%0 Journal Article
%T Influence of Pharmacy School Attributes on First-Time NAPLEX Pass Rates
%A Vanessa R. Coleman
%A Trevor L. Scott
%A Melissa A. Nguyen
%J Annals of Pharmacy Education, Safety, and Public Health Advocacy
%@ 3108-4850
%D 2024
%V 4
%N 1
%R 10.51847/n4AWaYjE8g
%P 122-128
%X This study aimed to evaluate how characteristics of pharmacy schools influence first-time pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). A retrospective analysis was conducted using NAPLEX first-time pass rates, institutional attributes, and the proportion of graduates securing a first postgraduate year (PGY1) residency for the years 2014, 2015, and 2016. All U.S. pharmacy colleges accredited as of July 2017 were included. Statistical analyses comprised independent and paired samples t-tests, correlation analyses, and multiple linear regression. Higher first-time NAPLEX pass rates were observed in schools affiliated with academic health centers, those founded before 2000, and public institutions. In 2016, programs following a traditional four-year curriculum outperformed accelerated three-year programs. Additionally, a positive correlation was found between first-time pass rates and both the percentage of fourth-year students obtaining a PGY1 residency and academic health center affiliation. Prior-year pass rates and the proportion of graduates matching into a PGY1 residency emerged as significant predictors in regression models for 2015 and 2016.While certain institutional features are associated with NAPLEX performance, many are non-modifiable. Pharmacy programs may benefit from proactive evaluation of their curricula and student preparedness for licensure examinations.
%U https://smerpub.com/article/influence-of-pharmacy-school-attributes-on-first-time-naplex-pass-rates-wdztqhuioffafwk