Setting Expectations to Align Learners and Preceptors
PRE-MEET
AT SESSION
Get to know your
learner & prior
experiences
Identify skills to
work on (history &
and physical)
END OF SESSION
Student identifies
expectations
Debrief experience
Address questions
Your role as a
preceptor is to
align your
expectations with
the students’
Reinforce selfdirected learning
Tips to Enhance the Learning Environment
Preceptor asks questions: What are your prior
experiences in this setting…ED, OR, Clinic, Wards?
What are you expecting to learn from this
experience/rotation?
• Conversation to confirm the learner’s goals are
achievable
What is your level of comfort with this patient
population?
• Discuss observation vs. independence with patients
Preceptor clarifies their expectations & agenda for
session
Alignment of expectations (preceptor responsibility)
is summarized