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ForwardVoices from the Field: Preceptors’ Perspectives and Lessons Learned
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Purpose
Empower your teaching in real-world clinical settings. Developed in collaboration with experienced preceptors, this session focuses on the areas they identified as most critical for success. Featured are practical strategies, interactive activities, and quick-reference tools focused on efficient teaching, learner evaluation, feedback delivery, and sustainability. Join us to strengthen your skills, streamline your workflow, and make every teaching moment count.
Description
This session features experienced preceptors sharing practical insights, challenges, and lessons learned from clinical teaching in real-world healthcare settings. Participants will explore strategies for orienting learners, providing meaningful feedback, and balancing educational responsibilities with patient care demands. The discussion will offer practical approaches that support learner development while maintaining an efficient clinical workflow.
Learning Objectives
- Describe effective strategies for orienting learners to the clinical environment and setting clear expectations.
- Apply techniques for delivering constructive, timely, and actionable feedback to learners in clinical settings.
- Identify approaches to maintain patient flow and operational efficiency while incorporating teaching into daily practice.
Moderator
Nehad El-Sawi, PhD
Assistant Vice President for Academic Innovation and Enhancement, Office of Academic Affairs, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Speakers
Michael Jacoby, MD
Neurology, MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Brittany Jensen, MD
Assistant Professor, Primary Care, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Medical Student Clerkship Director, UnityPoint Health
Accreditation Statements
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.75 continuing education contact hours.
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Nehad El-Sawi, PhD - Activity Director and Moderator
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.75 AOA Category 1A
- 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 0.75 CPME
Price
There is no cost to attend. Preceptors and clinical instructors are invited to attend.