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Preceptor Development Program (PDP)

Office-based Teacher of Family Medicine, Monthly column from Family Medicine Journal
Expert Preceptor Interactive Curriculum, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Preceptor Development Materials, Supported by University of Kansas
ACP-ASIM Online
Clinical teaching materials for preceptors A patient presentation format for learners, the RIME framework, a clinical skills inventory and clinical problem-solving cases.
Becoming an Effective Preceptor
Introduction to the basics of precepting students
Supported by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas

Medical Education Online
Electronic journal providing a forum for manuscripts, curricula, data sets, syllabi, software and instructional materials related to medical education.
Supported by Michigan State University
ClinicalPreceptor Modules
Materials to order for program developers
Medical College of Wisconsin
On-line Preceptor Manual: Penn State College of Medicine Center for Primary Care
Instructional Modules: University of Kentucky Preceptor Development
Faculty Development Materials: University of Pittsburg: Faculty Development Materials
Community Preceptor Development Program: U of Massachusetts Family Medicine Department
Organizing Community Preceptors: Article by Simpson and Quirk

Google search: Use search term: Community Preceptor Development
Future of Primary Care Project
Supported by U of Massachusetts Family Medicine Department
Journal article by Quirk, June 1998
Clinician Education Electronic Assistance Program
Links to valuable clinical teaching aids
Computer information for beginners
Supported by Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare.
Graduate studies in faculty development: Several options offered by University of Southern California
Useful links for preceptors
Excellent internet links for preceptors
Supported by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Center for Instructional Support
Extensive support for educators in health professions
University of Colorado Health Sciences

DaRosa, D. A., Dunnington, G. L., Stearns, J., Ferenchick, G., Bowen, J. L., & Simpson, D. E. (1997). Ambulatory teaching "lite": Less clinic time, more educationally fulfilling. Academic Medicine. 72, 358-361.
Doyle, D., Burkhardt, E., Copenhaver, J. A., Thach, S., & Sotak, D. (1998). Health profession students as research partners in community-oriented primary care. Journal of Community Health, 23, 337-346.
Feins, A., Waterman, M. A., Peters, A. S., & Kim, M. (1996). The teaching matrix: A tool for organizing teaching and promoting professional growth. Academic Medicine, 71, 1200-1203.
Goertzen, J., Steward, M., & Weston, W. (1995). Effective teaching behaviours of rural family medicine preceptors. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 153, 161-168.
Ferenchick, G., Simpson, D., Blackman, J., DaRosa, D., & Dunnington, G. (1997). Strategies for efficient and effective teaching in the ambulatory care setting. Academic Medicine, 72, 277-280.
Kurth, R. J., Irigoyen, M., & Schmidt, H. J. (1997). A model to structure student learning in ambulatory care settings. Academic Medicine, 72, 601-606.
Shreve, R. & Kaprielian, V. S. (1998). Independent activities for student learning during community-based rotations. Family Medicine, 30, 408-409.
Vinson, D. C., Paden, C., & Devera-Sales, A. (1996). Impact of medical student teaching on family physicians’ use of time. The Journal of Family Practice, 42, 243-249.