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Results of a Preceptor Improvement Project
Darin Brink1, David Power2, Eric Leppink2
1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Family Medicine
|October 8, 2020
Summary
Community preceptors showed improved teaching skills after an educational intervention. This program enhanced medical education quality through effective preceptor training and positive participant feedback.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Training
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Community preceptors are vital for medical student training.
- Preceptors are motivated to teach effectively but often lack formal training.
- Improving preceptor teaching is crucial for maintaining medical education standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate an educational intervention to enhance community preceptor teaching skills.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on preceptor teaching competency and effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- An educational program involving readings, videos, and standardized student interactions was developed.
- Preceptors received training on a self-selected topic.
- Teaching effectiveness was evaluated using preceptor self-assessments, standardized student feedback, and overall ratings.
Main Results:
- Preceptors demonstrated significant improvements in self-assessed teaching competency (57% of items, P<.05).
- Standardized students observed a significant increase in desired teaching behaviors (mean increase 1.46, P=.001).
- Overall teaching effectiveness scores significantly increased (mean increase 1.15, P=.001).
Conclusions:
- The intervention effectively improved community preceptor teaching skills.
- The program was well-received, with high participant satisfaction and recommendation rates.
- Further research is needed to replicate findings and identify the most impactful intervention components.
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