Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 171-179 , July 2010

Development and student evaluation of an introductory biostatistics course as a required course in the doctor of pharmacy curriculum

  • Brian R. Overholser, PharmD
    • ,
  • Kevin M. Sowinski, PharmD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Kevin M. Sowinski, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University, W7555 Myers Bldg, WHS, 1001 West 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202

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PII: S1877-1297(10)00053-5

doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2010.04.006

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 171-179 , July 2010

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