SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Apps and Teaching Hospitals, How Do They Fit In?

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The document describes an initiative to improve how Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) function as educators and clinical preceptors in a university health system. It highlights several challenges APPs face without preparation, including discomfort giving feedback, not understanding learners’ team roles or educational backgrounds, and uncertainty about expectations, professional etiquette, and effective preceptor behaviors. These gaps can lead to poor professional development, unclear role satisfaction, and unsuccessful APP-learner interactions.<br /><br />To address this, the program introduced structured faculty development and preceptor training for APPs. The effort includes short didactic sessions, hands-on workshops, and simulation-based practice for giving feedback. It also provides accessible resources through a Teams site, including tools for clinical use such as consult etiquette, escalation guidance, and cross-coverage support.<br /><br />A central goal is to help APPs improve as educators while aligning their practice with university expectations. The initiative also supports dual faculty appointments and more formal APP involvement in education. The School of Medicine now recruits and reimburses APP preceptors, and the program includes a pilot for structured student clinical experiences in collaboration with the School of Nursing.<br /><br />Overall, the project aims to strengthen APP professional identity, improve learner experiences, and create a more standardized, supportive model for clinical education.

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Alysson R. Gordon

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Author List Alysson R. Gordon, Kimberly Pedram, Krystle N. Brunson

Category Innovations

Concept Advanced Practice Provider Educator

Concept Clinical Teaching

Concept Preceptor

Concept Faculty Development

Concept Learner Feedback

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Presenting Author Alysson R. Gordon

Track Education

Keywords

Advanced Practice Providers

APP educators

clinical preceptors

faculty development

preceptor training

feedback skills

simulation-based practice

university health system

clinical education

professional identity

Advanced Practice Provider Educator

Clinical Teaching

Preceptor

Faculty Development

Learner Feedback