Evaluating the feasibility and scalability of longitudinal placements for undergraduate pharmacy students in primary care

Findings align with international literature advocating longitudinal placements as a means of enhancing clinical preparedness. However, this study highlights systemic barriers to sustainability, including placement funding and infrastructure. Limitations include potential bias from selective site participation, single-institution scope, and reliance on self-reported student data. Broader adoption will require investment in supervision models, MDT training, and resource planning to support scalable.

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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Published
2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102606
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Innovations in Medical Education
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Evaluating the feasibility and scalability of longitudinal placements for undergraduate pharmacy students in primary care

Sarah Cope, Jessica Hardisty, Christine Stewart, Carlie Robertshaw et al.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Innovations in Medical Education
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Evaluating the feasibility and scalability of longitudinal placements for undergraduate pharmacy students in primary care

Sarah Cope, Jessica Hardisty, Christine Stewart, Carlie Robertshaw, Miranda Makepeace, Adam Oxberry, Meadhbh Conway, Emma Boxer, Alexander Moore
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Abstract

Findings align with international literature advocating longitudinal placements as a means of enhancing clinical preparedness. However, this study highlights systemic barriers to sustainability, including placement funding and infrastructure. Limitations include potential bias from selective site participation, single-institution scope, and reliance on self-reported student data. Broader adoption will require investment in supervision models, MDT training, and resource planning to support scalable.

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and LearningVol. 18(5)
University of Sunderland (GB), Newcastle University (GB)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Innovations in Medical Education
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