Preceptors are an important part of the MAT program for future Athletic Trainers. Dr. DJ Gilliland shares what makes a good
Call out by name a few of the best preceptors you have known.David Stuckey at Hardin Simmons – instilled in us the desire to give back to the profession.
It was our responsibility to mentor someone
David Colt or DC hired me out of undergrad. He guided us on how to teach and interact with our students.
Kyle Southall at Briarwood Christian in Alabama
48 local preceptors
Dustin Rush – What you see is what you getHe does a great job of letting students take chances and risks.
Dustin has a fantastic debrief with the students.
Frank Perez – He is a tough preceptor with a ton of experience. He is really good.He spent several years with Cirque De Soleil and brings dance medicine into the equation
He has a large administrative component to his site.
She transformed the experience for our students. They leave feeling like they have grown as an individual and professionals.
AT is a family.
Supervised Autonomy –The preceptor should be the patient’s advocate
Build up the student’s trust and confidence by having mock scenarios in downtime.
The really good preceptors take advantage of that time.
JP: I felt like my hands were being held the whole time… I was either setting up the field or observing.
JP: One preceptor gave us printed steps for taping. So we could use them during independent practice
JP: Having a written plan for the athletes to follow helps us grow, but also gives me the opportunity to develop a plan.
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