The Preceptor of the Year Award is selected by each residency class to recognize a preceptor's commitment to excellence in the education and training of pharmacy residents. Recipients exemplify the highest standards of Nebraska Medicine while continuously demonstrating the ITEACH values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, accountability, courage, and healing.
It is with gratitude that we honor the following current and past preceptors of the year.
Current Preceptor of the Year
2026: Madeline Shaffer, PharmD, BCPS
“Dr. Shaffer was an incredible resource for all of us residents throughout the year. Whenever we worked with her, there was always a supportive and welcoming environment. She had such a wide knowledge base and would teach in a way that was empowering. She always checked in, built our confidence, and made us feel heard. Her dedication to resident development and wellbeing is truly unmatched! Thank you, Madeline.”
(Anonymous resident nomination comments)
Past Preceptors of the Year
- 2025: Meghan Blais, PharmD, BCCCP
- 2024: Sara Kjerengtroen, PharmD, BCPS
- 2023: Kelley McGinnis, PharmD, BCPS
- 2022: Scott Coleman, PharmD, BCCCP
- 2021: Jared Matya, PharmD, BCOP
- 2020: Macey Wolfe, PharmD, BCCCP
- 2019: Emily Kathol, PharmD, BCOP
- 2018: Lauren Bodhaine-Haywood, PharmD, BCPS
- 2017: Lori Peters, PharmD
- 2016: Brian Trevarrow, PharmD, BCPS
- 2015: Rebecca Sedlak, PharmD, BCCCP
- 2014: Megan Keck, PharmD, BCPS
- 2013: Susanne Liewer, PharmD, BCOP
- 2012: Greg Peitz, PharmD, BCCCP
- 2011: Megan Keck, PharmD, BCPS
- 2010: Steve Nissen, PharmD, BCPS
- 2009: Elizabeth Hermsen, PharmD, MBA, BCPS