1. a period of practical training and supervision for a student or new practitioner, especially in medicine or education
Usage: medical; educational
2. the position or role of a preceptor who guides and teaches students
Usage: formal

Examples

• The nursing student completed her preceptorship at the local hospital.
• His preceptorship in the emergency department lasted twelve weeks.
• The medical school requires a preceptorship before graduation.
• She accepted a preceptorship position to guide new residents.
• The preceptorship program pairs students with experienced practitioners.
• During her preceptorship, she learned essential clinical skills.