Becoming a Pharmacist: The Preceptor’s Role in Shaping Professional Identity
The Preceptor's Compass by Jennifer MacDougall and Harriet Davies
Episode notes
In this episode of The Preceptor’s Compass, we explore Professional Identity Formation (PIF) -the powerful shift learners make from thinking like students to becoming pharmacists.
We are joined by Dr. Janet Cooley, Dr. Teresa O’Sullivan, and Dr. Natalie Kennie‑Kaulbach, who share insights from their collaborative research on how preceptors shape learner identity through everyday teaching moments.
Professional identity formation is not separate from practice — it grows from it. This episode offers practical, evidence‑informed strategies to help preceptors reflect on their own journey, support learners with intention, and shape the next generation of pharmacists.
Whether you are a seasoned preceptor or just beginning, th ...
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PreceptingPharmacy Education College of Pharmacy MaritimesPrecepting RolesDalhousie UniversityProfessional Identity FormationPIF