Role of the Preceptor

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Last updated: Feb 25, 2022
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  1. Orient the student to the facility or office. This may include introduction to important personnel or policies that the student will need to be familiar with during the rotation.

  2. Meet with the student regarding student specific objectives for the quarter. They must be realistic and measurable within the particular site.

  3. Assist in the selection of appropriate patients for the student to follow.

  4. Supervise, collaborate and counsel the student regarding the differential diagnosis, management and therapeutic plan of particular health problems.

  5. Observe the student’s clinical performance and patient interaction periodically.

  6. Review and critique the student’s documentation on the patient health records and countersign.

  7. Provide student with ongoing evaluation of clinical performance.

  8. Communicate with assigned UCLA faculty regarding student progress and/or problems regularly