STUDENTS

Preceptorships at Siloam Health are more than just practical training; they focus on person-centered care and are designed to disrupt the idea of “health care as usual.”

Practicing the art of whole-person care.

Siloam preceptorships provide students of all health disciplines and professions with practicum-based training in the overlapping domains of poverty medicine, cross-cultural health care, and behavioral health and spiritual care. Students at Siloam also receive practical training in how to work with an interpreter, understand a patient’s spiritual history, and work with an interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care.

Primary care preceptorships are offered for students in the following areas:

MedicinePhysician AssistantNurse PractitionerPharmacy

Types of Trainees

Trainees of all faith backgrounds are eligible to apply. Rotations of four weeks or longer are preferred. Although students pursuing all specialties are welcome to apply, preference is given to those pursuing a career in a primary care field among the underserved. Note: This is a preceptorship program and we do not have any internship opportunities at this time.

Preceptorships

All preceptorships are unpaid and all expenses, including temporary housing related to the rotation, are the full responsibility of the trainee. Availability is limited and rotation slots are usually reserved months to years in advance.

FAQ: Can I shadow in the clinic?

We do allow student volunteers to shadow a clinical staff member for one shift after they have completed 40 hours of volunteer service.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, you can fill out the online application on the Volunteers page.

“Siloam provided me with insight, not only to medically relevant issues but also to the importance of providing holistic care. The notion of ‘personalized medicine’ is touted in the modern era, but at Siloam it is actually materialized.”
– Jasia Mahdi, MD, 2013 trainee, Pediatric Neurology Resident, Washington University School of Medicine

Siloam Preceptorship Application Form

Preceptorship Form

First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Country*
Cell Phone Number*
Alternative Phone Number
Email*
Anticipated start date of rotation*
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End date*
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If these dates are not available at Siloam, please list an alternative start date for Siloam to consider.
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Do you have scheduling conflicts/previous responsibilities during this time that would be helpful for Siloam to know when drafting a schedule for you? (i.e. jobs, trainings, classes, vacations, special events, etc.)
Estimated weekly hours
Estimated total hours
Current Academic Institution*
Indicate training program type*
If other, please explain
List any foreign languages spoken
Describe your fluency level (fluent, conversational, etc.)
Briefly explain where you are in your training (training hours needed, level, etc.).
How did you hear about Siloam's Primary Care Preceptorship program?
As a faith-based clinic that serves the underserved, how do you anticipate your experience at Siloam will impact your training as a health practitioner and what do you hope to gain from this experience?
What are your short-term and long-term career goals as a health practitioner?
If accepted to Siloam’s Primary Care Preceptorship Program, I agree to: participate in several brief trainings during the clinical rotation to reinforce key learning points regarding practicing poverty medicine in a cross-cultural setting and from a whole-person care perspective. This includes an intake and outtake survey used to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the program and for research purposes.
- Yes
- No
I understand that all survey data is confidential and will have no effect on any evaluation or grading of my training role while at Siloam Health.
- Yes
- No
I further agree to complete a 1-2 page reflection on three learning moments while on rotation at Siloam.
- Yes
- No