Preceptor Recognition Program

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition's PharmD EL Program would not exist if not for the incredibly skilled and dedicated preceptors who selflessly dedicate their time, energy, and expertise. Meritorious preceptors deserve a shout-out, and that is what the Preceptor Recognition Program aims to do!

Students are encouraged to reflect on the following questions after each of their EL placements and consider nominating their preceptor(s) for recognition:

In what ways did this preceptor go above and beyond the expectation of providing you a practice opportunity to demonstrate the required EL Competencies in an authentic practice setting?

How did your preceptor's approach to instructing, modeling, coaching, and/or assessing you enhance your experience and takeaways from this rotation?

How are you different as a future pharmacist because of this preceptor (i.e., knowledge, skills, attitudes, professional identity, outlook, sense of self, etc.)?

Eligibility

All preceptors, co-preceptors, SHA Clinical Support Pharmacists, community-based organization coordinators and supervisors, and precepting faculty are eligible to be nominated for recognition. Unlike the previous Preceptor of the Year award, there is no exclusion criteria.

Criteria

Students are encouraged to consider how the nominee demonstrates the following traits:

Dedicates intentional time and energy to the student's learning experience
Creates a space where students feel safe to navigate challenges
Delivers thoughtful feedback that transforms a student's performance and/or professional identity
Models excellence in interpersonal relationships with others
Leaves students more inspired about the profession and the impact they might have as pharmacists

Selection Process

The EL Office reviews the nominations and discusses how best to recognize the great work being done in EL placements across the program. Considerations include the number of preceptors nominated in a given timeframe, the quality and details of the nominations, other available evidence of the preceptor's contributions, and outlets available at the time to showcase the preceptor's merit.

Keep an eye on the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition's social media channels and the EL website!

Preceptor of the Year Award

The Preceptor of the Year Award recognized preceptors who made a significant contribution to the education of PharmD students in the USask EL Program, as nominated by students.

The award has been phased out and replaced by the Preceptor Recognition Program starting in 2026.

2025-2026

Congratulations to Caitlin Thompson and Richard Cashin on being awarded the 2025-2026 Preceptor of the Year Awards.

Check out our feature articles to learn more.

Past Recipients

2024-2025	Amy Soubolsky Justine Larson Kathleen Neudorf-Chrusch
2023-2024	Adrian Chow Tiffany Matisho
2022-2023	Mike Shotter
2021-2022	Not awarded
2020-2021	Not awarded
2019-2020	Not awarded
2018-2019	Aleta Schellenberg
2017-2018	Matthew Walliser