Two for One: Merging Continuing Professional Development and Faculty Development in the CATE Curriculum for Pharmacy...

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Education
• Medical Education
• Health Professions Education

Background:

• Continuing professional development (CPD) and faculty development (FD) are distinct but integration can enhance learning.
• Pharmacy preceptors require both clinical and pedagogical expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore preceptor perceptions of the Clinical And Teaching Education (CATE) model.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of CATE in blending clinical content with teaching techniques.

Main Methods:

• A synchronous, online workshop (CATE) integrated clinical content (depression) with the "One-Minute Preceptor" (OMP) teaching skill.
• Thirty-five pharmacy preceptors participated.
• Qualitative and quantitative data were collected longitudinally via surveys and interviews, analyzed using a modified Kirkpatrick framework.

Main Results:

• Preceptors valued integrated educational theory and OMP practice.
• The blended CPD and FD approach was appealing, though integration clarity was desired.
• CATE positively influenced preceptor approaches and OMP use revealed learner knowledge gaps.

Conclusions:

• Integrating CPD and FD in a synchronous online format is feasible and well-received.
• This integration enhances preceptor clinical and educational expertise, potentially improving student experiential learning.
• The CATE model offers a novel approach to preceptor pedagogical growth, adaptable to other health professions.