(1353) Longitudinal Assessment of Student Pharmacist Well-being with the Well-being Index

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess student pharmacist well-being during the first two years of their academic education utilizing the Pharmacists’ Well-Being Index (WBI).

Methods: WBIs were tracked monthly during the academic year for first- and second-year students enrolled at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy from September 2019 to March 2023. Data were collected through monthly RedCap surveys, then de-identified and separated into 5 study cohorts (A-E). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: Responses from 406 students were evaluated during the five-year study period. WBI ratings showed variance across the first and second professional years of the program. Students also reported fluctuations in WBI throughout academic years, most often correlating with major events (scheduled breaks, COVID-19 pandemic).

Conclusions: Incorporating well-being assessments into the co-curriculum has allowed us to identify when students are struggling with their well-being, provide tools and resources to help enhance their well-being, and opportunities to discuss struggles with their peers. Colleges of Pharmacy must incorporate holistic approaches to address all aspects of well-being.