Each medical school has a program coordinator to help you sign up for the program. Student completes a profile form giving information and preference for dates and location and returns it to the program coordinator at the school. School's coordinator forwards application to the Administrative Coordinator in Austin who matches the student with a preceptor. Written notification of the match is sent to the program coordinator at the medical school. Program coordinator at the school distributes instructions and information to student.
Student contacts the preceptor to confirm the arrangements.
These individuals can answer questions and assist students with signing up for a preceptorship. To become a preceptor, you must be a full-time, general pediatrician complete a qualification form Continuing medical education credit is allowed for the preceptorship activite, and free preceptorship training is offered and is acceptable for Category I AMA Physician's Recognition Award Credit. Physicians may receive no financial remuneration or payment of expenses for participation as preceptors. However, as a way of enhancing their own continuing education activity, preceptors do receive medical books and other educational materials.