Pearls for Precepting Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (September 2025)
Recording: Pearls for Precepting Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Target Audience: Preceptors
This activity will include the expertise of award-winning pharmacist preceptors to share their secrets to success with other preceptors. Areas of focus have been identified based on annual quality reviews of student experiences
Presented by:
Shannon Andreen
Shannon Andreen, PharmD, is a 2018 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy with a passion for mentoring the next generation of pharmacists. She enjoys creating hands-on learning experiences for interns and fostering their professional growth. She has trained and precepted students from multiple colleges of pharmacy in the community setting and earned a 2024–2025 Preceptor of the Year award from the U of MN.
Alex Glodowski
Hospital Pharmacist (Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire). IPPE Institutional Preceptor of the Year Nomination (academic year 2024-2025). APPE Acute Care Preceptor of the Year 2024.
Arianne Menze
Arianne has been a pharmacist at Cub Pharmacy since 2014, and a preceptor since 2020. She has precepted students on their Community IPPE, Community APPE, and Advanced Selective IPPE rotations. Her dual role as pharmacy manager and wellness pharmacist, incorporates a focus on Medication Therapy Management services in addition to traditional dispensing learning experiences within the community pharmacy setting.
Anjoli Punjabi
Dr. Anjoli Punjabi is the Director of Health Outcomes & Health Equity at MOBE, a health outcomes company. Anjoli’s areas of work include measuring and evaluating health outcomes, applying data-driven strategies to improve population health, and developing pharmaceutical care programs to optimize medication use. Anjoli graduated in 2017 with her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master's in Public Health from the University of Minnesota and completed the Pharmaceutical Care Leadership Residency, embedding two pharmaceutical care practices within Federally Qualified Healthcare Center clinics. Dr. Punjabi has worked with underrepresented communities across the Twin Cities to increase health equity. She is driven to improve medication use and achieve equitable health outcomes for all populations.
Andrew P. Traynor
Andrew P. Traynor is Professor and Associate Program Director, Experiential Education at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and is a Doctor of Pharmacy and residency program graduate from the same institution. Dr. Traynor’s teaching and professional work has focused on topics such as leadership, rural pharmacy and practice advancement. His work has been recognized through the receipt of an Innovations in Teaching award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the Excellence in Innovation Award from the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, and best manuscript award in leadership development from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Traynor served for 10 years as a faculty member at Concordia University Wisconsin including seven years as chair of the pharmacy practice department.
Learning Objectives:
Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe best practices for creating a positive learning environment for IPPE students.
- Articulate strategies for clear communication on student, site, and preceptor expectations
- Identify strategies for consistent student engagement throughout experience.
Presentation slides
This seminar was recorded on September 18, 2025
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- Any potential conflict of interest has been mitigated.
- No off-label use will be discussed during this presentation.
CE is available for this seminar. To obtain CE for watching this seminar recording, complete the post-seminar evaluation. (UAN JA4008105-0000-25-102-H99-P).
Precepting in 2025: Highlighting Strategies and Higher Educational Trends
Recording: Precepting in 2025: Highlighting Strategies and Higher Educational Trends
Target Audience: Preceptors
Presented by:
Jean Moon, PharmD, FCCP, BCACP, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems (bio)
Learning Objectives:
Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Identify landscape trends impacting higher education.
- Explain different strategies for precepting across generations.
- Create one goal related to precepting different generations in your practice setting.
Presentation slides
This seminar was recorded on February 20, 2025.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Jean Moon has no conflicts of interest to disclose related to the content of their presentation. No off-label use will be discussed during this presentation. Any potential conflict of interest has been mitigated
CE is available for this seminar. To obtain CE for watching this seminar recording, complete the post-seminar evaluation. (UAN JA4008105-0000-25-012-H99-P). 1 contact hour. OT and MLS participants will receive a certificate.
Excellence in Teaching – Creating an Atmosphere of Psychological Safety
Excellence in Teaching – Creating an Atmosphere of Psychological Safety (May, 2026)
Recording: Excellence in Teaching – Creating an Atmosphere of Psychological Safety
Target Audience: Pharmacy Preceptors
Presented by:
Carolyn Hildebrandt, MA
Organizational Development Manager
Graduate Medical Education
Medical School
University of Minnesota,
Carolyn Hildebrandt, MA is the Organizational Development Manager in the Graduate Medical Education office at the University of Minnesota. She offers professional coaching services to trainees in the GME community. She regularly helps coaching clients struggling with time management, interpersonal relationships, imposter syndrome, and career direction issues. She also partners with programs on improvement efforts and struggling trainees. Prior to coming to the U of M, she spent over 15 years in healthcare systems developing leaders and staff.
Learning Objectives:
Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the concept of psychological safety and its importance in the learning environment of our trainees.
- Identify the key components of psychological safety for our learners in 3 key areas through video demonstrations of typical interactions followed by excellent examples.
