Professionalism is expected of all physicians, at every stage, and demonstrating those expected behaviors helps students grow into their professional personas as they become our colleagues.
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The goal is to demonstrate best educational and evidence-based practices and role model those behaviors for learners. Specific competencies within this domain include:
- Display enthusiasm for teaching
- Respectfully respond to each learner’s unique needs and learning goals related to patient care
- Be available and accessible to learners
- Acknowledge when beliefs or attitudes are influencing the teaching or learning environment
- Model highest standards of the profession
Available resources for helping you grow as a role model and refine your skills include:
Clinical Faculty Development Handbook
Teaching Competencies for Community Preceptors
Renewable Resources for Preceptors
Providing Learner-Focused Education
Teaching Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Developing Professionalism by Role Modeling
Focusing on Practice-based Reflection and Improvement
Completing Learner Assessments
JiTT Infographic App
College of Osteopathic Medicine
COM Mission & Strategic Plan
COM Administration
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White Coat Ceremony Information
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Clinical Education Syllabi
Clinical Faculty Development Handbook
Clinical Faculty Application
Clinical Preceptor Guide
Master Preceptor Fellowship
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Preceptor Stipend FAQ
Become a Clinical Faculty Member
Preceptor’s Lounge
States Approved for Clinical Rotations
Contact Information
Iron Horse Lodge
111 University Parkway
Yakima, WA 98901
Mary Baker
Administrative Specialist
509-249-7991
mbaker@pnwu.edu