1. Orienting Learners

2. First Day Set aside time to meet with learner Short introductions Discuss schedule Hospital tour (brief) Hand over to clinic manager or nurse Clinic tour Introduction to EMR or paper record system Provide with clinic information package

3. Information package Clinic expectations for learner Instructions for the EMR Local medical resources Lab/xray/PFTs/physio/mental health, etc Reference material Library (paper / online) Binder of useful papers /guidelines Guide to the community

4. First week Establish learner’s baseline Develop learning goals Discuss preceptor expectations

5. Establish learner’s baseline Review level of training Previous rotations completed Preferred learning style Visual / auditory / hands – on Much will be revealed by close supervision in the first few days

6. Preceptor expectations Review preceptor expectations Clinical Level and methods of supervision On- call frequency Professionalism Punctuality Dress code Time off

7. Teaching tips Orienting learners Use your staff – delegate Set individual learning goals Supervise all learners closely early in the rotation Save time with a clinic information package