The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy invites applications for the AACP Award for Excellence in Pharm.D. Program Assessment. This award acknowledges an assessment initiative or project that uses systematic collection, review and use of information to improve the Pharm.D. program. This award is designed to recognize a program for a novel or innovative approach to improving curricula and student learning and/or programmatic continuing quality improvement in addressing either ACPE Standard 24: Educational Outcomes or ACPE Standard 25: Structure and Process.. This award recognizes both outstanding discrete initiative or project and global programmatic assessments for developing and applying evidence of outcomes as part of the ongoing evaluation and improvement of pharmacy professional education. Each winning applicant college/school is provided a stipend of up to $1,200 to cover the costs of registration, travel, and accommodations to attend the AACP Annual Meeting.
New in 2024
- The Award for Excellence in Assessment will be a two step process beginning with a letter of intent. After review, applicants may be invited to proceed to a full submission. Please review the eligibility and instructions page for additional information.
- The evaluation criteria have been updated to reflect the changes outlined in the instructions.
- Letter of intent submission Deadline: November 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. No longer accepting Letters of Intent for 2024.
- Full Submission (by invitation) Deadline February 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific
Closed to Submissions
Application Information
For more information, please review the eligibility and instructions and the evaluation criteria.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Assa-Eley.
2024 Award Recipients
University of California, San Francisco
Yukiko Watanabe, Laura Armstrong ,Katherine Gruenberg and Jaekyu Shin
Using low-tech visualizations to increase the value of curricular mapping for faculty learning
University of Washington
Curtis Jefferson, Rachel Allen, Matthew Elamparo and Terri O'Sullivan
Closing the Loop: Incorporating preceptor feedback from advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) data to measure program outcomes and make rapid cycle program improvements
Past Award Recipients
2023 Honorable Mention
South Dakota State University
Shanna K. OConnor, Brad Laible, and Kristy Ullom,
Intentional and data-driven decision making: Four-year implementation of a novel tool and process to support strategic planning
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Beth K. Janetski, Beth A. Martin, Denise Walbrandt Pigarelli, Casey Gallimore, Emily Tarter, and Olufunmilola Abraham
Course Snapshot: A Simple Tool for Managing Annual Curricular Reviews
2022 Recipient
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Kathryn Fuller, Adam Persky, and Nicole Pinelli Reitter
Accuracy and Usability of Redesigned Entrustable Professional Activity Assessments in Pharmacy Practice Experiences
2021 Honorable Mention
Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Myrah Stockdale, Riley Bowers, Dustin Wilson, and C. Scott Asbill
Full Curricular Review: A Systematic Faculty-Led Model for Curricular Innovation and Design
Idaho State University College of Pharmacy
Shanna O’Connor, Jennifer Adams, Kevin Cleveland, Tracy Pettinger, and Michael Biddle
Sustainable Annual Course Review Evaluation and Development (SACRED) Process for Curriculum Review
2020 Recipient
Harding University College of Pharmacy
Henry North, Jim Nesbit, Melissa Max, Shawn Turner, Lana Gettman, Kwame G. Yeboah, MaRanda Herring, Anissa Harris, Sarah Griffin, and Landry K. Kamdem
Course Coordinator Assessment Workflow: An Integrated Assessment Tool to Monitor and Improve Student Learning
Honorable Mention
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
Nalin Payakachat, David Caldwell, Cindy Stowe, and Ashley Castleberry
Adapting to the Changing Pharmacy Environment: An Evolving Student Assessment Process
University of Southern California
Maryann Wu, Dabrick A.Brill, Mrunmayee P. Shirodkar, Jianxuan Tan, Mukesh Poptani, Ying Wang, and Ian S. Haworth
AARDVARC: An Automated Approach to Reviewing and Developing Valuable Assessment Resources for your Curriculum
2019 Honorable Mention
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences
Lisa Charneski, Suzanne Carbonaro, Laura A. Mandos, Tyan Thomas, Sarah Kleinfeld, Islam M. Ghazi, Karen J. Tietze, Jane F. Bowen
