In its accreditation statements for pharmacy residency programs, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists includes delivering effective education among the practice skills that should be taught during residency. Programs that promote the development of teaching skills are beneficial to all residents since teaching is a component of almost all pharmacy positions, and development in teaching abilities among prospective faculty is especially valued by colleges and schools of pharmacy. Additionally, development of teaching skills is beneficial to preceptors who teach students and residents.
Since 2005, the UAMS College of Pharmacy has enrolled several hundred participants in its year-long Teaching Certificate Program (TCP). While originally developed for pharmacy residents, the program is now offered to residents, fellows, graduate students, preceptors, and faculty from affiliated programs across Arkansas to encourage development of teaching abilities.