Preceptor News - Spring 2009
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Please follow this link.
College of Pharmacy Hires a New Faculty Member to Coordinate the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
In hiring Rebekah Jackowski, the College is actually welcoming back a great faculty member from the recent past. Rebekah will bring some great experiences to this newly created position. After graduating from the University of Michigan with her PharmD in 2006 and completing a Community Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Iowa/Osterhaus Pharmacy, she accepted a shared faculty position at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Bashas’ United Drug. Her role was to develop patient care programs in the pharmacy. During that time, Rebekah worked extensively with seniors and Medicare Part D. In 2006, she used that experience to help create the Medication Management Center (MMC) at the College of Pharmacy. At the MMC, Rebekah precepted third and fourth year pharmacy students, as well as managed 21 student pre-pharmacy and pharmacy interns. She was then recruited by a company to help lead medication therapy management initiatives nationally. While that position allowed her network nationally with Colleges of Pharmacies and state associations, she missed Tucson, and we were lucky enough to get her back.
Rebekah will lead our Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs). New ACPE guidelines now require that 5% of the curriculum be dedicated to experiences allowing first through third year students direct patient care. This is no small task since the College currently relies on preceptors to facilitate 25% of curriculum in the fourth year rotations. So, we are again going to be asking for your help. Many of you are already participating in this years IPPE pilot course. A link to the objectives of that course is attached (community experiences / institutional experiences / shadowing). This is definitely a "work in progress" and the objectives are flexible. We will use your feedback throughout the semester as we develop the final new curriculum that will take effect next Fall for the Class of 2013.
If you would like to contact Rebekah, you can reach her at 520-626-0499.
Preceptors to get registration discount for the Southwestern Clinical Pharmacy Seminar
This year, preceptors for the College of Pharmacy will receive a discounted registration fee for attending the 42nd Annual continuing education program. The registration rate for preceptors is $75 (compared to the on-site fee of $280). This year's event includes a number of important issues affecting pharmacy. See the brochure for complete details. Please register today!
Please note, the discount does not apply for the pre-symposium workshop.
Rotation Schedules for the Class of 2010 Being Prepared
Over the most recent holiday break, students in the Class of 2010 have started to pick their rotation preferences. They have until the beginning of February to finalize their choices. We will run the rotation match in February with the hopes of releasing schedules in early March.
If you are a preceptor and haven't yet submitted your 2009-2010 availability, please contact Rebecca Malone with your requests.
Preceptors Enjoy Remote Library Access
Please remember, one of the benefits available to use is remote access to the Arizona Health Sciences Library. The process for accessing the library has recently changed. If you are interested in gaining access, please contact Lynda Klasky (520-626-5067) for details.
Be sure you are taking a look all the opportunities available to preceptors
College of Pharmacy Recognizes Award Winning Preceptors
Congratulations to Denise Erickson of Banner Baywood Heart Hospital, 2008 Preceptor of the Year, and Steve Newton of Spectrum Pharmacy Products, 2008 Rookie Preceptor of the Year award. Both Denise and Steve are great preceptors dedicated to teaching new professionals.
The Preceptor of the Year Award is sponsored by the Boesen Family and The Rookie of the Year Award is sponsored by Carl and Kathryn Labbe.
Preceptor Training Online
Looking for some quick preceptor development ideas? For links to preceptor programs and resources, visit this Web site.
Also, if you have ideas for future preceptor development, contact Jamie Joy at (623) 512-5865
Questions about the website, EMS, or rotations in general?
Please feel free to contact Kevin, Jamie, Rebecca, Rebekah, or Lynda if you ever have questions about locating a topic on our Web site, accessing or using our electronic system, or rotations. We are here to help you.
Rotation Web site
Every preceptor and student has his or her own unique log-in that grants access to rotation lists, important forms (evaluations, intern hours, professional leave requests, etc.) and contact information. Other than the "Intern Hours Report," which still requires signatures and hard copies be sent to the Office of Experiential Education, this entire process is Web-based.
To access the site, go here.
Usernames are: Firstname.Lastname
Passwords are initially: Password
If you would like to change your username or forgot your password, contact Kevin Boesen.
The Web page works best with Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later.
Kevin is ready to travel
I have seen many of you at your sites, but I always love to get out. If you want me to stop by, just send me an e-mail.