The Palmetto Experiential Education Partnership is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 PEEP Preceptor of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional preceptors for their dedication and excellence in pharmacy education.
PEEP is an ongoing collaborative experiential education program between the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. The partnership leverages the network of preceptors from across South Carolina, providing valuable experiential learning opportunities for student pharmacists.
The program is designed to create structured environments where students can develop professional judgment, technical abilities, and practical skills essential for modern pharmacy practice. Preceptors play a crucial role in fostering critical thinking, expanding students' knowledge bases, and preparing them to deliver excellence in patient care. Experiential education comprises one-third of the pharmacy curriculum.
Jennifer Baker, director of experiential programs for the USC College of Pharmacy, added that preceptors often help students discover career paths they might never have considered.
They bring classroom concepts to life, offering the real-world perspective that turns theory into meaningful, hands-on experience,” she notes.
Elizabeth Weed, director of experiential education at MUSC College of Pharmacy, highlights the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of health care that preceptors skillfully navigate while imparting their knowledge.
“Our preceptors unwavering commitment guarantees that our graduates are equipped to deliver exceptional patient care in today's multifaceted health care environment,” Weed asserts.
PEEP Preceptor of the Year Award recipients are chosen based on student nominations and criteria aligned with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 2016 Standards. Preceptors were nominated based on their role-modeling behaviors, professional attitudes, facilitation skills, and teaching abilities across both Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) in diverse practice settings.
This year’s award winners are:
* indicates USC College of Pharmacy alumni
IPPE Preceptors of the Year:
Community Pharmacy:
Cheryl Lynch, R.Ph., Tidewater Pharmacy, Mount Pleasant, SC
Lowcountry Region
* Kristian Jensen, Pharm.D., Walgreens Pharmacy, Columbia, SC
Midlands Region
* Victoria (Tori) Lown Atkins, Pharm.D., Iva Drug Store, Iva, SC
Upstate Region
Hospital / Health System Pharmacy:
Amy Keitt, Pharm.D., MUSC-Health, Orangeburg, SC
Midlands Region
APPE Preceptors of the Year:
Acute / General Medicine Pharmacy:
* Sommer Farmer, Pharm.D., Aiken Regional Medical Center, Aiken, SC
Midlands Region
Sara Lucas, Pharm.D., Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Region
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy:
LJ Bean, Pharm.D., Prisma Health Family Medicine, Columbia, SC
Midlands Region
Stephanie E. Kirk, Pharm.D., MUSC Health, Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Region
Hospital / Health System Pharmacy:
Holly Lucas Mardell, Pharm.D., Veterans’ Victory House, Walterboro, SC
Lowcountry Region
Garett Uhlorn, Pharm.D., Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC
Upstate Region
Elective APPE Rotations:
Laceye Parker, Pharm.D., CVS Health, Myrtle Beach, SC
Lowcountry Region
Christopher S. Wisniewski, Pharm.D., MUSC Health, Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Region
Topics: Experiential Education, Palmetto Experiential Education Partnership