Become a Community Preceptor
Community preceptors play an integral role in our students' educational experience, guiding and teaching students in perfecting skills in a real-world environment. Share your expertise and professional passion in one or more of our educational programs on a schedule that fits your personal needs and the needs of your work environment.
Our students benefit greatly from one-on-one educational experiences as well as interprofessional team environments. Community preceptors play an essential role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
By sharing your knowledge, experience, and passion, you can help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
Precepting Opportunities
We welcome professionals interested in mentoring students across a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Precepting opportunities are available in the following programs:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Physician Assistant (MPA)
- Surgical Assisting (MSA)
- Pathologists’ Assistant (MSHPA)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Counseling and Art Therapy (MS)
- Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP): Family, Neonatal, Pediatric, and Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nursing (BSN)
Benefits of Becoming a Community Preceptor
Precepting offers an opportunity to give back to your profession, share your expertise, and make a lasting impact on students’ professional development.
Additional benefits include:
- Community Faculty Appointment
- Brickell Medical Sciences Library privileges, including free access to UpToDate
- Free subscription to Grand Rounds
- Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢
- Free Professional Development opportunities
Interested in Becoming a Preceptor?
We would love to discuss opportunities that align with your professional background and availability. For more information, please contact Mary Ann McLendon at 757-373-5641.
Affiliation Agreements
Please refer all site agreement questions to StudentAgreements@odu.edu.
