Precepting responsibility is rotated through several rural practices in the area. Most work is done in the private office. Practices are located one hour and fifteen minutes to two hours south of Richmond depending on specific location. South Side AHEC is able to accommodate one student each month. Housing is provided in the Ft.
Offices rotate responsibility for students on a monthly basis.
Winchester is located in Northwestern Virginia and is a two and one-half hour drive from Richmond. Housing is provided in a house owned by the Winchester hospital. Students are required to work with their preceptor for four weeks. Office responsibilities vary with location, but preceptors are encouraged to let the student work as independently as possible. Students are to see patients, perform appropriate history and physical exam and present the findings to the preceptor.