The syllabus lists several recommended texts, however. All physician preceptors are Board Certified. The State Academy of Family Practice is involved in the credentialing process as well. Nonetheless, the department is always open to new preceptors. The department provides development initiatives to preceptors so that students get a uniform experience.
Preceptors also accept students from other medical teaching institutions.
Some preceptors sponsor an open house for their community and students are invited and expected to attend, providing them with a taste of community involvement. Dr. Williams explained that urban and rural Family Medicine practices differ in that the urban Family Medicine physicians have less exposure to pediatrics and obstetrics. Students generally prefer urban Family Medicine practices and do get some exposure to general gynecology. Preceptors are volunteer faculty and receive clinical appointments. Dr. Williams believes students would have a better appreciation for primary care, internal medicine and family practice if students had more exposure to rural practices.