Degrees conferred are reported in tabular form showing degrees by schools, by district, by ethnic group, and by type of degree (BS, BPharm, PharmD, master of science, PhD, and honorary). (LBH)

Statistics are presented that indicate that the period of rapidly changing student populations (increased numbers in general and females and minority groups in particular) has come to an end. Changes continue to occur but at a much slower rate. (LBH)

This 1999 annual supplement to the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education contains reports of staff members of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP); policy guidelines; the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education annual report; and minutes of various AACP meetings. Also included are statistics on pharmacy student…

Graduate programs are reported at 55 of the 72 accredited pharmacy schools in the U.S. for the 1976-77 academic year. Tables show the distribution of students in these programs. (LBH)

Statistics for 1977 enrollments in pharmacy degree programs are presented, and comparisons are made with 1976 enrollments. Most of the tables list figures by schools and states. Increases have occurred in overall enrollment and in female and under-represented minorities enrollment in the Pharm D program as a second pharmacy degree. (SW)

Statistics for 1977 enrollments in graduate level pharmacy degree programs are presented. Tables indicate full- and part-time enrollments in masters and doctoral programs and enrollments in speciality areas. Enrollments of minorities and women, enrollments by state and school, financial support information, and degree programs of different schools…

Although a literature review indicates a dissatisfaction of pharmacists with pharmacy education, a survey of registered pharmacists in Oklahoma, conducted to determine the attitudes and perceptions of practicing pharmacists, indicates that the majority of respondents have a favorable attitude toward current pharmacy education. (JMD)

To meet the needs of dental patients for pharmaceutical services, dental schools have upgraded their emphasis in teaching pharmacology and the professional associations have developed liaison between each other. This survey examines the nature and extent of pharmacy colleges' involvement with dentistry. (LBH)

A preliminary study that seeks to determine, quantitatively and qualitatively, the effectiveness of externship preceptors in training Purdue University students to practice pharmacy in community and hospital environments is described. Variables that can effect externships are appended. (JMD)

The extent to which the Pharmacy College Admissions Test and other admissions criteria predict (1) academic performance during later years at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, and (2) scores on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NABPLEX), and a board of pharmacy law examination are assessed.…

Data for the academic year 1977-78 are presented for degrees conferred by schools and colleges of pharmacy, and by geographic district, sex, and ethnic grouping of graduates. Degrees reported include bachelor of science, bachelor of pharmacy, doctor of pharmacy, master of science, and doctor of philosophy. (JMD)