Eric Gall, Pharm.D., and Casey Diekmann, Pharm.D., were named Preceptor of the Year at the College of Pharmacy’s Spring Honors Convocation on May 9.
Drs. Gall and Diekmann, both graduates from the College of Pharmacy in 2005 and 2007, respectively, work at the Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln.
In nominations that noted how Drs. Gall and Diekmann “went out of their way to make students feel welcome at the hospital from day one,” students applauded the preceptors for:
- “Being exceptional teachers that create a relaxed learning environment.”
- “Teaching students the ins and outs of hospital pharmacy, which is quite different than community pharmacy.”
- “Helping students relay pharmacy information to other health professionals and patients with confidence.”
- “Offering numerous learning experiences outside of pharmacy such as observing surgeries.”
One student described the award recipients as “great individuals who have inspired me to continue learning and to pursue as many opportunities that I can to advance my career.”