Abstract
Health professions programs, including pharmacy, rely extensively on immersive practice experiences integrated with classroom didactic training to ensure that students develop the appropriate attitude, knowledge and skills to be effective health practitioners upon graduation. These immersive experiences are overseen by a preceptor who is a qualified health professional in the clinical or community setting who works with the academic program to provide a structured, hands-on opportunity for the student during a set period of time during their academic training. Preceptors can be highly influential in the professional development of students, and, in some circumstances, become the first employer of these students after finishing their training. The setting in which these immersive experiences occur can provide important opportunities for cultural and professional development for the student, especially in rural and Indigenous communities.