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What is the
Community-Based Faculty Initiative? As a predominantly rural state, limited
access to healthcare is a major issue. The University of Kentucky Chandler
Medical Center has made a major commitment to address these health care needs
by initiating a program with community-based faculty to serve as mentors,
role models and teachers for all health professions students. The
Community-Based Faculty Initiative (CBFI) is designed to meet the needs of
preceptors through opportunities for continued professional growth and
integration into the teaching process. What are the goals of the Community-Based
Faculty Initiative? The goals of this initiative are to:
(a) More fully integrate community-based faculty into the University's
activities and academic processes, (b) Provide greater access to resources
that will support their roles as teachers, (c) Strengthen communications
between the Universities and community-based faculty, (d) Build on the
University's recognition of community-based faculty, and (e) Increase the
community-based faculty's participation in the decision-making process. How does the Community-Based Faculty
Initiative accomplish these goals? The Community-Based Faculty Initiative
provides a forum for interaction between on-campus faculty and
community-based faculty. This interaction is made possible by combining
annual conferences and teleconferencing with this new Web-based tutorial. Why should I become a preceptor? Many healthcare professionals find the
presence of a student to be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Students frequently maintain contact with their community preceptors and it
is not uncommon for lifelong friendships to develop. Exposing students to
rural areas early in their training has also proven to be an effective tool
in recruitment. How long would a student be working
with me? Most rotations last approximately one
month. What level of training will the student
have? Students can range in training from 1st
year medical students to senior residents. Will the presence of a student affect
my practice? Some studies have shown that the
presence of a student can add up to 45 minutes to the length of a workday.
However, this figure is highly variable and depends on the preceptor,
student, and degree of preparation. Will the student work with me all the
time? No, students can work with other UK
voluntary faculty within your practice. Many practitioners also find it
beneficial to have the student work with their ancillary staff on occasion. Does the student need to see every
patient? No, students would be overwhelmed if they
had to see all your patients. Most practitioners preview the days schedule in
advance and assign a suitable number of patients for the student to see. This
number will vary based on the level of training of the student/resident. Does the student just spend time in my
office? No, you can have the student join you
for hospital rounds, nursing home visits, or home visits. What can I do to prepare for the
arrival of a student? Carefully read the information package
provided to you by the medical center. This will outline what is required of
a community-based preceptor. Pay particular attention to the goals and
objectives of the rotation. If you have a colleague that is a community-based
preceptor, talk to them about their experiences and have them offer advice.
Utilize the Community-Based Faculty Initiative. What benefits are available to
community-based faculty members? For a listing of benefits please click HERE How can I receive more information about
becoming a UK community-based faculty member? For a list of e-mail addresses and
phone numbers click HERE |
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