Western Washington Area Health Education Center
2033 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310
Seattle, WA 98121
Ph: 206.441.7137
Fax: 206.441.7158
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WWAHEC
2033 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310
Seattle, WA 98121
Ph: 206.441.7137
Fax: 206.441.7158
Health
Professionals/
Student Placement
R/UOE
R/UOP
RUN
Preceptor & Site Resources
Health Career Information
Health Career Ambassadors
Health Career
Job Descriptions
HOPE
Preceptor & Site Resources
Scholarship Info
Distance Learning
Volunteer Retired
Providers Program
Statewide Office
of Rural Health
Health Workforce Development
Health Professionals /
Student Placement
Preceptor &
Site Resources
Washington Recruitment Group
Health Career
Information
Health
Skill Panels
Community Health
Assessment, Planning
& Development
Primary Care
Provider Recruitment
Shop
WWAHEC
2033 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310
Seattle, WA 98121
Ph: 206.441.7137
Fax: 206.441.7158
Health Professionals /
Student Placements
Preceptors are practicing physicians in rural sites or urban clinics serving the underserved. Most, but not all, are family physicians. A preceptor must be willing to take responsibility for a student's experience at the site. This includes working with the student to establish a schedule of experiences, supervising patient-student contacts, and helping the student evaluate her or his progress.
All preceptors are appointed as consultants or clinical faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine. R/UOP is recognized as an official educational program of the School of Medicine. Medical students and their preceptors are indemnified under the University's liability policy for possible incidents arising from the students' participation.
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The UW School of Medicine has published a wonderful website for student applicants with a program overview, an FAQ page, and a current application. It can answer many of prospective preceptors' questions. Visit the UW SoM website
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Some preceptors are hesitant to host students in their practices because they are concerned with violating HIPPA regulations. The linked article, Protecting Confidentiality in Healthcare Education Programs, addresses protected patient information regulations and the impact on student education.
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WWAHEC has compiled a handbook designed to support managers of clinics in identifying, recruiting and maintaining a cadre of volunteers. Clinics that are hosting students may also find some of the resources in the "Toolbox" helpful. Go to the Volunteer Resource Toolbox.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians has compiled a list of helpful hints for Preceptors. Go to Want to Be a Successful Preceptor? Get Organized!
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An article in the on-line April, 2003 edition of Family Physicians' Report (FPReportonline) describes high-school mentoring and medical school preceptor programs. Go to Sweet Success: Students Thrive in Mentoring Programs.
For
more information about preceptor programs,
or to apply to become a R/UOP or R/UOE preceptor,
please contact:
Jodi Palmer, Assistant Director
Western Washington Area Health Education Center
2033 Sixth Avenue, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98121
206.441.7137
"Washington State is facing a growing public
health crisis
because of a shortage of health care workers....
Hospitals and other health care institutions have a role
in redefining the workplace and in helping to recruit and train
the next generation of health professionals."
Washington State Hospital Association Report, Who Will Care For You? 2001
The Washington State Department of Health and Washington's two Area Health Education Centers urge you to be a partner in the effort to expand the future health workforce.
Internship
Sites will be local to where the students live. Facilities in your
community provide the opportunity to expose students to a broad array of
health centers. Sites will receive information about a student's career
interest areas and will be asked to provide as much experience in those
areas as possible. A student may spend a part or the entire six weeks of the
program in one facility ore more.
Each
internship site will identify a Site Coordinator. This person will
work with the student intern. Although many students will have limited
skills, your facility is encouraged to provide as much opportunity for
observation of and/or participation in diagnostic and clinical areas of
care. Coordinators will participate in an orientation and will receive a
Project HOPE manual, which will include evaluation forms and copies of
student materials.
Students are screened for a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; they must comply with state workplace requirements (i.e., a Washington State Patrol background check may be required); and they have expressed an interest in exploring health careers. Preference is given to diverse groups currently under-represented in the health professions; students who are the first in their family to attend college; students from rural communities; and Juniors and Seniors in high school.
Still have questions?
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Some mentors and clinics are hesitant to host students because they are concerned with violating HIPPA regulations. The linked article, Protecting Confidentiality in Healthcare Education Programs, addresses protected patient information regulations and the impact on student education.
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WWAHEC has compiled a handbook designed to support managers of clinics in identifying, recruiting and maintaining a cadre of volunteers. Clinics that are hosting students may also find some of the resources in the "Toolbox" helpful. Go to the Volunteer Resource Toolbox.
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An article in the on-line April, 2003 edition of Family Physicians' Report (FPReportonline) describes high-school mentoring and medical school preceptor programs. Go to Sweet Success: Students Thrive in Mentoring Programs.
Coming soon:
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Project HOPE Site Application
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Project HOPE Site Contract
For more information about Project HOPE
or the Health Career Ambassadors Program,
or to apply to become a Project HOPE Site, contact:
Christine Lindquist
Western Washington Area Health Education Center
2033 Sixth Avenue, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98121
206.441.7137
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Protecting Confidentiality in Healthcare Education Programs - Addresses protected patient information regulations (known as HIPPA) and the impact on student education.
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Rural Physicians as Educators: Why Take On Another Job? - Inspiration for potential preceptors.
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Want to Be a Successful Preceptor? Get Organized! - Good tips for preceptors.
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WWAHEC
2033 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 310
Seattle, WA 98121
Ph: 206.441.7137
Fax: 206.441.7158
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Page updated 1/19/2006