Preceptors

Become a pharmacy preceptor

Preceptors are practicing pharmacists who provide personal instruction, training, supervision and mentorship to pharmacy students in a real-world setting. You are the heart of our program, advancing the profession and shaping future colleagues.

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Why precept?

  • Directly shape the education and professional development of future pharmacists.
  • Enhance your teaching, leadership and communication skills.
  • Provide the important mentorship you received as a student.

The role of a preceptor

Our students complete up to 40 weeks of supervised rotations and experiential education across our two PharmD programs — one for entry-to-practice and one for practicing pharmacists (PPP). This diverse training is made possible by our dedicated preceptors. Your commitment is crucial to our program's success.

As a preceptor, you will:

  • Create valuable patient care opportunities.
  • Guide students through real-world scenarios.
  • Assess their professional performance and growth.

Diverse Practice Settings

We aim to provide students with optimal learning opportunities by partnering with exemplary preceptors across diverse settings throughout the province.

Our preceptors practice in a wide variety of environments, including:

  • Institutions, including acute care, long-term care and corrections facilities
  • Community pharmacies
  • Ambulatory clinics
  • Specialty sites (For example: drug stewardship, academic/teaching, research, industry, leadership)

Support for preceptors

Become a Preceptor

Be the mentor. Shape the future. Provide the essential, hands-on mentorship that transforms pharmacy students into skilled professionals over their 40 weeks of experiential training.

Course Information

Access resources, schedules, specific course details and learning objectives for the current rotation.

Core ELMS

Get quick access and guidance for the essential tools you use to manage student schedules, evaluations and rotation documentation.

Training

Learn best practices, explore resources and register for workshops to ensure a high-quality student learning experience.

Resources

Your quick-access hub for forms, policies, faculty contacts, FAQs and support documents to navigate your role effectively.

Benefits + Awards

Discover the benefits and recognition opportunities available to our dedicated preceptors, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits and annual awards.

Contact Us

Have questions about precepting or need support during a placement? Connect with our team of coordinators and faculty leads for direct support.

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What our preceptors are saying

Learning is ongoing. My students learn from me and I learn from them. It is a wonderful opportunity from which preceptor and students benefit from. It is a symbiotic relationship.

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