Training Student Pharmacists in Microaggressions and Gender Inclusive Communication.

Objective: The objectives of this study were to describe the implementation of a microaggression and gender inclusive communication (MGIC) module in a required course in a Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum; and to evaluate the impact on student pharmacist knowledge, comfort, and confidence using gender inclusive communication and addressing microaggressions.

Methods: Students participated in MGIC module, which included training on microaggressions, and terminology related to gender. The module implementation was evaluated through a pre and post training knowledge assessment and survey of student confidence, comfort, and perceived importance of gender inclusive care.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacists' Perception of Telehealth Services in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Identifying Barriers and Best Practices for the Older Patient and Beyond.

Telehealth practice in the ambulatory care pharmacy setting has seen extensive expansion because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, evaluations of pharmacy-driven telehealth services have shown positive patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction, but little was known about pharmacist provider satisfaction. Additionally, barriers to telehealth practice have been highlighted with the widespread expansion of telehealth.

Teaching transgender patient care to student pharmacists.

Introduction: This study describes content on transgender care taught in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) course and evaluates students' confidence and knowledge of providing care for transgender people. It also examines what pharmacy students want to learn about providing care to transgender people.

Methods: Three hours of transgender patient care content was integrated into a pharmacy course that focused on therapeutics of special populations.