Scrutiny over high failure rates in pharmacy intern exams

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Scrutiny over high failure rates in pharmacy intern exams

Paulette Crowley

Paulette Crowley

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PSNZ president Professor Rhiannon Braund says interns may not be gaining the skills they need during their intern year because of circumstances created by COVID-19 and the workforce shortage

As interns once again sit their final exam this month, sector leaders are hoping the trend of high failure rates eases, writes Paulette Crowley

The numbers of [interns] who need more time in the programme has definitely, absolutely increased As pharmacy interns sit their final assessments