
Benefits for Clinical Preceptors

Why should I precept?
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Gain professional and personal satisfaction from helping a health profession student and the Georgia healthcare workforce at large
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Further motivation to stay current with the latest research and evidence-based practice
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Help meet the urgent need for clinical preceptors as medical schools and other advanced programs increase class sizes to address healthcare shortages
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Find prospective providers for your practice/group by spending weeks (rather than minutes) assessing their knowledge base, professionalism, work ethic, bedside manner, etc.
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Potential adjunct faculty appointment
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Earn eligibility for the Georgia Preceptor Tax Incentive Program (PTIP)
How can Foothills AHEC help?
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Provide assistance to your office by working directly with academic institutions to manage student placement, scheduling, and credentialing
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Connect you with the schools of your choice
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Provide access to cost-free continuing medical education (CME) opportunities
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Support you with preceptor training materials and development opportunities