Episode 1 – The Importance of a Strong Orientation with CLEAR Expectations and Creating a Sense of Belonging

Starting a rotation can feel overwhelming for students—but a strong orientation sets the tone for everything that follows. In this first episode of The Preceptor’s Compass, co-hosts Jennifer MacDougall and Harriet Davies sit down with Michael MacNeil, Education Coordinator at Nova Scotia Health, and Naomi Hayden, 2022 Pharmacy graduate and recent Preceptor of the Year, to explore how preceptors can set their students up for success from day one.

We will dig into why orientation matters, how to create a true sense of belonging, and practical ways to set and revisit expectations throughout a rotation. Along the way, we will introduce the CLEAR framework, a simple tool to help preceptors  ...