Use of student pharmacist peer feedback during a journal club in an advanced in pharmacy practice experience

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of peer feedback during a journal club by student pharmacists during an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE). We hypothesized that students providing constructive feedback to their peers would positively affect learning. Methods: Students from two different universities and three different APPE practice specialties participated in the study. Students received training on providing constructive feedback and then provided written and verbal feedback to their peers after their journal club presentations. Students were then surveyed on this experience. Results: Forty-three APPE students completed the study. Students reported the activity positively affected their ability to evaluate and provide feedback to peers. The students also stated the experience positively promoted their growth and learning. Conclusions: This APPE activity provided an opportunity to learn how to provide constructive feedback. Activities should be created at schools of pharmacy that engage students while teaching ways to provide quality feedback. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.