2026 NWSRC ACPE Preceptor PRESENTATIONS

8:00 - 9:00 AM PST
A Starting Point for Building Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
Presented by Eric H. Gilliam, PharmD, BCCCP, MCPC, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Associate Professor of Pharmacy

Learners who struggle to demonstrate emotional intelligence are often described as disengaged, unmotivated, unprepared, and perhaps unsafe for practice. While many preceptors feel prepared to address clinical skills and improve a leaner’s knowledge, few preceptors feel as comfortable addressing a learner’s need to improve self-awareness. This session will challenge preceptors to think more critically about their own emotional intelligence and how to influence their learner’s development. This session will provide a starting point for anyone feeling frustrated by a struggling learner.

About the Presenter

Eric Gilliam, PharmD, BCCCP, MCPC is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. He has worked as an emergency medicine clinical specialist and as a critical care pharmacist later in his career. Eric is a certified professional coach who is passionate about student and resident success. He works with several schools of pharmacy across the country to support students navigating the challenges of life, school, and the pharmacy profession. His research focuses on expanding the role of pharmacists and creating opportunities to allow professionals to engage in self-development.

ACPE Information
Title: A Starting Point for Building Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
UAN: 0036-9999-26-220-L99-P
Date & Time: 5/16/26 0800-0900 PDT
Speaker: Eric H. Gilliam, PharmD, BCCCP, MCPC, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Activity-Type: Knowledge-based
Credit Hours: 1.0
Learning Objectives: 

  1. Using an Emotional Intelligence framework, contrast self-awareness from social awareness, self-regulation, and social regulation
  2. Discuss strategies for building self-awareness through personality typing, formal assessments, and value identification
  3. Demonstrate professional self-awareness using psychologically safe strategies

12:00 - 1:00 PM PST
Self-Regulation: The Hidden Superpower for Better Learning, Mastering Yourself, and Practice
Presented by Anita J. Cleven, PharmD, RPh, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Self-regulation is one of the most powerful and often overlooked skills that influence how pharmacists and pharmacy learners grow, adapt, and perform in high-stakes clinical environments. This session will dive into the importance of self-regulation and its impact on professional relationships, patient care, and stress management. Attendees will learn how to identify their own emotional states through physical, cognitive, and behavioral cues and will be provided with tips and strategies to operate from a regulated state. By the end of this session, you will walk away equipped with greater insight into yourself and tools to help navigate challenging situations.

About the Presenter

Dr. Anita Cleven is an Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice at Pacific University School of Pharmacy and a Master Certified Life Coach. She blends pharmacy practice with a passion to empower and motivate learners. Her scholarly portfolio focuses on the critical areas of obesity research, resilience, and growth mindset.

ACPE Information
Title: Self-Regulation: The Hidden Superpower for Better Learning, Mastering Yourself, and Practice
UAN: 0036-9999-26-219-L99-P
Date & Time: 5/16/26  1200-1300 PDT
Speaker: Anita J. Cleven, PharmD, RPh, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Activity-Type: Knowledge-based
Credit Hours: 1.0
Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the importance of self-regulation and its impact on relationships, quality of patient care, and overall practice of pharmacy
  2. Identify physiological signs of heightened emotional states and recall how these signs distinguish reactive emotional response from regulated ones
  3. Analyze self-regulation strategies and design a personalized plan to improve emotional responses in high-stress clinical situations