Expectations of Preceptors

• Develop a practice experience which includes written activities and objectives; coordination of activities and pharmacy input with assigned physician supervisors; integration of PharmD students into the ongoing pertinent education activities of the specific site including, but not limited to, journal club, discussion of pertinent disease states, therapeutic controversies, and designated review of primary or secondary literature.
• Supervise the written and verbal recommendations made by the PharmD student.
• Orient the student to the required objectives and activities of the practice experience and the site at the beginning of the month.
• Interact with the student at least three times per week for one to two hour intervals. Preceptors should be readily available to the student. If the preceptor is out of town during a practice experience period, then an alternate preceptor should be assigned.
• Provide a midpoint and final evaluation of the student’s performance. 
• Provide constructive feedback throughout the practice experience.
• Mentor, coach, and encourage the student toward self-directed learning.