Preceptor Newsletter Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Professional Identity Formation One of the key developments for student pharmacists is creating their own professional identity. What is Professional Identity Formation? A process of internalizing a profession's core values and beliefs such that one comes to "think, feel and act" like a member of the community.
Through the research by experiential education scholars* (asking the question - How do pharmacy
preceptors perceive their role and contribution to supporting the professional identity formation of student pharmacists?), 4 main themes emerged: 1. Socialization of the student into the profession and practice setting 2. Preparing the learner to assume the role of a pharmacist 3. Helping students navigate emotions on the professional identity pathway 4. Finding the right fit within the profession This newsletter will examine each of these in the following series. *Kennie-Kaulbach N, Anksorus H, Cooley J, O'Sullivan T, Riley B, Williams C. How can Preceptors put the P in PIF? AACP Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. July 26, 2023.