Purpose
The Preceptor of the Year Award recognizes a preceptor who has made a significant contribution to the education of PharmD students in the USask EL Program. Preceptors are nominated by students.
Criteria
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Students are asked to describe how the preceptor demonstrates the following traits in their nomination:
A commitment to facilitation of student learning through activities such as frequent feedback, encouragement, establishment of specific goals and expectations and authentic learning activities |
Enthusiasm for the role of preceptor and working with students |
Guidance and support to help students achieve the required competencies |
Effective communication and collaboration with the student |
A high standard of professionalism and excellent role model for the student |
Eligibility
Eligible Preceptors
Preceptors of IPPE (PHAR 185, 285) and APPE (PHAR 481, 482, 484, 484) rotations |
Preceptors from all practice settings (e.g., community, hospital, and specialty) |
The nominee must have directly supervised the student who is nominating them within the most recent academic year |
Ineligible Preceptors
Immersion (PHAR 188, 288, 388) preceptors |
Service learning (PHAR 189) preceptors/coordinators |
Individuals who hold tenure track faculty appointments |
Winners of this award in the previous three years |
Past Recipients
2022-2023
Congratulations to Mike Shotter, Senior Pharmacist at Cypress Regional Hospital, on being awarded the 2022-2023 Preceptor of the Year Award.
Check out our feature article about Mike to learn more.
Previous Years
2022-2023 | Mike Shotter |
2021-2022 | Not awarded |
2020-2021 | Not awarded |
2019-2020 | Not awarded |
2018-2019 | Aleta Schellenberg |
2017-2018 | Matthew Walliser |