What to ask a potential preceptor

Ask operational questions early. They protect both you and the clinician from a mismatch that the university would later reject.

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A practical question list

What does a typical clinic day look like, and which patients would I see?
How many hours per week can you realistically host?
Who signs notes, and how is supervision structured?
Have you precepted this university or a similar program before?
What onboarding does the site require?
What happens if you are on leave during my term?

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