Questionnaire for pharmaceutical students: career choice in relation to hospital pharmacy

This questionnaire aims to understand factors influencing the choice of a career in hospital pharmacy among pharmaceutical students in Europe. Your answers are anonymous and will be used for research purposes only. The questionnaire will take you approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation!

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Please select the country where your University/School of Pharmacy is located.

Please select country of your origin from the list or select OTHER if you live in a country outside of Europe.

Please specify the name of your University/Faculty of Pharmacy, preferably in English

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PERSONAL INTERESTS AND PASSIONS: (towards specific pharmacy sectors, such as community pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, academia, and science…)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: I prefer a career choice in the sector where I feel confident in my capabilities and where my strengths can be utilised.
JOB MARKET DEMAND: I prefer a career in fields with high demand and good job prospects.
ECONOMIC FACTORS: Potential earnings and job stability.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: I prefer a career with accessible and reputable educational pathways and a workplace that gives me an opportunity to pursue further studies (post-graduate degrees)
INFLUENCE OF FAMILY AND PEERS. Family expectations and peer influence.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE.
SOCIAL IMPACT AND VALUES. I prefer a career that aligns with my values. I prefer a career where I can contribute to society in meaningful ways.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. The potential for growth and advancement in a career is an important factor.
WORKING CONDITIONS. The nature of the work environment, including factors like job strain, safety, and overall working conditions.

1 is Very unlikely, 10 is Very likely

University lectures and seminars; information from lecturersInternships and placements in the hospitalWorkshops and conferencesInternet and social networksFrom classmates and friendsOther

1 is Not attractive at all, 10 is Very attractive

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Diverse work activities within the hospital pharmacy
Opportunity to work directly with other healthcare professionals and multi-professional teams
Access to modern technology and pharmaceuticals
Professional growth, the opportunity to specialise and further education
Job stability
Opportunity to influence patient care
Salary
Work environment in the hospital

Are there other aspects that attract you to consider a career in hospital pharmacy (please list a maximum of three; you can respond in your native language)?
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I do not have enough information about what the job of a hospital pharmacist entails.
I feel inadequately prepared for the practical demands of hospital pharmacy.
The residency programme/specialisation programme is too demanding and/or too difficult to enroll in.
I do not see a clear career pathway/progression path in the hospital pharmacy sector.
I do not see access to the patient and clinical activities of a hospital pharmacist.
Working in a hospital is too stressful.
The pay in hospital pharmacies is inadequate.
I prefer to work in other pharmacy sectors (community pharmacy, industry and others).
Hospital pharmacy offers fewer opportunities for professional growth.
Hospital work is not flexible enough (working hours, shifts, less opportunity for remote working).

Yes, it is a mandatory part of our curriculaYes, I did/will do an internship/externship, even if it was not mandatoryYes, but I did not take advantage of this opportunityNo, the opportunity was not offeredNo, I don't know if there is/was such an opportunity

I now have a more POSITIVE view of the overall attractiveness of hospital pharmacy as a career.I now have a more NEGATIVE view of the overall attractiveness of hospital pharmacy as a career.The hospital internship/placement has not changed my view of the overall attractiveness of hospital pharmacy as a career.I have not yet finished my hospital internship/placement.

You can reply in your own language if you wish.

Questionnaire for pharmaceutical students: career choice in relation to hospital pharmacy

I. Demographic data

II. Key drivers of career choice

III. Interest in hospital pharmacy

IV. Awareness of hospital pharmacy

V. Attractive aspects of hospital pharmacy

VI. Disincentives to a career in hospital pharmacy

Questions for students in 4/5/6th year and graduates

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