Academic Appointments

Preceptors are essential in preparing students to be confident pharmacist graduates who are ready to enter practice. As such, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is pleased to be able to offer Academic Appointments to preceptors as recognition of their critical role in the education of students. There are two academic titles available to preceptors at the Faculty:

Clinical Preceptor: Every preceptor receives this title, and is eligible for Library Access if the Library Access form is completed and submitted. This provides 120 days of University of Alberta library access corresponding to the term in which they are precepting.

Apply now for Library Resources.

Clinical Academic Colleague (CAC): This appointment is available to preceptors who continually support the Faculty and its students by precepting on a consistent basis. This appointment grants the preceptor access to the University of Alberta library for an entire year. Other privileges are available.

Apply Now for CAC Status.

Full details regarding Academic Appointments, Eligibility, and Application Processes are outlined here.