As a new preceptor in the layered learning environment, you may be wondering – how will this work, in a practical, day-to-day flow? Even with the knowledge that each learner will have unique needs that the schedule will need to accommodate, having a starting template can help visualize this flow – and get your learners started while you get to know them better.

We have consulted with experienced preceptors to give you some examples of how they schedule their learners and their various supervisory needs. These example schedules are for illustrative purposes only, and should be adapted to suit your unique learners.

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Customizing Your Wave Schedules
Once you’ve taken some time to assess the interpersonal skills of your learner(s), you will be able to adapt these schedules to meet the unique needs of your individual learners. It’s also good to remember that these schedules will change over time as they become faster and more capable.

• For the resident, consider – how much supervision do they want and require? How often do they need to check-in with you? Do they need support or advise for supervising the medical student(s)?
• For the student(s), consider – how confident and capable are they in completing tasks? Are there areas of growth to follow-up on during check-ins? Do they want or need more supervision?