Barriers and Strategies to Engaging Our Community-Based Preceptors.

Scott C GrazianoMargaret L McKenzieJodi F AbbottSamantha D Buery-JoynerLaTasha B CraigJohn L DalrympleDavid A ForsteinBrittany S HamptonSarah M Page-RamseyArchana PradhanAbigail WolfLaura Hopkins

Published in: Teaching and learning in medicine (2018)

General challenges to engaging preceptors, as well as those unique to women's health, are discussed. Potential solutions are reviewed, including alternative recruitment strategies, faculty development to emphasize efficient teaching practices in the ambulatory setting, offers of online educational resources, and opportunities to incorporate students in value-added roles. Through examples cited in this review, clerkship directors and medical school administrators should have a solid foundation to actively engage their community-based preceptors.

Keyphrases

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