Meet our Preceptors of the Year!

At CVS Health?, we recognize our?best and brightest preceptors?each year for their outstanding contributions to the growth of future pharmacist managers, clinicians, and leaders. Preceptors are pharmacists who mentor and evaluate student pharmacists, residents, and fellows in support of their development through structured training programs such as internship experiences, experiential rotations, and post-graduate training.

This year, 21 Preceptors of the Year are being recognized by the Experiential Learning and Residency Programs Team. Across the enterprise, these individuals have dedicated their time, energy, and effort to developing outstanding pharmacists. Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Preceptors of the Year!

"Be open to the many differing and unique opportunities for pharmacists that CVS Health provides!" - Diana Wodarczyk

"Don't be afraid to share your goals with others, many exciting opportunities can open up when you do." - Jennifer Lin

"Do all the good you can and you will be surprised by how much you can achieve!" - Saif Al-Qaseer

"Always ask questions to seek out information, and never be afraid to say you don’t know, but will find out!" - Stefanie Whaley

"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Danielle Warnsley

"Pharmacy is ever evolving, so your knowledge must evolve with it. Embrace the opportunity to learn." - Nicole Hammell

"Passion is powerful. So be brave. Be uncomfortable. Get excited. And be inspired!" - Kirsten Stickney

"Be intentional. Invest in relationships patients and coworkers, alike. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care." - Jennifer Tucker

"Say yes when an opportunity is presented. You never know what you will learn, who you will meet, and the impact a new experience can have." - Alicia Palombo

"Maintain a growth mindset and find a mentor who will provide constructive feedback on the technical and interpersonal aspects of your career." - Phuoc Nguyen

"Embrace the fact that you are the most accessible healthcare professional to your community. Foster a learning environment within your team and take advantage of the chance to learn from your students!" - Kerri Friess

"Always treat your patients like your own friends and family and continue leading with genuine empathy and heart!" - Ryan Fox

"Value the pharmacy support staff." - Alice Elswick

"Be willing to learn and teach those around you including all pharmacists, technicians, patients, and other student pharmacists!" - Kelsa Reynolds

"Never stop learning and always strive to develop yourself into the best pharmacist and person you can be for your patients." - Kayla Lefort

"The degree opens the door, but the path to fulfillment and enrichment comes from sharing success with those around you, and imparting your lifelong learning to your patients every day." - Erica McFarland

"Pharmacy is a very dynamic and satisfying profession that has a lot to offer." - Jitendra Lal