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February 21, 2026Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and LearningOpen Access

An exploration of virtual standardized patients and their effect on clinical readiness in pharmacy education

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RARobin Andrade

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Overview

Narrative review explores virtual standardized patients' effects on clinical readiness in pharmacy education, suggesting positive implications for student preparedness.

Key Points

  • This review aims to evaluate the role of virtual standardized patients in enhancing clinical readiness and self-efficacy in pharmacy students.
  • Conducted a narrative review
  • Synthesized literature from pharmacy and health professions education
  • Analyzed using Social Cognitive Theory and Constructivist Learning Theory
  • Virtual standardized patients enhance students' self-efficacy and clinical preparedness
  • Provide repeatable, low-stakes practice with immediate feedback
  • Align with theoretical mechanisms such as performance accomplishment and reflective engagement

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Robin Andrade (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994b64873532290d01f8fchttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102599
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