The Ohio State University College of Medicine has a rich history of curricular innovation. As we prepare students for post-graduate training opportunities in institutions worldwide and meet the changes in healthcare, we must continuously improve and update our curriculum. The Lead.Serve.Inspire. curriculum will ensure that we develop physicians who will improve people’s lives through personalized healthcare and service.
The Longitudinal Practice Preceptorship (LP) spans over the first two years of medical school with students placed in a clinical practice setting early in their first year. The curriculum’s focus on a team-based clinical experience enhances the students’ integration into clinical practice and teaches them to apply foundational science concepts to patient care. Clinical preceptors monitor and facilitate medical students' clinical learning experience and serve as mentors.
LP Preceptors are welcome to use this site to locate updated teaching resources and for online faculty development.
Learn more about LP Preceptors
LP Preceptor of the year
2025 Emerging Preceptor of the Year
Kai Johnson, MD
Dr. Johnson’s LP students commented that he created an environment where they felt comfortable asking questions. They noted that he provided constructive feedback and encouraged them to improve their skills in a supportive manner that built confidence. The students also mentioned that Dr. Johnson served as an outstanding role model in his treatment of patients and clinic staff members.
2025 Distinguished Preceptor of the Year
Michael Meara, MD
Dr. Meara’s LP students commented that he helped them gain confidence in taking histories and presenting patients by allowing regular practice in his clinic and encouraging student autonomy. He had genuine enthusiasm about his field that created a positive and engaging learning environment. Students learned from watching his example such as the skillful way he navigated delicate conversations and explained challenging situations to patients. Students felt incredibly fortunate to be paired with Dr. Meara and appreciated the opportunity to learn from him and ask questions (which he regularly made time to answer).