The University of Montana

Montana PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Teaching Certificate Program – SHORT DESCRIPTION

Sept 1, 2015 to May 30, 2016

Description of the Program:

This certificate program was created for pharmacy residents interested in increasing their training as an educator. It is designed to build upon the local residency requirements for teaching and presenting to professional audiences. The program includes live and virtual meetings with university and clinical faculty,mentoring for teaching experiences required by the residency site, preparation of an APPE rotation plan, and a teaching portfolio that will be developed by the resident during the year.

  1. Required Activities(in addition to local requirements for teaching)
  1. Attend all five meetings (oneor two face-to-face andthree or fourvideoconferences)
  2. Oct 2 (Friday)conference– 1-4pm at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital; face-to-face
  3. October-Novembervideoconference 1
  4. December-Januaryvideoconference 2
  5. January-February videoconference 3
  6. April face-to-face conference 2in Missoula or videoconference4

PLEASE NOTE: We will identify dates and times for the finalfourmeetings during our first meeting. Each of the videoconferences will be offered twice so we can split into two smaller groups.

  1. Complete readings and assignments prior to meetings or deadlines
  1. Oct Fall Meeting

Pre-meeting preparation:

  • Read attached information about writing a teaching philosophy, Bloom’s taxonomy, and learning styles.
  • Prepare written document of your teaching philosophy (you will need it during meeting)

Meeting topics:

  • Introductions
  • Program overview and review of full syllabus
  • Teaching philosophies
  • Bloom’s taxonomy and creating learning objectives, learning experiences, and assessments of learning
  • Learning styles – things to consider
  • Discuss preferred dates and times for the 4 videoconferences (will follow up with each site)
  1. Videoconference 1 (Oct/Nov): Focus on clinical teaching including how to create a learning experience in a clinical setting and provide clinical instruction for pharmacy students. Full details on topics and resources will be provided at October 2 meeting.
  1. Videoconference 2 (Dec/Jan): Focus on didactic teaching methods with a focus on presentations and discussion groups. Full details on topics and resources will be provided at October 2 meeting.
  1. Videoconference 3 (Jan/Feb):Clinical learning experience (APPE) plans and assessments of student learning in didactic settings. Full details on topics and resources will be provided at October 2 meeting.
  1. Face-to-Face Meeting 2 in Missoula or Videoconference 4 (April): Review teaching experiences during past year, discuss considerations for clinical faculty positions, and catch any topic that did not get covered earlier. Full details on topics and resources will be provided at October 2 meeting.

NOTE: Rho Chi students often schedule their residency showcase the same day from 11:45am to 12:45pm; those residents travelling to Missoula will be encouraged to take part in this.

  1. Prepare, deliver, and assess instructional sessions (see your local residency requirements)

In addition to the teaching demos or experiences during the certificate meetings, we will have residents use their local requirements as sources for reflection and discussion. Based on previous years, it appears that all residents have opportunities to present to groups at least two times during the year. Lectures, CE presentations, and formal teaching experiences in labs or other settings are acceptable activities. We will accept one inservice as a substitute if other opportunities to teach are limited.Save copies of the presentation, handouts, evaluations and any other information related to the activity for your portfolio.

  1. Prepare a plan for an APPE rotation in a clinical setting (Due Feb 1) These plans will be shared during the final videoconference meeting and should incorporate ideas for experiences, feedback, and grading gleaned through earlier discussions, readings, and experience.
  1. Prepare teaching portfolio (Due May 22, 2016) at the latest; earlier is fine. Submit electronicallyas a series of individual files via email.Requirements for the portfolio will be handed out and discussed at the October 2 meeting. It is best to compile elements and complete reflections as experiences are completed.
  1. Assigned Mentors. Residents participating in the certificate program will be split into two groups for the videoconferences. In addition to the mentoring residents receive at their sites, the assigned faculty member will also be available for mentoring and support. Residents should feel free to contact their UM mentor at any time during the year for advice or feedback. Portfolios will be reviewed by the assigned faculty mentor. Sarah Miller will be the contact for all residents during the fall semester as Jean Carter will be on sabbatical. After January 1, 2016, the breakdown for mentors will be as follows.

Group / Assigned Mentor / Contact Information
Billings / Jean Carter / Office: 406-243-5780
Great Falls / Email:
Bozeman / Sarah Miller / Office: 406-243-5787
Missoula / Email:

Sign up for certificate program by Sept 25, 2015.

Signing up for the certificate involves emailing your name, residency site and contact information