NOSMU is the newest and only stand-alone medical university in Canada, with more than 1800 clinical faculty (90% physicians) teaching in more than 90 communities throughout northern Ontario (5). As a distributed medical school, learners complete their training almost exclusively working and learning alongside clinical teaching faculty while immersed in NOSMU communities. Medical schools are actively increasing enrollment to help alleviate the current shortage of physicians, particularly in primary care. The medical school expansion starting this year will result in new preceptors experiencing teaching for the first time. It is essential that new preceptors feel supported as they take on this new role. NOSMU has a wealth of teaching experience with champions in each community and practice specialty.

Physicians who teach and mentor students overwhelmingly agree that their interaction with students is a fulfilling part of their job, however entering these leadership roles can be daunting for new or inexperienced faculty. This study will develop modules on aspects of teaching that can be delivered in any NOSMU community by content experts. The result of this study will be more competent and confident medical teachers and learners.