Preceptor development is an area of significant challenge facing residency leadership and preceptors across the nation. This series will focus on establishing a foundation necessary for successful precepting in today's fast-paced profession. Through discussion and presentation of these materials, preceptors should be able to enhance current precepting skills and identify ways to improve preceptor development programs at their practice sites. The series will review current preceptor development programs and provide options for programs that may be struggling with where to start with preceptor development. Key topics covered will include characteristics of good precepting, generational needs, effective feedback, development of a preceptor program, and finally comparison of resident and student learning needs.
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