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current features

UTHSCSA Gives $2,000 for GIMSPP

L. David Hillis, MD, FACP, Chair of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s Department of Internal Medicine, has again provided the GIMSPP with a sponsorship of $2,000. The additional funding allowed two more students from his school to participate in four-week rotations this summer.

READ ITEM (Published Summer 2009 in the Texas Internist)

Primary Care Preceptorship Program Retains State Funding

The Preceptorship Program, that encompasses the General Internal Medicine Statewide Preceptorship Program, the Texas Statewide Family Medicine Preceptorship Program and the Texas Statewide Pediatric Preceptorship Program, was able to maintain its current level of funding from the 81st Legislative Session. With the decreased state revenue and increased demand in expenses, it was a triumph to remain in the state budget without suffering budget cuts.

READ ITEM (Published Summer 2009 in the Texas Internist)

Program Meets Summer Match Goals

With sponsorships from UTHSCSA, TAMUHSC and TTUHSC in addition to state funding, the GIMSPP was able to meet and exceed the goal set by the Medical Students Committee and match 125 students for summer preceptorships. Two hundred twelve applications were received, and sadly, fifteen students who maintained their applications had to be turned away because of lack of funds.

READ ITEM (Published Winter 2009 in the Texas Internist)

previous features

Preceptors recognized with Decade of Service Award

Twelve outstanding preceptors received the GIMSPP Decade of Service Award at the Texas Chapter annual meeting. These community-based internists have the distinction of being in the program for 10 years and teaching and mentoring young medical students at least seven of those years. This brings to 48 the total number of winners since the Decade of Service Award was established in 2005. The dramatic black plaque recognizes their invaluable contribution to the education of the future physicians of Texas.

READ ITEM (Published Winter 2009 in the Texas Internist)

Texas A&M and Texas Tech Sponsor Preceptorships

Alejandro C. Arroliga, MD, FACP, Interim Chair of Internal Medicine at the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, has provided a sponsorship of $2,100 so two additional students from his school can participate in GIMSPP rotations next summer. Cynthia Jumper, MD, MPH, FACP, Chair of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, has again given $2,000 so that more students from the Lubbock school can benefit from preceptorships.

READ ITEM (Published Winter 2009 in the Texas Internist)

Preceptor tips

Preceptor Tips: When the Learner Arrives

Students will arrive shortly at many preceptors' practices. Following are a few tips for establishing goals early in the rotation. Students are sometimes shy or reluctant to express what they hope to gain from the preceptorship. Sharing expectations on the first day helps set the tone for the learning experience.

READ ITEM (Published Summer 2005 in the Texas Internist)