Welcome Preceptors!
Preceptors play an integral part in helping Duquesne University student pharmacists achieve bigger goals. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring our student pharmacists are prepared for anything and providing professional support before and after graduation.
Please find important resources on this page along with news and updates from the Office of Experiential Education at Duquesne University!
Summer always brings a sense of renewal as we welcome a new group of students into their rotation experiences. Thank you for the time, expertise, and care you invest in their learning. Your mentorship truly shapes their growth as future pharmacists, and we are grateful for your continued partnership!
Program Highlights
Preceptors of the Year
This year, we were excited to recognize our Preceptors of the Year at the Class of
2026 banquet at The LeMont prior to graduation. During the event, students and staff
shared reflections on the incredible impact that Andy Buziak and Mareena Shuster have
had on our students, highlighting their dedication, mentorship, and commitment to
excellence. We are truly grateful for all they do to support our learners and the
profession.
We have a new format for Block Calendars. These are posted in the Document Library
in CORE as well as directly linked. We encourage you to download the calendar for your upcoming student’s block and
utilize it for daily tasks, hours, assignment deadlines, or more. Students always
tell us how much they appreciate when preceptors have a calendar ready for the rotation. As a reminder, on the following dates, all APPE students are to be present with the
School of Pharmacy. This is not a rotation day as these blocks end on a Thursday: Duquesne APPE students take high-stakes RxPrep exams at the conclusions of various
rotation blocks in preparation for the upcoming NAPLEX exam. For preceptors with students
in Blocks D (9/7/26-10/9/26) and E (10/12/26-11/12/26), the following are topics from
the NAPLEX that you can incorporate into your teaching, when appropriate:Announcements
View our calendar for future dates.
NAPLEX Preparation Topics
The NAPLEX is now structured around defined content domains, and Domain 5, Pharmacy
Management and Leadership, was added more recently as part of that update. Although
the domain includes a relatively small number of questions on the NAPLEX, student
performance in this area can still significantly impact overall exam success. We encourage
you to continue reinforcing core topic areas, with added emphasis on Domain 5 concepts
such as pharmacy operations, inventory and supply management, quality improvement,
and mentorship. Your guidance in these areas can make a meaningful difference in helping
students feel prepared.
Here is a reminder regarding student absence(s) while out on clinical rotations: Additionally, the following protocols are only applicable to APPE students on rotation:
Students are permitted up to three days excused absence to attend a professional meeting
and must submit proof of registration as part of the Absence Request in CORE ELMS.
For any unexcused absence, the preceptor must notify the Director of Experiential
Education via email or phone. Beginning July 1, Duquesne University will welcome new leadership, with Dr. Ken Gormley
serving as Chancellor, Dr. David Dausey stepping into the role of President, and newly-appointed
Dr. Sarah J. Ewing as Provost. We are excited for this next chapter and look forward
to the continued growth and success of our university under their leadership. We’d love to stay connected. If you find yourself in Pittsburgh or are interested
in visiting campus, please feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to welcome you
back and would enjoy the opportunity to see you! Many facilities welcome new residents in July, making it a great time to support learning
across levels. Read this article on layered learning. We encourage you to take a moment to learn more about the Pennsylvania Pharmacists
Association (PPA) and the benefits of membership. The flyer highlights opportunities
for advocacy, continuing education, and connection, along with flexible membership
options designed to fit different practice settings and team structures. Click on
the flyer for additional details and to explore how PPA membership can support you and your
team. The LECOM School of Pharmacy is pleased to offer our 2026 Summer CE Session free of
charge to Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians at all of our actively affiliated sites.
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 10th from 11am - 2pm. There will be four
1/2 hour CE sessions and one 1 hour CE session presented by LECOM’s Pharmacy Residents
and faculty. One registration will register you for all sessions. Please feel free
to share with all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at your site! See the attachment for details of the sessions as well as the link for registration.Reminders
What's Happening on Campus?
Preceptor Education
Preceptor Resources
Would you like to virtually meet the Experiential team? Please join us by signing up for an upcoming Meet and Greet! New and existing preceptors are welcome.
Access the Gumberg Library.
(MultiPass username and password will be needed to view reference materials)
View the full list of Health Sciences resources.
Please consider the following when utilizing electronic resources through the library:
- Duquesne University licenses resources at discounts or free of charge
- Licenses grant permission only for "The educational use of current DU students and faculty."
- Please limit utilization of library resources to those rotation blocks or time periods in which you are hosting Duquesne students
- Vendors carefully monitor how and where resources are used
- If your employer/clinical placement site currently uses these resources, it should not cancel its subscription
- Misuse will jeopardize access for all Pharmacy students and faculty!
- Go to the MultiPass homepage.
- Click on "MultiPass Setup"
- Complete the web form as instructed.
If you previously activated your MultiPass, but forgot your password, please:
- Reset your password
- Click "Password Management"
If you previously activated your MultiPass, and know your password but want to change it, please:
- Change your password
- Click "Password Management"
After activating your Multipass, you may then access your @duq.edu email account.
- Log into Duquesne Portal (Duquesne Online Resources And Information)
- Click on the "Email" icon.
You must visit the Duquesne University Card Center located on the second floor of the Student Union to obtain your card.
For more information, please email or call or (412) 396-6191.
Director of Experiential Education Assistant Director of Experiential Education - Distant and Online Learning Experiential Education Coordinator Experiential Education CoordinatorMeet The Team
Morgan Martinson, Pharm.D.
Lisa Radio, M.S.Ed.
Kala Findley, Pharm.D.
Emily Lohr, Pharm.D.
Questions for the Experiential Education Team?
Office of Experiential Education
Preceptors of the Year