The Preceptor of the Year awards presented each year by the Experiential Learning Program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy recognize preceptors who demonstrate commitment to excellence and outstanding contributions to the educational development of future pharmacists.
Preceptor of the Year awards are given to an introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) preceptor and an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) preceptor. There is also an award to honor new preceptors with fewer than three (3) years of experience, as well as an award to honor the Faculty Preceptor of the Year.
Below are the current and previous recipients of these awards. For information about how to nominate a preceptor for a future award, please review the Preceptor of the Year Nomination Form.
2023 Award Recipients
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Emily Seidl, PharmD, BCPS (Levindale Geriatric Center)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Nephthalee Edmond Tefera, PharmD, BCPS (MedStar Montgomery Medical Center)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Maika Patino, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, TTS (Johns Hopkins Hospital)
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Fengtian Xue, PhD (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
Previous Award Recipients
2022
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Mark Navarro, BS/BA (Regeneron Pharmaceuticals)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Prince Adekoya, Jr., PharmD, MSc (Pade Healthcare)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Paul Solinsky, PharmD, BCACP (UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center)
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Mojdeh Heavner, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
2021
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Lisa Deal, PharmD, FASHP, BCACP, BSN (Sun Behavioral Health)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Bryan Tingle, PharmD (CVS Pharmacy)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Sean Kelly, PharmD, BCPS (University of Maryland Medical Center)
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Charmaine Rochester, PharmD, CDCES, BCACP (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
2020
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Jasmine M. Ebron, PharmD, BCACP (Kaiser Permanente)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Shivas Patel, PharmD (Mount Vernon Pharmacy)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Bharath Ravichandran, PharmD, BCPS
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
2019
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Kate Dzintars, PharmD, BCPS AQ-ID (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Joanna Lyon, PharmD, MEd, MHS (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Brian Masters, PharmD, BCPS (University of Maryland Medical Center)
2018
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS (VA Maryland Health Care System)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Jeffrey Mrowczynski, PharmD (Costco Pharmacy in Frederick)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Richard D. Parker, Jr., BSPharm (Friends House Pharmacy)
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Zachary R. Noel, PharmD, BCPS (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
2017
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: Laura A. Hatfield, PharmD, BCPS (Johns Hopkins Hospital)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Todd P. Yori, PharmD (Costco Pharmacy)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Julie Caler, PharmD (Western Maryland Health System)
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Katy Pincus, PharmD, BCPS (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
2016
- Outstanding New Preceptor of the Year: David L. Ngo, PharmD, BCPS (Holy Cross Hospital)
- IPPE Preceptor of the Year: Erin L. Karara, PharmD, MBA, CGP (Wegmans)
- APPE Preceptor of the Year: Patricia A. Ross, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP (Johns Hopkins Hospital)
- Faculty Preceptor of the Year: Chanel F. Whittaker, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, FASCP (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)
2015
- Matthew Bathula, PharmD
- Alison Duffy, PharmD
- Dave Procaccini, PharmD
- Meltem Unal, PharmD
2014
- Jennifer Clayton, PharmD
- Michelle Metzman, PharmD
2013
- Bruce Gordon, PharmD
- Peter Mbi, PharmD, PhD
- Ashley Nazareno, PharmD, BCPP