It is the responsibility of the intern to contact the preceptor(s) prior to starting any new assigned 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 should be contacted via email as primary method of communication unless other 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) unless another prefix, such as Dr., is specified in the contact information provided.
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 DI Director or Clinical Coordinator one week prior to starting the new rotation.
