1. Have a formalized relationship with the College of Pharmacy through the submission and approval of documents for an appointment in the College.

2. Have a comprehensive, patient-focused professional practice.

3. Be a licensed or registered health care practitioner in good standing with his/her respective state board of practice and/or be certified by his/her board if there is such a process in his/her profession.

4. Possess a high degree of professional competency and motivation, common sense, good judgment, and an unquestionable standard of ethics.

5. Reflect an attitude, professional stature, and character that is suitable in serving as a role model for students.

6. Exhibit primary concern for the health of his/her patients. Professional ethics should operate to ensure the best possible health care for the patient.

7. Be responsible for patient care including the provision of effective instruction and information to the patient in order to ensure the safe and appropriate use of prescribed medications

8. Be receptive to new ideas for the provision of patient care services.

9. Possess the qualities of a teacher, particularly the ability to motivate and communicate with students.

10. Demonstrate good professional relationships with other health professionals.

11. Communicate at regular intervals with other community (and campus) based faculty and the experiential program coordinators to exchange teaching experiences and to discuss, design, and implement ways to improve the learning experiences of students.

12. Continue the active pursuit of new knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to enhancing professional practice.

13. Foster student outcomes that are consistent with experiential education program objectives.

As a preceptor, will I have a student(s) every month that I request?

It depends.  When rotations are scheduled, we try to provide a balance between student preferences and preceptor ability to consistency plan and develop programs at their rotation site.  So the number of students assigned to your rotation site will vary from year to year.

What are the benefits to serving as a preceptor?

The primary benefit to pharmacy preceptors is the personal and professional satisfaction of contributing to the pharmacy profession by sharing their professional experience, knowledge and mentorship to the next generation of pharmacists. As a community-based faculty member of the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, pharmacy preceptors also receive other benefits. Click here for more information.

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