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Hello AAPA Members,
The Education Committee has dedicated immense time and energy to developing the Preceptor Program, a new initiative aimed at enhancing our roles as educators. Now, we need your help to bring this program to life!
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking anyone with a passion for creativity, dedication to teaching, and a desire to share their expertise in pathology with PA students and residents. Whether you’re a seasoned PA with years of teaching experience or a new graduate navigating the learner/teacher relationship, your contribution is invaluable. The primary work will involve loading and redesigning existing content into our new LMS, with the goal of creating an interactive and engaging user experience for the Preceptor Program.
When:
We aim to have the content loaded between September and December 2024, with ongoing maintenance, updates, and new releases periodically thereafter.
What is the Preceptor Program?
The Preceptor Program is an educational initiative designed to support one of the core roles of Pathologists’ Assistants: teaching and training peers and support staff. The program covers a range of topics, including how to provide meaningful feedback, teach grossing using various learning styles, and prevent educator burnout. Each lesson is grounded in the latest scientific, psychological, and educational research, with examples directly applicable to teaching in a gross lab.
The program is divided into five sections:
- Overview led by Alexis Snyder, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM – This section covers terminology, background information, and foundational knowledge to help PAs become excellent clinical preceptors and teachers.
- Intro Month led by Kaysi Lyall, MS, PA(ASCP)CM – This section focuses on making the first month for PA students and residents less daunting and more successful.
- Learning Theories led by Christina Narakorn, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM, and Michael Gellner, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM – This section explores different learning and teaching styles to find the right approach for each situation.
- Behavioral led by Victoria Montoya, DHSc, MPS, MS, PA(ASCP), CPTD – This section emphasizes successful communication and feedback strategies.
- Interprofessional led by James Boley, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM – This section addresses teaching other medical professionals and educating outside the lab.
Whether you lecture residents, precept for a Pathologists’ Assistant program, train new hires, guide surgical pathology techs, collaborate with OR staff, or simply explain your role to curious family and friends, you are an educator. Many of us have learned these skills on the job, which can place us at a disadvantage. This program is an opportunity to develop a resource that strengthens us as professionals and equips us with the tools to excel in our teaching roles.
Please consider joining the team! To let us know of your interest, or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Thank you in advance for helping make the Preceptor Program a success!
Sincerely,
Kristine McCluskey, EdD, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM, LSSYB
AAPA Preceptor Program Subcommittee Chair
COUNT ME IN!
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