5 Conclusion
A large proportion of hospital pharmacists in Qatar self-assessed themselves as having deficiencies in several areas of research competencies, particularly in developing research protocols, critically appraising the literature, and applying the appropriate statistical techniques. The findings have important implications for developing informal research training and strong academic mentorship programs to bridge the gaps found among hospital-practicing pharmacists in Qatar. The results suggest that pharmacy educators and curriculum planners should include more extensive course content and experience related to pharmacy practice research in undergraduate curricula. This will increase exposure to research and a research career.ภ