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The study aims to investigate how pharmacology is currently taught in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in the US.

Current Practices for Pharmacology Instruction in Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in the United States: A Survey-Based Assessment

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Survey reveals varied practices in pharmacology education among US physical therapy programs, indicating a need for standardized approaches.

The study aims to investigate how pharmacology is currently taught in Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in the US.
Survey distributed to instructors of pharmacology in accredited entry-level PT programs.
Original 16-question survey focused on instructor qualifications, teaching methods, and assessment practices.
Response rate of 18% with 44 out of 249 programs participating.
52% of respondents (n=23/44) were core faculty members.
88% of participants (n=38/43) used an in-person, synchronous teaching format.
98% of programs (n=41/42) relied on written examinations for evaluation.

Wilkinson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Survey reveals varied practices in pharmacology education among US physical therapy programs, indicating a need for standardized approaches.