The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy certainly appreciates all the preceptors who support the experiential education program and contribute to the education of our students- we couldn't do it without you!
The Office of External Studies reviews applications for new preceptors year-round. Let us know you're interested by completing the application using code PHARM2025.
For questions or trouble with the application site, please contact our office.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy has established the following criteria for pharmacist preceptors within the experiential program:
Non-pharmacist preceptors are approved on a limited basis for experiences including but not limited to research or academia. Pharmacy Residents are also eligible to serve as preceptors in the experiential program as part of the layered learning model under the direction of a Primary Site Preceptor, who meets the requirements outlined above.
Click here for the preceptor application.
Resources for current preceptors are housed in the college's experiential learning management system, CORE ELMS. If you are a current preceptor and cannot access CORE ELMS, please contact the Office of External Studies to request a password reset.
The UK College of Pharmacy created the Hall of Distinguished Preceptors to recognize excellence in precepting in experiential education. Individuals are initially nominated by student pharmacists and have a record of excellence by demonstrating a commitment to precepting through preceptor development, providing multiple learning opportunities, and receiving high marks on site and preceptor evaluations. Categories of recognition include Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience, Commonwealth Experience Rotation, New Preceptor, Louisville Clinical Education Center, and Lifetime Achievement.
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