Pave the Way for New Providers And Enjoy the Benefits
Preceptors, clinical instructors and health care educators are critical in preparing the next generation of providers. By mentoring students, you will enjoy tangible benefits, including support from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and opportunities for continuing medical education.
In addition, mentoring has intangible benefits - you will remain current on health practices, interact with enthusiastic DMU students and contribute to your profession. Mentoring is also an excellent recruiting tool for future employment opportunities within your health system or practice.
Discover the Perks of Mentoring
Serving as a health care educator for DMU students is an exceptional calling that is invaluable in the training of future health care providers.
DMU preceptors, fieldwork educators and clinical instructors also enjoy several tangible benefits:
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Continuing Education Credit
Profession-dependent continuing education credit.
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Faculty Development Programs
Eligibility for faculty development programs presented by DMU.
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Remain Up to Date
Opportunity to remain current on health care practices and theories.
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Rewarding and Stimulating
Help train the next generation of health care professionals with a rewarding and stimulating change of pace to your routine.
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Affiliate Faculty Appointment
Optional affiliate faculty appointment is available.
Insights From DMU Health Care Educators
“I love precepting students because it keeps me fresh and up to date. Medicine is for the lifelong learner, and the best way to learn it is to teach.”
Brie Day, D.O.’08
Physician at MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa
“It just takes that one spark to motivate a student to be the absolute best they can be in our profession. Having preceptors opens their eyes to what our profession really can do not only from a practice standpoint but also from a leadership standpoint.”
Eric Barp, D.P.M.’01, FACFAS
Podiatric Medicine Physician at The Iowa Clinic
“I loved my clinical rotations and formed great relationships with my preceptors. I wanted to do the same, and it's also a way for me to stay involved with DMU. I adore the school and the PA program and always wanted to continue giving back. Preceptors are needed, and you don't need 10 years of experience before you can precept students.”
Carlye Marshall Townsend, M.S.P.A.S.’22, PA-C
Practices Surgical Orthopedics at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa
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