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)