The purpose of the Preceptor Excellence Award is to recognize a pharmacy residency preceptor who has excelled in the training of pharmacy residents in his or her first 3-5 years of serving as a preceptor. By recognizing these preceptors, they can serve as role models for other newcomers to pharmacy residency training.

Award applicants should display the following qualities:

1. A record of significant contributions to residency training in the role of preceptor and mentor in the past 3-5 years
2. Leadership qualities
3. Well-respected by peers
4. Innovation
5. Demonstrated leadership in the pharmacy department, institution and own pharmacy practice
6. Active participation in education, research and service on the community and organizational level
7. Evidence of instilling these qualities in his or her residents
8. A track record of having a positive influence on the future careers of pharmacy residents.

Because the purpose of this award is to recognize preceptors who have just begun to have an impact on the training of residents, evaluators will focus on the applicant's achievements as described in the selection criteria over the past 3-5 years and the potential for the preceptor to excel in these areas in the future.

The recipient of this award will be expected to present a summary of his or her teaching philosophy, methods, and sustained contributions to residency training in written and in oral form.

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