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A workshop program to train volunteer community preceptors.

J M Keenan1, H C Seim, C J Bland

  • 1Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis 55414-3034.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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A University of Minnesota program successfully trained community preceptors for medical student education. This faculty development initiative enhanced teaching skills and led to high student satisfaction and preceptor retention.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Family Medicine
  • Community Health

Background:

  • The University of Minnesota's Department of Family Practice and Community Health established a training program for community preceptors.
  • The program targets volunteer physicians for the Ambulatory Care Rotation (ACR), a key component of medical student training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and outcomes of a faculty development program for community preceptors.
  • To assess the impact of training on preceptor teaching skills and student learning experiences.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive faculty development workshop was designed for prospective community preceptors.
  • Periodic follow-up activities were implemented to reinforce training objectives.
  • Data were collected through participant self-ratings and student evaluations of the ACR and preceptor teaching.

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Main Results:

  • Participant self-assessments indicated significant improvements in teaching skills and knowledge post-workshop.
  • Students consistently provided high ratings for the ACR and the quality of preceptor instruction.
  • A remarkable 97% retention rate was observed for workshop-trained preceptors, suggesting high job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • The faculty development program effectively enhanced community preceptor teaching capabilities.
  • The training initiative positively impacted student learning and satisfaction within the ACR.
  • The program's success is evidenced by high preceptor retention and positive student feedback, underscoring its value in medical education.