Presentation slides
This seminar was recorded on May 20, 2026.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with an ineligible company that have been disclosed by the planners and presenters of this learning activity. Any potential conflict of interest has been mitigated
CE is available for this seminar. To obtain CE for watching this seminar recording, complete the embedded assessment questions, complete the post-seminar evaluation. (UAN JA4008105-0000-26-051-H99-P). 1 contact hour.
Prescribing Innovation: Integrating Generative AI Into Student Learning
Recording: Prescribing Innovation: Integrating Generative AI Into Student Learning
Target Audience: Pharmacy Preceptors
Presented by:
Joyce Hu, PharmD
Joyce Hu, PharmD is a recent graduate of the Combined PGY1 Residency & Practice Advancement Fellowship at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She received her PharmD degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Throughout her residency and fellowship, Dr. Hu actively engaged in experiential teaching by mentoring APPE students at her practice site and coaching pharmacy students on patient education in the Professional Skills Development Lab. Her scholarly work as a fellow focused on the development of a tool that can provide preceptors with practical, accessible ways to integrate generative AI into their own learning activities with their students.
Learning Objectives:
Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:
Recognize the benefits and risks of integrating generative AI into student learning activities.
Construct an LLM prompt for student topic discussion preparation using the provided template.
Apply the preceptor toolkit to effectively implement AI-supported topic discussions.
Presentation slides
This seminar was recorded on May 20, 2026.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with an ineligible company that have been disclosed by the planners and presenters of this learning activity. Any potential conflict of interest has been mitigated
CE is available for this seminar. To obtain CE for watching this seminar recording, complete the embedded assessment questions, complete the post-seminar evaluation. (UAN JA4008105-0000-26-052-H99-P) .75 contact hour.
Integrating Oral Assessments: Oral Exam Overview for Preceptors
Recording: Integrating Oral Assessments: Oral Exam Overview for Preceptors
Target Audience: Pharmacy Preceptors
Presented by:
Heather Blue, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Heather Blue is an alum of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and has been teaching within its curriculum for over 10 years. She brings experiences from her clinical practice site, Aspirus St. Luke’s emergency department, into the classroom to develop students’ knowledge of hospital-based pharmacy practice.
Sarah Westberg, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Dr. Sarah Westberg is the dean of the Anderson Family College of Health Sciences at Bethel University and Adjunct Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota.
Learning Objectives:
Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the framework for oral exams for 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students.
- Identify methods for applying similar conversations with students on IPPEs & APPEs to assess clinical knowledge
Presentation slides
This seminar was recorded on May 20, 2026.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with an ineligible company that have been disclosed by the planners and presenters of this learning activity. Any potential conflict of interest has been mitigated
CE is available for this seminar. To obtain CE for watching this seminar recording, complete the embedded assessment questions, complete the post-seminar evaluation. (UAN JA4008105-0000-26-053-H99-P ) .75 contact hour.
MNspire: The Road to Practice Readiness
Recording: MNspire: The Road to Practice Readiness
Target Audience: Pharmacy Preceptors
Presented by:
Andrea Larson, PharmD, BCACP
Assistant Director of Curriculum Delivery
A graduate of the UMN College of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Care Leadership Residency, Dr. Andrea Larson leverages eight years of clinical practice and preceptorship to drive educational innovation. After supporting the design and leading the development of the MNspire curriculum as Senior Strategic Initiatives Lead, she transitioned into her current role as Assistant Director of Curriculum Delivery. Andrea now directs the operational execution, ongoing development and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring seamless delivery and strong stakeholder engagement across the professional program.
Learning Objectives:
Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the pedagogy and core elements of the MNspire curriculum
- Navigate the MNspire Curriculum and Content Structure
- Synchronize Rotation Expectations with Campus Learning
Presentation slides
This seminar was recorded on May 20, 2026.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with an ineligible company that have been disclosed by the planners and presenters of this learning activity. Any potential conflict of interest has been mitigated
CE is available for this seminar. To obtain CE for watching this seminar recording, complete the embedded assessment questions, complete the post-seminar evaluation. (UAN JA4008105-0000-26-054-H99-P) .75 contact hour.
Continuing Education Statements
In support of improving patient care, continuing education requirements for the Professional and Clinical Seminar are planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (OICPD). The National Center OICPD is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Where applicable, each accredited seminar above is approved for 1.0 contact hour for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Following successful completion of the post-seminar evaluation, CE will be confirmed via email to the participant, and participant data will be submitted to The Monitor within 10 days.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider of Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit, the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (OICPD) complies with the ACCME and Joint Accreditors’ Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. The National Center has a conflict of interest policy that requires all individuals involved in the development, planning, implementation, peer review and/or evaluation of an activity to disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. The National Center performs a thorough review of the content of the accredited activity to ensure that any financial relationships have no influence on the content of accredited activities. All potential conflicts of interest that arise based on these financial relationships are mitigated prior to the accredited activity.
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