Information for Preceptors
Preparing for Your Rotation
Once you've completed the requirements listed on the New Preceptor Orientation page, please access the manual for your rotation from one45, review the contents, and connect with the Residency Coordinators if questions. If there is no pre-existing rotation manual for your rotation, please download the LMPS Rotation Manual Template and add in your rotation-specific content.
Once this is completed, please forward your completed rotation manual in Word format to our Residency Coordinator, along with PDF copies of any required readings the resident is expected to complete prior to and during the course of the rotation, for review. Documents will be posted to one45 and will appear alongside your rotation in the residents’ schedule.
Unsure on the difference between goals and objectives? How do I create outcome-based learning objectives for my rotation?
Goals are broad, general statements that describe what the resident will gain from instruction and are generally difficult to measure.
Objectives are narrow, specific and measurable, describing what the resident should be able to DO to consider them competent.
Have a look at the CSHP webinar “Goals and Objectives - What's the Difference Anyways?” presented by Anjana Sengar and Anna Chiu.
Please also see How to Write Well-Defined Learning Objectives for good examples of Action Verbs in Table 2
Expectations Prior to the Rotation
Residents will reach out 2 weeks prior to the rotation to confirm expectations.
Provide residents with any readings or additional supportive materials to guide resident preparation and subsequent success.
Please watch for a notification from one45 a few days prior to the rotation with your resident’s own learning objectives for the rotation. These will need to be reviewed with the resident on Day 1, plus assessed at the midpoint and/or final evaluation by adding to the rotation evaluation form(s).
Residents will also provide you with handover comments from their last direct patient care rotation. These comments should help guide you in recognizing the resident’s strengths and areas for further development. If you require additional information on the resident’s previous development and evaluation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Residency Coordinators.
Supports During the Rotation
We recognize that precepting can be an overwhelming experience. Please reach out early and often for help when needed. This may include the Residency Coordinator, your Site Coordinator, and co-workers with precepting experience. Communicating your concerns or challenges will help ensure you and your resident are on the right track.
For additional Preceptor Resources, please visit our Preceptor Resources and Development page