2007 AHEC Instructor of the Year:

Mollie Ashe Scott, PharmD, BCPS, CPP

Mountain AHEC

This award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who has had a positive impact on students’ advanced practice experience. This year's winner is Mollie Ashe Scott, the director of pharmacotherapy at the Mountain AHEC in Asheville. Scott graduated from the UNC School of Pharmacy in 1993 with a doctor of pharmacy. She is a clinical associate professor at the School and has served as a preceptor for sixteen UNC School of Pharmacy students since affiliating with the School's Professional Experience Program in 2005.

This is what two of the students who nominated Scott had to say about her.

"Her thoughtful approach to professional interactions help build relationships with physicians based on integrity and respect for what each member of a team brings to patient care. Her exceptional leadership inspires learners, both pharmacy and medical, to value each other's contributions and to create best-care interventions for patients."

"She addresses the values that define the current generation of pharmacy students, thereby mentoring and motivating students to seek self-actualized approaches to life. This emphasis on helping students make decisions through personal reflection is a core virtue of a mentor. Mollie fulfills this role with utmost grace, never imposing her own agenda on student growth."

2007 Preceptors of the Year:

The UNC Preceptor of the Year awards recognize two outstanding preceptors who have participated in the School’s Professional Experience Program and who have had a positive effect on students’ experiential education. Wyn Wheeler Sterling received this year's honor for Hospital Preceptor of the Year, while John Davie Wagget is the Community Preceptor of the year.

Wyn Sterling, PharmD
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia NC

Sterling is a clinical pharmacist at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia. She graduated from the UNC School of Pharmacy in 1995 with a bachelor of science and then returned for her doctor of pharmacy degree in 2001. She has served as a preceptor to more than fifteen UNC School of Pharmacy students.

This is what two of the students who nominated Sterling had to say about her.

“There are many reasons why Wyn Sterling is such a great preceptor. First, her knowledge is contagious. She actually inspires you to learn and learn for fun rather than studying for fear that you will be put on the spot. Secondly, she is very meticulous and organized, which was apparent in how she structured and organized my rotation. Lastly, Wyn is a very positive person but not bashful about telling you if you need more improvement in certain areas.”

“Not only is Wyn Sterling one of the smartest people I know, but she loves teaching. She never assumes any question is dumb but views it as a chance to make a student brighter and improve their learning. She truly understands students and is a dedicated teacher.”

John Davie Waggett, BS Pharm
Seashore Discount Drugs
Wilmington NC

Waggett is the owner of Seashore Discount Drug and Winter Park Discount Drug in Wilmington. He graduated from the UNC School of Pharmacy in 1978. He has served as a preceptor to more than twenty UNC School of Pharmacy students.

This is what two of the students who nominated Waggett had to say about him.

“Davie is both a teacher and a mentor.  He not only taught me the required submit areas that we were required to cover by the School, but he also made sure to give me a taste of the business side of owning your own pharmacy and he offered valuable future advice for the management of my pharmacy career.”

“Mr. Wagget is a dedicated pharmacist with a passion for helping people.  He motivates everyone in his pharmacy to give their all toward patient care.  He also really cares about the students and tries his best to teach them as much as possible in the short amount of time they are there.”