Purpose
To recognize a pharmacist who has demonstrated excellence in precepting pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents.
Description
The recipient of this award will have demonstrated significant and continued dedication to the education of pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents above and beyond the general expectations of a pharmacy preceptor.
Criteria
The nominee must be a pharmacist practicing in the state of Ohio who is currently or has previously served (within the past year) as a preceptor to pharmacy students and/or residents in the state of Ohio. The ideal nominee should have served as a preceptor for a minimum of one year and should demonstrate the following:
Nomination
Nominations may be submitted by any OSHP member, OSHP Board of Directors, and Local Affiliated Chapters of OSHP. A CV is required for a complete application submission.
Selection
Made by OSHP Division of Professional Affairs; final approval by the OSHP Board of Directors.
Deadline
June 6, 2025Presentation
OSHP Annual Meeting
Award
Plaque; complimentary OSHP Annual Meeting Registration
Previous Recipients
2024: Megan Valente, PharmD, BCACP, Metro Health System
2023: Justin Kullgren, The Ohio State University, and Wexner Medical Center
2022: Stephanie Hoeprich, PharmD, BCPS, MetroHealth System
2021: Michael J. Rush, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, CDE/CDCES/NCTTP, ONU Healthwise
2020: Melissa Raich Smith, PharmD, BCCP, Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
2019: Chris Paxos, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Cleveland Clinic Akron General