They also have greater opportunity to apply their new didactic knowledge to their clinical practice during the course work semesters. Preceptorships need not be taken consecutively. A mechanism is being refined by which pharmacists may apply for credit by challenge of one or more preceptorships. This will require preparation of a portfolio that includes documentation of clinical experiences, interventions, presentations, programs, etc. Although tuition is not paid for clerkship for which credit is granted by challenge, an evaluation fee applies.
Some preceptorships are available on a part-time basis.
Non-traditional clerkship models are available. Every attempt will be made to arrange clerkship experiences at sites near the pharmacist's home or usual workplace. A maximum of three preceptorships may be performed at the pharmacist's usual practice site. This will depend on factors such as the size of the institution, the availability of qualified preceptors, and many other factors. Applicants must hold a current license to practice pharmacy, and be in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy issuing that license.