What is a preceptor and which programs require a preceptor?
• AAO-HNSF Resident Research Award • ARS New Investigator Award • AHNS/ AAO-HNSF Young Investigators Combined Grant • AAO-HNSF Maureen Hannley Research Training Award • ARS Resident Research Grant • AAFPRS Leslie Bernstein Resident Research Grant Selection of a preceptor is a key step in the application process and will constitute an important review criterion. The applicant is responsible for selecting a research preceptor at an academic or nonprofit research institution and for making arrangements to work with that person. The designated preceptor should be an active investigator in the area of the proposed research, and must be the faculty member who will directly supervise the proposed research training and evaluate the awardee’s progress. The proposed training shall be designed in collaboration with the designated mentor and approved by the applicant’s Department/Division Chair and institution. Training should be focused on the acquisition and refinement of patient-oriented clinic