Welcome Preceptors! You are very important to the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Preceptors are the teachers for more than 25 % of our program through the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). As a preceptor, you have the unique role of being a pharmacist AND a teacher. The College of Pharmacy is working on various initiatives to support you in this important endeavor of teaching our future pharmacists.
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Email | Phone | Web Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes a good preceptor? - Professionalism
- Desire to educate and share knowledge with students
- Willingness to mentor
- Time commitment for precepting
- Respect for others
- Willingness to work with a diverse student population
(from the Preceptor's Handbook for Pharmacists, 2005) As a preceptor, what do you do with and for your students? - Partnering for education
- Role modeling
- Educating
- Coaching
- Evaluating performance
- Modeling professionalism
- Exemplifying teamwork
- Investing time & energy
- Individualizing learning activities
- Providing guidance
(from the Preceptor's Handbook for Pharmacists, 2005) What are the standards for experiential education? Where can I find some ideas for precepting students in my site? | 
