participating in Round 3 of the national competition (Top 20 teams). Participating in the National ACCP CRC has allowed student pharmacists to develop and apply clinical research skills to prepare them for future clinical practice.