Pharmacyforward

Special Host Timothy Bloom, Ph.D. - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University  - and Guests Heather Petrelli, MA, Ph.D. - Associate Dean of Students Affairs, Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida - and Teresa O'Sullivan, Pharm.D. - Director of Experiential Education Scholarship and Metrics, School of Pharmacy, University of Washington - talk with us about how faculty can facilitate professional identity formation. Key Lessons Faculty and preceptors play a critical role in students' formation of their professional identity. Colleges/schools are now beginning to introduce the concept of professional identity to their students and faculty. Experiential education and practice-based experiences are critical to professional identity formation. Preceptors and faculty can promote reflection by asking questions about authentic practice-based experiences. Explore the why - what is the motivation?  Help students to identif