Information for Preceptors

Family Medicine 501: Introductory Preceptorships...
A one-quarter preceptorship for first and second year University of Washington medical students. Students are matched with a volunteer Seattle area community family physician. During the quarter, students will spend eight (8) half-day clinic sessions working beside their preceptor.

As a Preceptor...
You will expose students to Family Medicine and help them explore the challenges and rewards of a Family Medicine career. You will also help students refine their medical history taking, physical examination, and clinical knowledge skills by involving them in the day-to-day function of a community practice.

You May Discover...
Explaining, demonstrating, and critiquing students reinforces what you know, uncovers what you don't, and provokes you to rethink you day-to-day practice.

The Benefits of Being a Preceptor...
Benefits include eligibility for UW clinical faculty status. Clinical faculty member receive free access to UW online resources such as HealthLinks provider toolkit, receive valuable discounts on purchases from the University Bookstore including the Technology Center, and may also receive a paid membership to the UW Intramural Activities center.