A Descriptive Analysis of Key Findings From the 2024-2025 ISPOR Student Interest Survey
Author(s)
Kanya Shah, MBA, MS, PharmD1, Lane Carrandi, BSc, MPH2, Kenechukwu C. Ben-Umeh, BPharm3, Julianne A. Mercer, PharmD4, Ravi Y. Upadhyay, MS5, Tanyaradzwa Mambo, BA6, Emeka E. Duru, BSc3, Jillur Rahim, MA7, Zeba M. Khan, MS, RPh, PhD8;
1University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes, and Policy, Graduate Student, Chicago, IL, USA, 2Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia, 3University of Utah, Department of Pharmacotherapy, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 4University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy Division, Austin, TX, USA, 5University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Little Rock, AR, USA, 6Mercer University College of Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA, USA, 7University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA, 8Zebgene LLC, Zebgene LLC, PA, USA
1University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes, and Policy, Graduate Student, Chicago, IL, USA, 2Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia, 3University of Utah, Department of Pharmacotherapy, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 4University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy Division, Austin, TX, USA, 5University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Little Rock, AR, USA, 6Mercer University College of Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA, USA, 7University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA, 8Zebgene LLC, Zebgene LLC, PA, USA
Presentation Documents
OBJECTIVES: The Student Interest Survey is an electronic questionnaire produced annually by the ISPOR Student Network’s Survey & Evaluation Committee to provide insights into students’ engagement with ISPOR. This analysis highlights key findings from the 2024-25 survey and identifies the learning opportunities most valued by student members.
METHODS: The Student Interest Survey was distributed to ISPOR’s student members between October and November 2024 via email listservs, the Student Network newsletter, social media platforms, and during in-person/virtual events. Descriptive analyses were performed to summarize respondents’ interests and engagement levels.
RESULTS: The Student Interest Survey was completed by 125 students based in Asia Pacific (46.3%), North America (31.7%), Europe (13.8%), or elsewhere (8.1%). Of the respondents, 45.2% reported pursuing doctoral degrees, and 84.8% reported being a member of their local ISPOR Student Chapter. Most respondents reported attending at least one activity with their local ISPOR Student Chapter, however students frequently cited time constraints (72.5%) and lack of awareness (45.8%) as barriers to engagement. Respondents reported that engagements via online and in-person learning opportunities (e.g., webinars and events with experts) would be most beneficial. Students preferred ISPOR communications through social media (80.8%, most commonly LinkedIn), electronic newsletters (72%) and leadership email communications (32%). Nearly half of respondents (45.5%) reported previously attending an in-person or virtual ISPOR conference or summit. Most respondents (92%) reported plans on attending future ISPOR conferences, summits, or in-person short courses. Student’s topics of interest were machine learning/artificial intelligence/big data (59.2%), drug spending/pricing/reimbursement (56.8%), economic evaluation (56%), health policy (52%), and public health (49.6%).
CONCLUSIONS: While many students are currently engaged with ISPOR, efforts to boost engagement should focus on expanding online learning opportunities and improving interactions with students via their preferred social media platforms.
METHODS: The Student Interest Survey was distributed to ISPOR’s student members between October and November 2024 via email listservs, the Student Network newsletter, social media platforms, and during in-person/virtual events. Descriptive analyses were performed to summarize respondents’ interests and engagement levels.
RESULTS: The Student Interest Survey was completed by 125 students based in Asia Pacific (46.3%), North America (31.7%), Europe (13.8%), or elsewhere (8.1%). Of the respondents, 45.2% reported pursuing doctoral degrees, and 84.8% reported being a member of their local ISPOR Student Chapter. Most respondents reported attending at least one activity with their local ISPOR Student Chapter, however students frequently cited time constraints (72.5%) and lack of awareness (45.8%) as barriers to engagement. Respondents reported that engagements via online and in-person learning opportunities (e.g., webinars and events with experts) would be most beneficial. Students preferred ISPOR communications through social media (80.8%, most commonly LinkedIn), electronic newsletters (72%) and leadership email communications (32%). Nearly half of respondents (45.5%) reported previously attending an in-person or virtual ISPOR conference or summit. Most respondents (92%) reported plans on attending future ISPOR conferences, summits, or in-person short courses. Student’s topics of interest were machine learning/artificial intelligence/big data (59.2%), drug spending/pricing/reimbursement (56.8%), economic evaluation (56%), health policy (52%), and public health (49.6%).
CONCLUSIONS: While many students are currently engaged with ISPOR, efforts to boost engagement should focus on expanding online learning opportunities and improving interactions with students via their preferred social media platforms.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2025-05, ISPOR 2025, Montréal, Quebec, CA
Value in Health, Volume 28, Issue S1
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OP2
Topic
Organizational Practices
Topic Subcategory
Academic & Educational
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No Additional Disease & Conditions/Specialized Treatment Areas