Dietetic Intern's Perspectives of Preceptors: How Preceptors Influence the Learning Experience of Interns during their Dietetic Internship

A. Demographic and Internship Program Information
2. Age Range
3. Gender
5. Does this program offer a Masters Degree?
6. Does this program offer graduate credit?
8. Main Concentration of Internship: Choose One
11. Was there any form of financial compensation for enrolling in your internship
13. How are you financing your internship?

B. Evaluation of Preceptor Role in Internship

Please choose the answer that best fits your opinion.

5=Strongly agree

1=Strongly disagree

1. Within my rotations, I am actively involved, rather than just follow.

2. I feel the preceptors are excited, ready, and willing to teach me.

3. Preceptors generally give me a thorough orientation to unit area at the beginning of the rotation.

4. I am completely comfortable asking my preceptor questions.

5. My preceptors appear to want to precept and enjoy doing it.

6. I get frustrated when preceptors tell me to look up the answer.

7. I feel the preceptors are receptive and answer all of my questions.

8. Preceptors remain as an available resource throughout the internship program.

9. My preceptors give me an effective evaluation at the end of the rotation.

10. Preceptors are able to clearly communicate rotation objectives and expectations.

11. My time with preceptors is divided appropriately between teaching, observing, and performing.

12. I spend too much time observing and not enough time "doing".

13. Preceptors generally give me valuable and usefull feedback in a timely manner during my rotation to enable my success.

14. I get enough time to work independently.

15. Most of the preceptors have exhibited good interpersonal skills, i.e. friendliness toward you, enthusiasm for teaching, and genuine interest in their job.

16. My preceptors serve as a professional role model for me and as an expert in their field.

C. Intern's Evaluation of Preceptors

Please do not provide any information that could be used to identify specific preceptors or other people involved in the dietetic internship.

By submitting this survey, you are agreeing to participate in this research study.  As a research participant, you are contributing to data that will improve intern curriculum and preceptor training. 

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