It is the responsibility of the intern to make contact with the preceptor(s) prior to starting any new rotation. For each new rotation which an intern begins and unless otherwise stated, the intern must contact the preceptor(s) two weeks in advance to confirm the rotation and ask questions in preparation for the rotation. Preceptors require correspondence from the intern because some preceptors will provide pre-rotation paperwork to complete or reading material to review in preparation for the rotation. Preceptors may be contacted via phone or email unless specific instructions are provided. When addressing a preceptor for the first time, you must address him/her as Mr. or Ms. (i.e. Ms. Smith).
Please note: if a preceptor is not contacted in the appropriate time frame, the rotation may be subject to cancellation and must be made up at the end of the internship. If the intern has made every attempt to contact the preceptor(s) and is not successful, the intern must contact the IP Director or Clinical Coordinator one week prior to starting the new rotation.
