National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference

Back in-person for 2025 as part of Pharmacy Futures!

The National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference is leveling up with a brand-new location and date—we’re thrilled to announce that we’re returning to an in-person format as part of Pharmacy Futures.

Preparing students and residents to be future pharmacy leaders and mentors to the next generation of pharmacists is a vital part of ASHP’s mission, and ensures pharmacy’s future growth and continued advancement. Don't miss out on this transformative experience to advance your practice and forge meaningful professional connections.

About Preceptors Conference

Whether you are an experienced director or a first-time preceptor, attending the Preceptors Conference is the single best thing you can do to strengthen your precepting skills and program effectiveness!

You will benefit from dynamic and targeted learning, plus have exciting opportunities to share ideas in real time, fostering deeper discussions and connections that are essential for navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Who Should Attend?

  • Residency program directors and preceptors
  • Student preceptors
  • Experiential coordinators
  • Directors
  • Residents
  • Pharmacy technician educators
  • Others interested in strengthening preceptor development
Education/Posters

Meeting Highlights

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and network – not only with fellow preceptors and residency directors - but also with pharmacy leaders and innovators.

Here's why you won't want to miss this event:

FLEXIBLE ACCESS: The Preceptors Conference is included with registration to Pharmacy Futures. You'll receive preceptor focused content plus access to over 40 dynamic educational sessions for no additional fee.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: 9+ hours of preceptor-specific education covering the latest trends and developments in pharmacy education, curriculum design, and experiential learning.

NETWORKING: Connect with like-minded professionals from across the country. Share experiences, best practices, and build a strong network of peers who share your passion for pharmacy education.

ACCREDITATION GUIDANCE: Engage and network in the ongoing accreditation process for their institutional and specialized programs, which is vital for maintaining site and precepting standards.

 

Featured Preceptor Programming

Tailored for preceptors, residency program directors and educators, these sessions equip participants with best practices in recruiting, teaching, mentoring, and assessing students and residents while fostering a supportive learning environment in diverse pharmacy settings.

Up Your Game: An Interactive Board Game Addressing Preceptor Challenges 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This interactive board game session will engage attendees in solving key challenges faced by residency program directors, preceptors, and IPPE/APPE preceptors, covering topics like well-being, accreditation, program growth, and preceptor efficiency.

A Whole New World: Navigating Resident Selection Processes
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Participants will explore innovative strategies for assessing and selecting pharmacy residency candidates, focusing on DEIA principles, AI-enhanced application review, and bias reduction to improve recruitment processes.

Precepting GEMS 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This session will explore the evolving landscape of precepting amid technological changes, generational shifts, and new learning approaches, featuring rapid-fire insights and innovative strategies from experts.

"The Need for Speed” — Efficient and Effective Residency CQI and Reporting
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
This session will offer practical tips for RPDs, coordinators, and preceptors on implementing efficient CQI processes, wrapping up the residency year, and leveraging PharmAcademic™ tools for program assessment and improvement.

ASHP 2024 Pharmacy Residency Excellence Preceptor Award: Precepting — A Series of Successive Failures With No Loss in Enthusiasm
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
In this session participants learn tools and strategies to overcome daily challenges, promote a Peer-to-Peer culture, establish a Chief Resident role, and implement a shared communication tool for real-time progress tracking.

Ask the Pharmacy Residency Accreditation Surveyors
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Join us for an Ask the Surveyor session focused on navigating pharmacy residency regulations and standards. This is your chance to get expert guidance on everything from accreditation requirements to program compliance. Whether you're a program director, a resident, or an educator, our surveyors will answer your most pressing questions to help ensure your residency program meets all the necessary guidelines. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and make sure your program is on track!
No CE is offered for this session.

Plus: All Pharmacy Futures attendees will have access to over 50 hours of dynamic education on a variety of contemporary and important practice topics. Use the online planner to easily browse the entire conference program, filter by topic, search for specific sessions or faculty, and build your own schedule.

View the Session Schedule & Itinerary Planner

 

Posters

Preceptors Conference posters will be included and presented at a special poster session devoted exclusively to precepting. This session will coincide with the Sunday opening of the Exploration Hall and is a can’t miss event.

More Information on deadlines and submitting an abstract here

 

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Are you speaking? Presenting a poster? Attending sessions? Make sure your accomplishments and opportunities are recognized by your fellow pharmacy professionals via your social platforms.

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