The Professional Affairs committee is charged with two important aspects related to pharmacy preceptor development:

1. Embark on an analysis of the concept of a “master preceptor.” This should include a discussion of the following elements of a professional development program to cultivate a pharmacy preceptor who excels in experiential teaching: a) content of the program, b) mechanism(s) for program delivery and c) program outcomes and assessment.
2. Recommend a recognition system for teaching excellence by preceptors. The recognition system should include elements that would be beneficial and motivators for the continued professional development of the preceptor as well as sustaining and maintaining excellence of experiential education provided by colleges and schools of pharmacy.