2539. Characterization of Infectious Diseases Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences at United States Colleges of Pharmacy

BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is a public health crisis. Experiential education about the appropriate use of antimicrobials is necessary to prevent the post-antibiotic era. The purpose of this study was to describe the learning experiences during infectious diseases (ID) advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) offered by ID pharmacy faculty. METHODS: A 18-item, cross-sectional, multi-center, electronic survey was distributed via e-mail to ID pharmacy faculty at 124 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States. Programs were identified via the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education directory. Data related to student learning experiences, preceptor credentials, and teaching opportunities offered to pharmacy students were collected. RESULTS: Seventy-two (58%) ID faculty responded to the survey and 64 (89%) offered an ID APPE. Forty-three (67%) preceptors completed a PGY-2 ID pharmacy residency and 17 (27%) completed an ID pharmacy fellowship. ID physicians served as co-preceptors for 52% of rotations but only 34% had other ID pharmacists as co-preceptors. Of the 64 APPEs offered, 45% were at an academic medical center. The majority of students participated in antimicrobial stewardship activities (84%) and ID consults (80%) in adults. Greater than 90% of APPEs included learning experiences related to bone and joint, cardiovascular, central nervous system, Clostridioides difficile, fungal, intra-abdominal, lower respiratory, skin and soft-tissue, and urologic infections. Viral hepatitis (39%), travel medicine (13%), ophthalmologic (39%), parasitic (33%), and rickettsial (31%) infections were less commonly offered. Most students were required to present patient cases (92%), lead topic discussions (91%), present journal clubs (89%), conduct medication use evaluations (56%) and work on research projects (53%). CONCLUSION: Pharmacy ID APPEs provide students with a broad range of experiences, particularly in adult populations. Students commonly participated in the management of core infectious syndromes. ID APPEs provide students additional training on the appropriate use of antimicrobials. DISCLOSURES: All authors: No reported disclosures.