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preceptorship

preceptorship

1 9.1
A time when a new professional learns practical skills while working with an experienced mentor
  • noun
  • /priˈsɛptərˌʃɪp/
  • Specialized
: preceptorship
  • Mamchur and Myrick (2003) explored the nature of conflict in preceptorship experiences.
  • preceptorship experience

Examples

  • A key objective of the ONTP preceptorship was to

    Academic text (2005)
  • It's a special Pfizer preceptorship for me to shadow you.

  • For a special Pfizer preceptorship.

  • The Extended Rural Preceptorship is also a program of the State University of New York, Syracuse.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Similar to the Extended Rural Preceptorship Program, the Michigan Upper Peninsula Program gives the students extensive time working in rural communities.

    Academic text (1997)
  • For example, in the medical field, "preceptorship" is a period of practical experience and training that is supervised by an expert or specialist in the field.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Students were asked what stimuli were related to the conflict in their preceptorship experience: 60% selected "expectations of the preceptor." Of the students who experienced conflict with their preceptor, 43% reported that it was destructive to their self-image.

    Academic text (2011)
  • During her medical degree, she had a challenging preceptorship where she learned under an experienced surgeon.

  • The preceptorship provided students with valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled professionals.

  • In her nursing program, a crucial part of her education was the preceptorship that allowed her to practice patient care in a real hospital setting.

How Advanced

fellowship
  • Specialized
50 6.0
preceptorship
  • Specialized
1 9.1
residency
  • Specialized
49 6.3
internship
118 3.5

Surface Forms

preceptorship singular

Morphology

preceptorship = preceptor (transparent) = preceptor + ship

Formed by the productive noun base 'preceptor' plus the suffix '-ship' meaning office, position, or period, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Preceptorship comes from preceptor, a word for a 'teacher' or mentor, and from precept, meaning a 'rule' or something 'taught'. So a preceptorship is the time when an experienced teacher or supervisor guides and teaches a newcomer.