Welcome, Preceptors
Thank you for being a preceptor and contributing to clinical education at the School of Pharmacy. We truly appreciate your time and energy and recognize that you make a significant difference in preparing future practitioners. We have prepared this page for you as a reference guide for your role in interacting with us and our students.
Experiential Learning Faculty and Support Staff
Our office is located in Stark Learning Center (SLC), Room 336. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to contact us with questions, concerns or comments.
Kristina Powers Pharm.D
kristina.powers
(570) 408-3293
Kristina Powers serves as Assistant Dean of the Experiential Program and oversees all experiential courses within the School of Pharmacy. She is responsible for the coordination of all Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). In addition, she serves on several school committees as the experiential liaison for the School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Brenda Gruver
brenda.gruver
(570) 408-4283
Brenda Gruver is the coordinator for the Self-Directed Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (SD-IPPE). SD-IPPE involves P1-P3 student participation in community service programs that directly affect patients for an accumulation of 20 experiential hours. Common examples of these programs include:
- Brown bags at senior centers/health fairs.
- Blood pressure screenings.
- Poison prevention programs.
Julia Jacien
julia.jacien
(570) 408-4290
Julia Jacien is the Interim Experiential Program Coordinator, within the Department of Pharmacy Practice. She plays a significant role in many operations of our office, including:
- Communicating, collecting and submitting student onboarding documentation for experiential sites.
- Assisting with quality assurance measures.
Becoming a Preceptor
Becoming a preceptor is an extremely rewarding experience! If you are interested in becoming a preceptor for the School of Pharmacy or for more information, please send your inquiry via the online form below.
The code to use is: WILKESPRECEPTOR
Preceptor Development Opportunities
Preceptors are eligible for a 50% discount on continuing education programs offered through the University's Center for Continued Learning.