State of Arizona Grant Program for Preceptors of Healthcare Graduate Students
Program Description
The State of Arizona Grant Program for Preceptors of Healthcare Graduate Students is a grant program for Arizona University preceptors. Grant monies have been distributed to the state's largest nonprofit organizations, The Arizona Medical Association, The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, The Arizona Nurses Association, The Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants, and The Arizona Dental Association. Health care professionals must be licensed pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 and serve as a volunteer preceptor for a minimum of four weeks may apply for a grant from the state nonprofit that represents their discipline.
Program Goals and Impacts
The State of Arizona Grant Program for Preceptors of Healthcare Graduate Students goal is to incentivize volunteer preceptors to continue to precept graduate students and provide key learning experiences for these students. Impacts of the program include an increase in preceptorships being offered to students and increased willingness for health professionals to volunteer as preceptors.
Funding Information
Funds administered by The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to the largest state nonprofits. Each preceptor can receive a $1,000 grant per fiscal year. The program is administered from fiscal year 2022/2023 through 2026/2027.
Program Sustainability
To attain sustainability continue to increase the capacity of education programs and organizations to work collaboratively to provide preceptor programs for all levels.
Sustainability Challenges
Challenges to sustainability may include:
Structure and process for continued collaboration.
Supportive (culturally and fiscally) clinical sites.
Key Contacts
The Arizona Medical Association, The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, The Arizona Nurses Association, The Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants, The Arizona Dental Association and The Arizona Department of Health Services.
