TRAIN:
Preceptor Development
What are preceptors?
Licensed healthcare providers who instruct, train and supervise health profession students during the clinical training portion of their educational studies.
Why are preceptors important?
The training provided by a preceptor enables students to translate theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom into practical applications in real-world settings.
In addition to their instructional role, preceptors serve as mentors, facilitating access to opportunities and experiences that students may not otherwise encounter. This relationship not only enhances clinical education but also fosters the development of positive attributes in students.
Why Should You Be a Preceptor?
Broaden Your Perspective
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Students can bring knowledge and current approaches you might not have considered otherwise, potentially influencing your own practice
Reignite your passion
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Mentoring reminds you why you chose medicine in the first place
Find Fulfillment
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Supporting the next generation can boost job satisfaction and provide a strong sense of accomplishment
Give Back to Your Profession
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Pay forward the guidance you received and help shape tomorrow’s healthcare leaders
Lead by Example
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Model professionalism, strong clinical practice, and effective communication
Enjoy Incentives
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Eligible providers can access the Preceptor Tax Incentive Program (PTIP)
Preceptor Tax Incentive Program (PTIP)
Since 2014, Georgia has provided benefits for precepting medical students. More recently, the program was changed to a Tax Incentive Program (PTIP) and expanded to cover physician assistant and nurse practitioner preceptors.
The new program allows community-based preceptors (licensed medical, osteopathic, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant) who are not compensated for teaching, to earn tax incentives for providing community-based clinical training for students from the state’s public or private medical, osteopathic, advanced practice nursing, or physician assistant educational programs.
This program provides a way for Georgia’s educational partners to say “thank you” for our volunteer, uncompensated community-based preceptors who train our next generation of key healthcare providers.
CONTACT:
Theresa Williams
Clinical Training Coordinator
706-507-0894 ext. 3