Preceptor
- An experienced clinician interested in mentoring a student on a one-on-one basis during the semester
- Is available to orient the student to practice and site-specific expectations
- Observes and responds to the needs of the student while he/she is obtaining the patient’s history and performing the physical exam
- Provides opportunities, once comfortable with the student’s skills, for the student to independently see patients, review pertinent medical records, and consult on the clinical findings and management plan
- Reviews and independently validates all patient-related findings by the students
- Facilitates clinical experiences that help the student achieve practicum learning objectives
- Engages with the students by asking questions that promote critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Communicates with Faculty at any time with concerns or questions
- Provides the student with feedback throughout the rotation and completes a final student evaluation (electronic via Typhon)