{"id":35207,"date":"2025-04-14T15:13:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T19:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/?p=35207"},"modified":"2025-04-14T15:13:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T19:13:20","slug":"2025-spring-clinical-preceptor-appreciation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/2025\/04\/2025-spring-clinical-preceptor-appreciation\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Spring Clinical Preceptor Appreciation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35216 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"audience at the clinical preceptor event\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-175x129.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-1536x1134.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-2048x1511.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2025\/04\/IMG_2430-scaled-e1744657655213-600x443.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Department of Health Sciences hosted its annual Spring Clinical Preceptor Appreciation event, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions of clinical preceptors who play a pivotal role in the education and development of future healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The morning began with a delightful breakfast, followed by welcome and introductions from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/about-us\/meet-the-dhs-chair\/\">Chris Ingersoll, PhD<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/crmh\/directory\/eileen-burker\/\">Eileen Burker, PhD, CRC<\/a>. The highlight of the event was the Keynote Address delivered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu\/faculty\/directory\/mark-mcneilly\/\">Mark McNeilly, MBA<\/a>, titled &#8220;AI:\u00a0Transforming the Future.&#8221; McNeilly&#8217;s presentation explored the impact of artificial intelligence in today\u2019s society, sparking thoughtful discussions and inspiring attendees to consider the future possibilities of AI in their respective fields.<\/p>\n<p>After the keynote, participants divided into breakout rooms by discipline. These focused sessions allowed for more in-depth discussions, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas among professionals from various specialties.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Health Sciences sincerely appreciates all clinical preceptors. Their dedication and expertise are essential to the success of healthcare education programs, and this event served as a reminder of their significant impact.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Spring Clinical Preceptor Appreciation event left attendees inspired and grateful for the opportunity to connect and celebrate the contributions of their peers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Department of Health Sciences hosted its annual Spring Clinical Preceptor Appreciation event, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions of clinical preceptors who play a pivotal role in the education and development of future healthcare professionals. 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