Aim: Improve the self evaluation of the educator and the learners' evaluation of the educator by 20% using a 5 point Likert scale.
Pre and Post Measurement:
Resident survey: Residents rate each preceptor on a Likert scale with these questions:
- Did the preceptor listen to your presentation?
- Did the preceptor give you feedback on your presentation?
- Did the preceptor encourage you to develop a differential diagnosis?
- Did the preceptor allow you to present your treatment plan?
- Did the preceptor take time to teach on some aspect of the disease process/exam/treatment?
- Did the preceptor give you summary feedback at the end of your half day?
Preceptor survey: Preceptors rate themselves on a Likert scale with these questions:
- Do you have a systematic approach to the resident and the patient?
- Do you listen to the resident’s presentation without interruption?
- Do you give the resident feedback on their presentation?
- Do you encourage the resident to develop a differential diagnosis?
- Do you allow the resident to present their treatment plan?
- Do you take time to teach on some aspect of the disease process/exam/treatment?
- Do you give the resident summary feedback at the end of their half day?
Learning Activity:
A two-part seminar (live and/or recorded) on "How to Precept" and "Precepting Collaboratively."
Aim: Improve the self-assessment of the preceptor on two community faculty subcompetencies
Pre and Post Measurement:
Self-assessment using the interactive online Community Faculty Self-Assessment tool in TeachingPhysician.org
Learning Activity:
The interactive online self-assessment tool allows preceptors to self-identify their teaching competency areas and highlight areas of interest for future improvement. The results from the self-assessment tool contain links to faculty development content on TeachingPhysician.org. After reviewing the content, preceptors complete a quiz and print out a certificate of completion. They then test their new knowledge in a teaching setting before completing a follow-up self-assessment for comparison.
Aim: The preceptor(s) will create a better learning environment, as evidenced by improved learner evaluations and feedback about the preceptor over a period of 180 contact hours with the learner.
Pre and Post Measurement:
Teaching skills self-assessment; additionally, preceptors will be asked to complete a reflection on how their instructional behaviors have changed
Learning Activity:
Preceptors will watch 10-15 minute videos on giving feedback to learners, preparing the clinic to accommodate a learner, and how to handle unprofessional behavior from a learner. They will apply the knowledge with the next precepted learner.
Aim: Preceptors will elevate their relationships with resident learners to that of junior colleagues, not subordinates.
Pre and Post Measurement:
- Resident surveys pre- and post-faculty development interventions
- BERK assessment 60 to 90 days after faculty retreat to see if the teaching styles have changed
Learning Activity:
Preceptors will attend a 4-hour retreat and review literature
Aim: Increase engagement between preceptor and student
Pre and Post Measurement:
Pre- and post-surveys of students and preceptors: “Did communication of the pearl help you feel more engaged with the preceptor/student?”
Learning Activity:
Preceptor is required to develop and email to student a “pearl:” a clinical question that came up during a teaching session
Student has to submit an answer back to the preceptor
