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Early learner perceptions of the attributes of effective preceptors
Kathryn N Huggett1, Rugmini Warrier, Anna Maio
1Office of Medical Education, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68131, USA.
Summary
Preclinical medical students value preceptors who demonstrate expertise, engage them actively, and foster a positive learning environment. Understanding these student perspectives is key to improving medical education in ambulatory settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Ambulatory Care
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Medical education is shifting to ambulatory settings, necessitating effective teaching in outpatient clinics.
- Understanding learner perspectives is crucial for successful faculty development in medical education.
- Existing research on effective preceptors primarily focuses on experienced residents and students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore preclinical medical students' perceptions of effective preceptors in ambulatory care settings.
- To identify key attributes of quality preceptors from the viewpoint of early-stage learners.
- To inform faculty development programs for outpatient medical education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study analyzing student learning journals.
- Purposive sample of 120 preclinical, second-year medical students.
- Review of 110 students' learning journals over two semesters.
Main Results:
- Five key attributes of effective preceptors emerged: professional expertise, active engagement, positive learning environment, collegiality/professionalism, and career discussions.
- Preclinical learners possess sophisticated expectations regarding professional expertise and professionalism.
- Early clinical experiences significantly shape perceptions of preceptors and career choices.
Conclusions:
- Preclinical students' perceptions of preceptor quality are influenced by their prior academic and personal experiences.
- Effective faculty development must incorporate the perspectives of early-stage learners.
- Understanding these perceptions can enhance the efficacy of teaching and learning in ambulatory medical education.
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