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Legislative & Policy Resource Library

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The Legislative & Policy Resource Library brings together curated materials that help members follow key policy issues affecting academic pharmacy. This collection is designed to support deeper understanding of the legislative landscape, offering access to articles, analyses, and resources identified by members of the AACP Strategic Engagement Committee. These materials highlight emerging trends, contextualize federal and state policy developments, and provide insight into how current debates may influence pharmacy education and the broader health care system.

Whether you are preparing for a conversation with policymakers, conducting policy research, or simply staying informed, this library serves as a central hub for reliable, relevant, and thoughtfully selected information. Explore the growing collection to stay ahead of legislative activity and strengthen your capacity to advocate with clarity, context, and confidence.

Search "Advocacy" via the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

Explore recent advocacy‑focused scholarship in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE) through this curated, up‑to‑date search of the latest articles.

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As the Strategic Engagement Committee (SEC) continues to expand and maintain the Legislative & Policy Library, we invite you to submit journal articles or other relevant resources that support a deeper understanding of the legislative landscape. Disclaimer: Please note that all submissions are subject to review by the SEC, and submission does not guarantee publication.

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A Consensus Definition and Core Competencies for Being an Advocate for Pharmacy

The authors examine gaps in health policy and advocacy training in undergraduate medical education and present case studies of two programs designed to prepare future physicians to address social determinants of health through advocacy and community engagement.

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Academic Activism: An Avenue to Action

This commentary explores the expanding role of advocacy in pharmacy education to include social issues affecting patient health and highlights organizations supporting broader academic activism.

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Assessing the Impact of a Leadership and Advocacy Elective Course in a College of Pharmacy Curriculum

This study examines whether a brief didactic lecture improves student pharmacists’ knowledge of and commitment to legislative advocacy.

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Policy Matters: Development of a Legislative Advocacy Week to Engage Student Pharmacists in Policy Discussions

The authors describe the development and implementation of a student-led Legislative Advocacy Week designed to increase student pharmacists’ engagement in policy discussions and advocacy activities.

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A Novel Education and Training Program to Enhance Student Advocacy

The development of a two-day advocacy training program in Washington, DC, that equips student pharmacists with legislative knowledge, communication skills, and hands-on advocacy experience through mock congressional visits and policymaker engagement.

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A Pharmacy Political Advocacy Elective Course

An elective course was developed to increase pharmacy students’ understanding of health policy and encourage advocacy related to legislation impacting the pharmacy profession.

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Health Advocacy: A Gulf Between Instruction and Practice

A structured workshop and experiential training were used to examine how pharmacy students learn and apply health advocacy skills in real-world outpatient settings.

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A Model of Advocacy to Inform Action

This article presents a framework outlining advocacy across practice, community, and government domains using policy, communication, and relationship-building skills to drive individual, adjacent, and structural change.

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Pharmacy Students Practicing Health Advocate Competency Roles in Workplace-Based Training

A longitudinal study found that pharmacy students develop health advocacy skills during workplace training primarily through biomedical-focused practices with limited supervisor feedback.

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AdvoCaring: A Cocurricular Program to Provide Advocacy and Caring to Underserved Populations in Baltimore

A four-year cocurricular service program partnered pharmacy students with community agencies to provide sustained care to underserved populations while developing advocacy and patient-centered skills.

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Incorporating Health Policy and Advocacy Curricula Into Undergraduate Medical Education in the United States

The authors examine gaps in health policy and advocacy training in undergraduate medical education and present case studies of two programs designed to prepare future physicians to address social determinants of health through advocacy and community engagement.

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The AACP Academic Affairs Committee’s Guidance for Use of the Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) for Pharmacy Graduates

This guidance document outlines the development and recommended use of revised curricular outcomes and entrustable professional activities to support pharmacy programs in preparing graduates for professional practice, including advocacy-related competencies.

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Impact of a Simulated Legislative Visit on Student Pharmacists’ Political Skill Inventory Scores

This study evaluates how a simulated legislative visit influences student pharmacists’ political skills and perceptions of their role as advocates.

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Assessing the Impact of a Didactic Lecture for Student Pharmacists on Legislative Advocacy

This study examines whether a brief didactic lecture improves student pharmacists’ knowledge of and commitment to legislative advocacy.

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Developing Students as Advocates through a Pilot Advocacy Curricular Thread within a PharmD Curriculum

This idea paper outlines the rationale, design, and early observations from a pilot advocacy curricular thread aimed at strengthening advocacy skill development among student pharmacists.

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The Use of Oral Presentations, Role-play Sessions, and Reflective Critiques to Emphasize the Advocate Learning Outcome in the Pharmacy Curriculum

The authors describe and evaluate the integration of oral presentations, role-play, and reflective activities to strengthen advocacy learning outcomes within the pharmacy curriculum.

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Integration, Perceptions, and Implementation of Legislative Advocacy Within U.S. Schools and Colleges of Pharmacy

This study surveys US pharmacy schools to assess current legislative advocacy training, stakeholder engagement, perceived barriers, and future goals for advocacy integration.

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Students’ Perception of Professional Advocacy Following a Political Advocacy Course

This study compares pharmacy students who completed a political advocacy elective with those who did not to assess differences in advocacy knowledge, engagement, and perceptions of professional responsibility.

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Preparation of Faculty Members and Students to Be Citizen Leaders and Pharmacy Advocates

This study identifies best practices for leadership and advocacy development in pharmacy education through a national survey and literature review to inform recommendations for pharmacy programs.

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The Courage to Advocate: How Two Professions Approach Public Advocacy Work

This qualitative study explores how physicians and lawyers engage in public advocacy and examines the challenges and experiences shaping professional advocacy work.

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A Scoping Review of Calls to Action in Pharmacy Education

This scoping review analyzes published calls to action in pharmacy education to characterize their focus, authorship, and potential influence on advocacy and educational change.

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Fostering Advocacy in Student Pharmacists: Strategies for Curricular Integration and Assessment

This study aimed to discuss teaching and assessment of advocacy skills in student pharmacists as called for in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 2022 Curriculum Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities.

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Assessing the Impact of a Leadership and Advocacy Elective Course in a College of Pharmacy Curriculum

This study evaluates the impact of a leadership and advocacy elective course on pharmacy students’ attitudes and engagement in advocacy through experiential activities and pre- and post-course surveys.

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