Becoming a clinical preceptor is a rewarding opportunity for physicians and practices to contribute to the future of healthcare while enhancing their own professional development. Nautical Health Concepts and BBA Respiratory and Sleep Management have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind Clinical Rotation Program offers a practice experience with training opportunities in Value Based Care, Population Health , and Healthcare Management. 

 

 

Benefits of Becoming a Clinical Preceptor

 

1. Professional Development: Engaging with medical students encourages preceptors to stay current with medical knowledge and best practices, fostering continuous learning and professional growth. 

 

2. Enhanced Practice Operations: Students can assist with patient histories, perform basic tests, and support non-clinical tasks, thereby improving workflow efficiency and allowing the practice to serve more patients effectively. 

 

3. Leadership and Teaching Skills: Serving as a preceptor develops leadership abilities and teaching competencies, which are valuable assets in any medical career. 

 

4. Access to Academic Resources: Affiliation with educational institutions through preceptorship often grants access to medical journals, research databases, and continuing education opportunities, enriching the preceptor's knowledge base. 

 

5. Community Contribution: By training future healthcare professionals, preceptors give back to the community, ensuring a well-prepared medical workforce for the future. 

 

6. Potential for Adjunct Faculty Appointment: Long-term commitment to precepting may lead to adjunct faculty positions, enhancing professional credentials and opening avenues for academic collaboration. 

 

 

How It Benefits Your Practice

 

Integrating medical students into your practice not only aids in their education but also brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to your team. This collaboration can lead to improved patient education, increased staff engagement, and the potential to identify future colleagues who align with your practice's values and mission

 

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Physician Reimbursement Rates (per Medical Student)

• 4 Week Rotation: $800.00

• 6 Week Rotation: $1,000.00

• 8 Week Rotation: $1,650.00

• Fall Semester (August –December): $5,000.00

• Spring Semester (January – May): $5,000.00

• Summer Semester (June – July): $4,250.00

 

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Clinical Rotation Requirements and Selection Process

• Must be in their 3rd year and in good standing with an accredited medical school

• Successfully completed a background check 

• Obtained a Student Visa from US Customs and Immigration 

• Submitted a formal application 

• Completed the “Introduction to the US Healthcare System” training series

• Granted full approval from their academic institution 

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Time Commitment 

We ask that all preceptors commit to a minimal of one (1)  4-week semester. The shadowing and training experience would range from 12 to 20 hours per week; depending on your availability. Physicians may precept throughout the entire year or a combinations of time periods that best suit your office and staff. 

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General Expectations

A Clinical Training Specialist will work with each physician or practice to carefully design a clinical rotation that suits the capacity of the environment. Patient flow, staffing, space, and workflows will all be taken into consider. Examples of acceptable activities:

• Supervised Patient Engagement (In-person or Telephonic)

• Clinical Skill Development

• Chart Review 

• Care Gap Closures

• Medication and Medical Supply Inventories 

• Referral Follow-up and Consult Note Retrieval

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Selecting Your Medical Student

We host Clinical Rotation Planning Sessions and setup virtual meetings in order for  physicians and practice staff may become familiar with students, set expectations, and ask any questions. 

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Additional Ways to Get Involved

Preceptorship is a noble commitment with a lot of factors to consider. However, we would be interested in partnering with accomplished physicians like yourself to host medical training and review boards (in-person or virtual), tour practices and medical facilities, and host one-day shadowing experiences. There are compensation packages available for each of these—depending on your availability. In short, we would love to have you!