Dr. Cecret Tacker named U-M College of Pharmacy’s Preceptor of the Year
May 20, 2024
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[Ann Arbor, Michigan] — The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is excited to announce that Cecret Tacker, PharmD ‘00, a Pharmacy Specialist at Ascension Providence Hospital, has been awarded Preceptor of the Year. 
Preceptors play a crucial role in mentoring PharmD students throughout their rotations – providing real-life, hands-on experiences in health systems. Tacker has been a preceptor for students in the U-M College of Pharmacy for ten years.
As she remarked in her recent LinkedIn post, “Mentoring students is an important investment in the well-being of our community,” Precepting not only reinforces what our students have learned in their didactic studies but also expands their knowledge of the challenges seen in real-world medication management. It’s great to be involved in the education of this next generation.”
Tacker earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and went on to earn her PharmD from the College of Pharmacy.
In addition to her role at Ascension, Tacker serves as the Chair for the regional Pain Advisory Group leading initiatives to improve pain management and reduce opioid use disorder in southeast Michigan.
Congratulations Dr. Tacker on this honor.
About the Award
The Preceptor of the Year Award is an honor bestowed annually upon one exceptional College of Pharmacy volunteer faculty preceptor. Recipients are excellent role models for PharmD students and have demonstrated commitment to the core values of the College. The recipient is chosen through a nomination and review process involving the joint participation of the Office of Experiential Education and the Experiential Education Committee.
Learn more about the U-M College of Pharmacy’s experiential education program here.
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About the College
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy has been leading at pharmacy’s edge for 150 years. The first and oldest pharmacy school at a state university, the College — currently ranked #2 in the nation — has and continues to shape education in the field. Its faculty are internationally recognized and are innovators in drug discovery, development and delivery, precision pharmacotherapy, outcomes research, and clinical practice. More than 5,000 alumni are enhancing patient care and outcomes from the bench to the bedside, in boardrooms and communities, government agencies, and within healthcare companies.
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