The RAFT approach to academic detailing with preceptors.
We have adapted "academic detailing" as a method to deliver real-time faculty development to nearly all community preceptors, both rural and urban, using the RAFT technique (Rapport-building, Assessment, Focused preceptor development, Thanks/Trinkets). The method is expensive in terms of faculty time and can be difficult to schedule. However, it has proven to be a valuable, learner-centered method that reaches preceptors missed by traditional faculty development workshops. Preceptors experience support, both student and preceptor problems are identified and addressed early, and academic faculty gain a better understanding of the preceptor environment.
Moser
Scott E
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Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas-Wichita, 67214-3199, USA. smoser@kumc.edu
Dorsch
John N
JN
Kellerman
Rick
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D002982:Clinical Clerkship; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D011231:Preceptorship; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States