Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Reflective Writing in Pharmacy Education.

Journal: American journal of pharmaceutical education
Published Date: Apr 29, 2025

Abstract

The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to impact teaching and learning. In this commentary, we explore the opportunity for AI to enhance reflective writing (RW) among student pharmacists. AI-guided RW has the potential to strengthen students' reflective capacity, deepen their autobiographical memory, and develop their self-confidence. This commentary presents examples of how AI can be utilized to enrich RW and includes a sample prompt aimed at facilitating student self-reflection. We explore how integrating AI-facilitated RW assignments into the pharmacy curriculum can help students develop detailed examples for self-reflection and gain exposure to the potential uses of AI in their professional development and career advancement.

Authors

  • Kaitlin M Alexander
    Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA. Electronic address: kaitlin.alexander@cop.ufl.edu.
  • Margeaux Johnson
    UFIT Center for Instructional Technology and Training, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Michelle Z Farland
    Department of Pharmacy Education and Practice, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Amy Blue
    Office of Interprofessional Education, University of Florida Office of the Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, Gainesville, FL, USA.
  • Emily K Bald
    University Writing Program, University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Gainesville, FL, USA.

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