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Originally Posted by Pharmanaut  There are two sides to every story but a tutors job is to mentor the pre-reg to encourage and nuture them on the first stages of professional life. Some checks and balances need to be put into operation fairly soon. What we want at the end of the process is a competent pharmacist - not a bag of nerves. How about pre-reg requesting an off-site talk with tutor to get things back on track? Is there a senior tutor who looks after the tutors in that area?
Calculations should come with practice. Some people can do them in their head, some like to do them on paper, starting from first principles. Most of us are in between. Its the right answer that matters when its someones life.
How about pharmaceutical calculations and the companion workbook by Rees, Smith and Smith. Published by the pharmaceutical press.
If you drop me a private email you can lend my copies, as long as you do the workbook stuff on scrap paper! |
Although I have absolutely no experience with training in the UK, I have a comment based on the response by Pharmanaut. I think this response exemplifies the kind of attitude and commitment that is evident of a good teacher. I am a "preceptor" at about 6 different universities here in the U.S. with regard to "experiential training". This is mainly 4th year PharmD students and here in the U.S., residents, which are basically those undertaking "post-doc" training. I absolutely agree with the approach that Pharmanaut suggests and it is frankly nice to see. I always tell students "remember where you came from" when it is time to train someone else and devote the time necessary. This is the greatest service I feel that I give back to the profession. I always consider the student's experience as a direct reflection on my site and ability to teach. I always encourage honest, bi-directional feedback and feel that I would be doing a disservice to remain silent about apparent "issues". With that being said, I also make it a point to note great effort on the part of the student, as I think this is important too. Bottom line: Kudos to pharmanaut as I think we need more people like this in the profession.