Precept2Practice: Building Clinical Reasoning Skills in Student Pharmacists and Residents
In this episode, Kathy Schott sits down with Dr. Kate Smith, clinical faculty and pharmacy education expert, to explore one of the most critical and challenging aspects of training student pharmacists and residents: developing clinical reasoning skills. Drawing from over a decade of experience in both clinical practice and education, Dr. Smith discusses nuanced differences between clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving and offers preceptors practical, classroom-tested strategies to support learners. From using patient cases and SOAP notes to applying the “One Minute Preceptor” model, this episode is a must-listen for any pharmacy educator or preceptor aiming to foster confident, capable, and patient-centered practitioners.
