• Charles H McDuffie, Lori J Duke, T Lynn Stevenson, Melody C Sheffield, James W Fetterman, April G Staton, and Elizabeth S McCullough.
• University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, RC Wilson Building, Rm 152, Athens, GA 30602-2531, USA. cmcduffi@rx.uga.edu
• Am J Pharm Educ. 2011 Sep 10; 75 (7): 135.

ObjectiveTo describe the implementation process of a consortium-based preceptor development program and to review completion and assessment data over the first 27 months.DesignFive 1-hour, Web-based preceptor development modules were developed using streaming media technologies. Modules were released using a password-protected Internet site and were free to consortium-affiliated preceptors. Preceptor's institutional affiliation, module completion dates, module assessments, and continuing education credits were recorded and made available to each institution.AssessmentThree hundred eighty-two preceptors completed 1489 modules. Fifty-six percent of preceptors were affiliated with more than 1 consortium institution. The number of participating preceptors per institution varied from 72 to 204. Sixty-five percent of preceptors completed all 5 modules. Preceptor satisfaction was high, with 93% agreeing with each course evaluation statement. Program cost per institution ranged from $12 to $35 per preceptor.ConclusionsA consortium-based approach to preceptor development is a convenient and effective means of providing required training.

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