Distance education: Using compressed interactive video technology for an entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy program

New responsibilities for faculty members and changing student perspectives have occurred with the establishment of an entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy program delivered by compressed interactive video (CIV). The purpose of this article is to describe the experiences of distant site faculty and make recommendations for the successful use of CIV technology in an entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy program. Information obtained from the literature was used in conjunction with the authors' experience to discuss the roles and responsibilities of a distant site facilitator, problems encountered when delivering instructional material via CIV, and recommendations for effective teaching via CIV. Future plans and research questions are also addressed.