A Multimodal Real-Time Assessment Process and Its Impact on Student Achievement and Progression in the First Year of a Doctor of Pharmacy Program
2018
Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Maria Miller Thurston, Jill Augustine, and Lea Bonner
Multimodal assessment of a co-curricular professional engagement program
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Eric H. Gilliam, Jason M. Brunner, Wesley Nuffer, Toral C Patel, and Megan E. Thompson
Unique Assessments for Unique Experiences: Content Validation of Three Assessment Tools for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Rotations
Honorable Mention
The University of Iowa
Mary Elizabeth Ray, Lisa DuBrava, Mary Starry
Leveraging a Required E-Portfolio Course to Meet Multiple Needs: Student Assessment, Curricular Improvement, and Accreditation
Oregon State University
Tanya L Ostrogorsky, and Gary E. DeLander
Gatekeeper or Facilitator: Empowering Students to Optimize Experiential Learning through Structured Summative and Formative Assessments
2017
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Adam M. Persky, Jessica M. Greene, Tom Angelo, Heidi Anksorus, Kathryn Fuller, and Jacqueline E. McLaughlin
Developing an Innovative, Comprehensive First-1 Year Capstone to Assess and Improve Student Learning and Curriculum Effectiveness
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Therese I Poirier, Miranda Wilhelm, Katie Ronald, Jingyang Fan
A Programmatic Model for Student and Faculty Assessment of Interprofessional Education Simulation Training
University of Pittsburgh
Neal Benedict, Pamela Smithburger, Amy Calabese Donihi, Philip Empey, Lawrence Kobulinsky, Amy Seybert, Thomas Waters, Scott Drab, John Lutzz, Deborah Farkas, Susan Meyer
Blended Simulation Progress Testing for Assessment of Practice Readiness Past Award Recipients
2016
Pacific University Oregon School of Pharmacy
David G. Fuentes, Jeremy A. Hughes, Anita J. Cleven, Jackson Ross, Fawzy Elbarbry, Ian C. Doyle, Mark A. Della Paolera, Brendan Stamper, Kelli Cadelinia
PIE-RECAP: A Structured Reflective Journal Writing Model and Rubric to Guide Development of Self-Awareness and Actionable Plans for Positive Change
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
Jennifer Kirwin, Margarita DiVall, Danielle Miller
Evaluation of a Systematic Curriculum Review Process and Impact on the Pharmacy Curriculum
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Kate Aument, Rosalyn P. Vellurattil
Programmatic Evaluation and Quality Improvement: Designing and Implementing a Systematic
Process for Assessing and Improving Faculty Peer Observations
2015
Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Nicia Lemoine, Tamara Ferry, Michael Brown
Embedded Assessment: A Three Step Model for Continuous Improvement
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
Ashley Castleberry, Kathryn K. Neill (UAMS), Cindy D. Stowe (Sullivan University College of Pharmacy)
CHARMing Feedback in Authentic Assessment
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
Beth A. Martin, Sarah E. Kuba, Michael E. Pitterle
Outcome Tracker: A System of Embedded Assessments
2014
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy (Abstract)
Leanne Coyne, Karen McClendon, Parto Khansari, Tiffanie Ho, David Pearson
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Abstract)
Michael J. Fulford, Lindsey Welch
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (Abstract)
Lisa Lebovitz, Richard Dalby
2013
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Stuart J. Beatty, Katherine A. Kelley
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Norma J. Owens, Celia P. MacDonnell, Marilyn M. Barbour, Eunsun Noh
St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Jane M. Souza, Jennifer L. Mathews, Richard F. O'Brocta
2012
University of Minnesota
Kristin K. Janke
The University of Oklahoma
Melissa S. Medina
University of Pittsburgh
Susan M. Meyer
2011
Northeastern University
Margarita V. Divall
2010
Drake University College of Pharmacy
Charles R. Phillips
Pacific University Oregon College of Pharmacy
Pauline A. Cawley
2009
Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Greg L. Alston, Bryan L. Love
Touro University California College of Pharmacy
Mitchell J. Barnett, Karl Meszaros, Karna McDonald, Heidi Wehring, David J. Evans, Debra S. Sasaki-Hill, Paul C. Goldsmith, Katherine K. Knapp
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
Sharon McDonough, Kristen L. Helms, Paul W. Jungnickel, E. Kelly Hester, Jan Kavookjian
