Allow the student time to review the chart, talk to the patient and do an exam prior
to the preceptor entering.
Discuss the case with the student briefly before entering patient room.
Preceptor will generally perform his/her history and physical with student observing.
Demonstrate pertinent physical findings to student; confirm findings of student.
Answer patient questions prior to leaving the room – or allow student to answer questions.
Discuss briefly with student plan and next steps; give student assignment of reading
or further knowledge needed for better comprehension of the clinical scenario.
Student is expected to write a note documenting the H&P or progress note to be given
to the preceptor (if part of medical record, will need to be signed by physician and
follow compliance policies for billing).
Allow student(s) to participate at an appropriate level in the expected procedures
for the designated clerkship.
Preceptor will give feedback at the end of each day verbally and at the end of the
week on paper – copy to be sent to coordinator/CD.
Complete student assessments in a timely fashion (within two weeks).
Serve as a role model for professionalism.
Preceptors will be expected to participate in faculty development activities on an
annual.
