Table 2.

Top motivators

Domain	Mean (SD)
University process
EHR access/log-on for students	4.53 (0.88)
Role as preceptor is clearly defined	4.00 (1.01)
Finance/time/productivity
Coworkers in the clinic are supportive of the preceptor role	4.07 (0.91)
Protected teaching time	3.81 (1.07)
Recognition
Enhance your credentials as a clinical teacher	3.23 (0.98)
Personal thank you letter from a student	2.62 (1.15)
Certification/education
Enhance your knowledge from students who keep up to date about trends in medicine and newest clinical practice guidelines	3.97 (0.88)
Credit toward professional certification or recertification	3.62 (1.20)
Intrinsic/other
Enjoyment of precepting	4.32 (0.72)
Professional obligation/a chance to give back	4.15 (0.94)
Overall top 3
EHR access/log-on for students	4.53 (0.88)
Enjoyment of precepting	4.32 (0.72)
Professional obligation/a chance to give back	4.15 (0.94)

Note: EHR = electronic health record.