Become a Pharmacy Experience Preceptor

Dear Pharmacist Colleague,

As we reflect on our own days in pharmacy school, we can’t help but think back to our time on rotations and the remarkable individuals who guided and supported us along the way. We had the privilege of learning in diverse settings such as adult medicine, hospital pharmacy, ambulatory care, infectious disease, cardiology, and community pharmacy, among others. The experiences we gained during those rotations were invaluable, and we often find ourselves thinking about the incredible preceptors who shaped our understanding of pharmacy practice.

As faculty members and preceptors ourselves, we strive to emulate the best qualities we learned from our mentors: a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, empathy, and the highest standards of professionalism. We often wonder how our careers might have turned out if it weren’t for those individuals who took the time to mentor us and pass on their wisdom.

If you’ve  had a similar experience, and we sincerely hope  you have, we kindly ask you to consider continuing the circle of mentorship by precepting a student for an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience(IPPE) or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE). We are always eager to welcome high-quality preceptors to our team, individuals who are passionate about not only teaching drug therapy management, but also guiding students on what it truly means to be a professional pharmacist.

If you are interested in becoming a LECOM preceptor, we would love to connect with you and discuss our program in more detail, as well as explore your availability for hosting a student rotation. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at any time.

Thank you for your time, and more  importantly, thank you for your service to patients, our profession and the next generation of pharmacists.

Warmest regards,

Luke Gilmore, Pharm.D.

Director, Office of Experiential Education – Erie, PA Campus
1858 W. Grandview Boulevard
Erie, PA 16509
Phone: (814) 860-5167
Fax: (814) 860-5183
rxrotations-PA@lecom.edu

Summer Burroughs, Pharm.D. J.D.

Director, Office of Experiential Education – Bradenton, FL Campus
5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Bradenton, FL 34211
Phone: (941) 782-5646
Fax (941) 782-5733
rxrotations-FL@lecom.edu