UTMB is grateful for all of the physicians across the state of Texas who volunteer to teach UTMB medical students. This page is designed to be an information resource for all UTMB community teaching physicians.
Preceptors serve as a role model teaching and inspiring learners and supporting their progression along the learning trajectory to become a highly qualified, independent physician. UTMB appointed clinical faculty are expected to abide by the UTMB Professionalism Charter and the Statement of Principles for Teacher and Learner Conduct in the Educational Setting.
Preceptors should promote a positive and supportive clinical training environment including the following key characteristics:
- Create a supportive learning environment.
- Encourage students to ask questions and adopt a growth mindset.
- Demonstrate the development of physician-patient relationship and communication.
- Oversee student orientation.
- Oversee and coordinate clinical training.
- Establish and review learning objectives with student.
- Conduct midpoint review.
- Submit final student evaluation to site coordinator.
Preceptors should immediately report any concerns regarding student behavior and/or professionalism to UTMB clerkship director(s) and coordinator.