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Preceptor Awards
Preceptors and their teams make a commitment to the advancement of student learning. Their dedication and passion alters students’ ideas of what it means to be a pharmacist. In recognition of the vital role preceptors play in our students’ educational journeys, the University presents annual awards to outstanding preceptors who:
- Have gained respect from students as an effective role model in the practice of pharmacy.
- Create a positive learning environment at the practice site.
- Make a positive impact at the practice site.
- Treat students, patients and other professionals with respect.
- Encourage students to take advantage of challenging opportunities at the practice site.
- Make contributions to the profession of pharmacy.
- Are attentive, responsive and available to provide assistance to students, patients and members of the health care team.
Award Categories
Each year, the University presents four preceptor awards. Finalists for each award are also recognized.
- The APPE Clinical Pharmacy Excellence Award is given to a University faculty member for demonstrating excellence in teaching, innovations in clinical advancements, professionalism and commitment to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- The APPE Adjunct Preceptor of the Year is given to an adjunct preceptor for demonstrating excellence in teaching, innovations in clinical advancements, professionalism and commitment to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- The IPPE Community Preceptor of the Year is given to a preceptor for demonstrating excellence in teaching, professionalism and commitment to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
- The IPPE Health System Preceptor of the Year is given to a preceptor for demonstrating excellence in teaching, professionalism and commitment to the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Award Recipients
APPE Clinical Pharmacy Excellence Award
2020: Golden L. Peters, Pharm.D., BCPS - North Central Community Health Center2019: Abigail Yancey, B.S ’02, Pharm.D. ’03, FCCP, BCPS - SSM St. Mary's Health Center
2018: Aaron Hartmann, Pharm.D., BCPS – Barnes Jewish Hospital
2017: Katie Tellor, Pharm.D., BCPS - Missouri Baptist Medical Center
2016: Janelle Mann, Pharm.D. ’09, BCOP – Siteman Cancer Center
2015: Anastasia Armbruster, Pharm.D. ’09, BCPS - Missouri Baptist Medical Center
2014: Shin-yu Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS - SSM St. Mary's Health Center
2013: Abigail Yancey, B.S ’02, Pharm.D. ’03, FCCP, BCPS - SSM St. Mary's Health Center
APPE Adjunct Preceptor of the Year
2020: Lauren Palmier, Pharm.D. '14 - Schnucks Pharmacy2019: Monia Parikh, Pharm D. '16 - Presence St. Joseph Medical Center
2018: Bethany Tellor, Pharm.D. ’10 – Barnes Jewish Hospital
2017: Jeff Rapp, B.S. ’97, Pharm.D. ’98, BCPS - SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia Illinois
2016: Alexander Bryant, Pharm.D. ’07 – Mercy Hospital St. Louis
2015: Daniel Kistner, Pharm.D. ’11 – Vizient Inc.
IPPE Community Preceptor of the Year
2020: Christopher M. Geronsin, R.Ph. - Beverly Hills Pharmacy2018: Majid Kamal, Pharm.D. – Walgreens Pharmacy
2017: Taylor Howell, Pharm.D. – Walgreens Pharmacy
2016: Britney Mushill, Pharm.D. ’09 – Schnucks Pharmacy
2015: Sean Levins, Pharm.D. ’10 – Walgreens Pharmacy
IPPE Health System Preceptor of the Year
2020: Daniel R. Bollman, Pharm.D. - Red Bud Regional Hospital
2018: Amber Graham, Pharm.D. ’10 – Capital Region Medical Center
2017: Karen Scott, RPh, MBA – Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest
2016: Brittany McNew, Pharm.D. ’09 – Ranken Jordan, a Pediatric Specialty Hospital
2015: Jennifer Rushing, Pharm.D. ’08 – SSM St. Joseph Health Center
IPPE Preceptor Merit Awards
2020: Joseph Tyler Edwards, Pharm.D. ’16 - Phelps Health
2020: Steven L. Meredith, R.Ph. - WalMart Pharmacy
2020: Wendy K. Roe, R.Ph. - CVS Pharmacy
2020: Vito Sansone, R.Ph., BCPP - SSM St. Joseph's Health Center/Wentzville
In The News
Scott Griggs, Pharm.D., Ph.D., associate professor of pharmacy administration and assistant director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Education, teaches courses focused on the business and entrepreneurial sides of pharmacy and the health care industry. As these environments continue to evolve, Griggs guides students in applying their education to real world problem solving and helps them recognize their potential to excel in an increasingly competitive field.
Five members of the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis community recently received 2020 Missouri Pharmacy Association awards, which celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals in the pharmacy profession in Missouri.
Allison Braden, B.S. ’04, Pharm.D. ’05, director of pharmacy services at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, created the first mobile chemotherapy unit in Illinois to bring therapeutics closer to the patients who need them.
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