Satisfaction, Motivation, and Future of Community Preceptors

Abstract

This study found that preceptors continue to be satisfied with teaching students. Intrinsic reasons remain an important motivation to precept, but monetary compensation may have increasing importance. Physicians responded more negatively than other health provider groups to several questions, suggesting that their needs might be better met by redesigned teaching models.

Learning in and out of hospital

“…This is consistent with previous studies that report benefits associated with teaching for clinicians, the health service, educational institutions and patients . There is recent evidence, however, that some teachers in the community, particularly doctors, are dissatisfied with the flow of patients through their clinics, their working hours and their income related to teaching . These are important issues, as high‐quality education should not be dependent on sustained teacher enthusiasm and goodwill alone.…”

“…There is also an article reporting the perceived impact of teaching on the practice, enthusiasm and knowledge of clinical supervisors, and on the clinical environment and patient care, in non‐teaching hospitals . This is consistent with previous studies that report benefits associated with teaching for clinicians, the health service, educational institutions and patients . There is recent evidence, however, that some teachers in the community, particularly doctors, are dissatisfied with the flow of patients through their clinics, their working hours and their income related to teaching .…”

Establishing an Ultrasound Curriculum in Undergraduate Medical Education: How Much Time Does It Take?

“…Previous studies have identified that most preceptors are reluctant to teach medical students because they believe it to be burdensome and to lead to lost revenue . In particular, physicians have stated that when they give up time to educate student physicians, they are forced to work longer days and see fewer patients . In the past, physicians have been more willing to teach because of the benefits and prestige associated with affiliations to academic medical centers; however, in recent years, this prospect has become less appealing to them .…”

“…In particular, physicians have stated that when they give up time to educate student physicians, they are forced to work longer days and see fewer patients . In the past, physicians have been more willing to teach because of the benefits and prestige associated with affiliations to academic medical centers; however, in recent years, this prospect has become less appealing to them . Previous publications have addressed these issues, and in one such study, faculty members received reimbursement based on their teaching efforts .…”

“…16,17 In the past, physicians have been more willing to teach because of the benefits and prestige associated with affiliations to academic medical centers; however, in recent years, this prospect has become less appealing to them. 17 Previous publications have addressed these issues, and in one such study, faculty members received reimbursement based on their teaching efforts. 18 Although this strategy was successful when implemented in the clinical study, it may not be as feasible in undergraduate education because of financial constraints of medical schools.…”