Preceptors
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Benefits for Preceptors
The following benefits are available to you as a preceptor:
CME Credit for Supervising Students
Library Services
Software and Computer Hardware Discounts
Matthews KCOM Bookstore
CME Credit for Supervising Students
Osteopathic physicians serving as KCOM preceptors are eligible for one hour of AOA category 1-B credit for each hour of actual instruction. This credit is documented following the completion of an evaluation of student performance on the service. The Office of Regional Affairs generates preceptor reports for the Office of Continuing Medical Education on a quarterly basis, who in turn notifies the AOA.
The following data is needed to process 1-B credit in a timely fashion:
- Physician's name and AOA identification number
- Student's name
- Beginning and ending dates for entire rotation
- Number of hours of instruction (up to 40hrs/wk)
Allopathic physicians serving as KCOM preceptors must contact the AMA for details regarding the submission of proper paperwork.
Questions regarding eligibility for this credit should be directed the Regional Assistant Dean or Office of Regional Affairs.
Click here for a listing of current 1-A Continuing Medical Education opportunities.
Library Services
The A.T. Still Memorial Library provides a number of services to KCOM preceptors as described below. Each of these links will take you to the library website (in a new window). To return to this page, simply close the library window.
Library Services |
Description |
| Literature Searching | The Online Resources section at the library site directs the user to free searchable databases, online journals and other valuable websites that greatly aid in finding information in the scientific literature. |
| Interlibrary Loan | The Interlibrary Loan section at the library site instructs the user in how to obtain an item that is not currently part of the library holdings and then to have it sent to the Preceptor's location. |
| Reference Inquiry/Request | The Reference Inquiry/Request section at the library site instructs the user in how to request a list of references on a topic or answer a reference question. |
| Purchase Suggestion | The Purchase Suggestion section at the library site instructs the user in how to suggest items that might be purchased by the library to increase the value of its holdings. |
| Reserve Request | The Reserve Request section at the library site instructs the user in how to request that a library holding be put on reserve for limited student access. |
Software and Computer Hardware Discounts
Microsoft Office Software
ATSU provides Microsoft Office Suite to faculty, staff, and Preceptors for college use. Microsoft licensing allows a second copy to be loaded on personal machines. The college will purchase licensing for academic use on your office computer. Your responsibility will be to purchase media through ATSU for $30.00; you may then load it on your office computer and your personal machine for academic use. ATSU will order MS Office 2000 media semi-annually. Approximate dates for orders are April 1st and October 1st of each year. To place your order, e-mail, fax or call the ATSU HelpDesk.
Email: helpdesk@atsu.edu
Fax: 660.626.2942
Phone: 660.626.2200
Dell, Compaq, and Gateway Computer and Peripheral Purchases
ATSU qualifies for academic pricing with selected computer companies. You can configure your machines with educational discounts via the following websites.
- www.dell.com (Click on "Government, Education & Healthcare", then under Higher Education, click on " Faculty, Students & Staff Personal Purchases")
- http://government.hp.com (Select "Higher Education")
- www.gateway.com (Click on "Education", then on "Higher Education" )
If you place orders with these companies, please contact Jean Varnold (see below) who will verify your ATSU-KCOM relationship with the educational division of these vendors.
CompuTek, a Kirksville computer retailer has also agreed to provide educational discounts to individuals affiliated with ATSU, e.g., KCOM Preceptors. CompuTek can be contacted at:
Please address questions regarding any of the above preceptor benefits
to:
Jean Varnold
IT Support Center Coordinator
800 W. Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660.626.2604
Fax: 660.626.2942
Jvarnold@atsu.edu
