preceptor

American  

[pri-sep-ter, pree-sep-] / prɪˈsɛp tər, ˈpri sɛp- /

noun

1. an instructor; teacher; tutor.

2. the head of a school.

3. the head of a preceptory.

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preceptor British  

/ prɪˈsɛptə, ˌpriːsɛpˈtɔːrɪəl /

noun

1. a practising physician giving practical training to a medical student

2. the head of a preceptory

3. rare  a tutor or instructor

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Other Word Forms

• preceptoral adjective
• preceptorate noun
• preceptorial adjective
• preceptorially adverb
• preceptorship noun
• preceptress noun
• subpreceptor noun
• subpreceptoral adjective
• subpreceptorate noun
• subpreceptorial adjective

Etymology

Origin of preceptor

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word praeceptor. See precept, -tor

Example Sentences

"As an educator, Jutta nurtured many students, preceptors and clinicians to flourish and grow. That her work continues to enrich the tapestry of occupational therapy in Alberta is her legacy," the statement continued.

From BBC

"So we've been having conversations with the training partners that we work with about their staffing needs, and talking about how we can increase capacity, staffing their clinics with our preceptors," Hunt said.

From Salon

The departures are also taking their toll on nursing education, which relies on clinical instructors and preceptors, the experienced, hands-on nurses who mentor students on the job.

From Seattle Times

Clark also told the instructor that "you are not going to treat me that way" and "you are the worst preceptor I have ever had."

From Fox News

By the end of the clinic, Broomall said she too "had scarcely heard a word of what our preceptors had been trying to tell us."

From Salon