Welcome ATSU-SOMA preceptors!

We are honored that you are serving as a preceptor and helping ATSU-SOMA provide quality osteopathic medical education to our students in training. The purpose of this site is to provide information and benefits to both active and prospective preceptors. If you don’t find everything you need to be an effective and satisfied preceptor, please contact Carolina Quezada, MD, FACOFP, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, cquezada@atsu.edu.

Your Role as a Preceptor

ATSU-SOMA is proud of the exemplary cadre of physician preceptors nationwide who support third- and fourth-year clinical training. These individuals are shaping the next generation of providers by agreeing to supervise and mentor medical students.

Most of our students realize the “essence” of becoming a physician in the 21st century through a combination of office-based and hospital experiences. As such, they are heavily influenced by their preceptors’ passion, empathy, and fortitude.

Preceptors are mentors - a role that requires specific skills and functions. The following areas help clarify your ATSU-SOMA preceptor and adjunct clinical faculty member roles.

Benefits of Primary Preceptors

The following benefits are available to you as a Preceptor of Record.

Preceptor CE Credit

Thank you for serving as a Preceptor for third and/or fourth-year ATSU-SOMA medical students. Please complete the preceptor request form to request your CE credit.

For Osteopathic Physicians:

The preceptor must submit the Clinical Performance Evaluation for the rotation before CME credit will be issued. Credit requests must be submitted within one year following the completion of the rotation to be processed. Credit for osteopathic physicians is submitted to the AOA quarterly (April, July, October, January).

For Allopathic Physicians:

The preceptor must submit the Clinical Performance Evaluation for the rotation before CME credit will be issued. Credit requests must be submitted within one year of the rotation’s completion to be processed. Credit is processed quarterly (April, July, October, January). CME certificates will be emailed directly to the email address provided within the form.

If you have any questions, please contact the Clinical Education Department office at 480.245.6251.

View current 1-A Continuing Education opportunities.

Library Services

The A.T. Still Memorial Library provides several services to ATSU-SOMA Adjunct Clinical Faculty, as described below. Each link will take you to the library website (in a new window). To return to this page, simply close the library window.

The A.T. Still Memorial Library provides several services to ATSU-SOMA Adjunct Clinical Faculty, as described below.

Library Services Description

Reference Services Are you finding the information that you need? Would you like to improve your ability to find information? Contact Leslie Golamb, Library Liason, lesliegolamb@atus.edu or the Library at libaz@atsu.edu or 480.219.6190
Library Access Find information about accessing unique online resources for Preceptors at the Library’s Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Support Page.
Interlibrary Loan Do you need a copy of an article or a book? Contact Leisa Walter, document delivery, at 660.626.2030 or ill@atsu.edu and identify yourself as a preceptor, or use the Library’s interlibrary loan form here or from its homepage. Please provide as complete a citation as possible on the request form. Preceptors can receive up to 10 free articles monthly, with additional articles available for $10/article.

Computer Hardware/Software Discounts

ATSU qualifies for academic pricing with selected computer companies. You can configure your machines with educational discounts via the following website.

CDWG is one of ATSU’s primary suppliers of technology related products. ATSU employees, students, or preceptors receive the exact pricing as the University. Simply visit the CDWG website, www.cdwg.com, to determine the item you wish to purchase, and then call Sue or Jen at 1.866.339.5201 for a quote on the price afforded via your ATSU discount. CDWG will verify the eligibility of the ATSU discount with our Information Technology Department.

Professional Development Resources for Clinical Preceptors

“The successful teacher is no longer on a height, pumping knowledge at high pressure into passive receptacles…He is a senior student anxious to help his juniors.”
–Sir William Osler, The Student Life

Library Resources
A.T. Still Memorial Library (for Adjunct Clinical Faculty)

Professionalism
Habits are Habit Forming
A Definition
Burnout
The Self-Discipline of Being a Professional: Seven Essential Elements to Promote Excellence

Evaluation

Teaching Skills

Preceptor Training Tools

Preceptor Training Opportunities

  • Lifelong learning is required to be effective and successful as a physician. ATSU-SOMA aids this process by offering a valuable selection of distance learning, on-campus educational degree programs, and traditional CME programs.

Clinical Web Resources

These resources have been compiled for your use as a preceptor.

To provide feedback on any module or to request module topics, please email clinicalfacultydevelopment@atsu.edu