Precepting with Purpose: Shaping the Next Generation of Anesthesia Professionals

In this episode of Lights Out, host Liz Carter is joined by Bailey Hocking, CAA, FAAA president-elect and AA student coordinator at Brandon Regional Hospital; Cassie Langhals, EdD, MEdL, MMSc, CAA, program director of the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program at the University of New Mexico; and Michael Mingione, MHSc, CAA, chair of the Department of Anesthesia at South University. Together, they discuss the critical role of precepting in anesthesia education and its impact on both professional development and patient safety. The conversation explores why clinicians choose to teach, how effective precepting strengthens the profession, and practical strategies for balancing clinical demands with student instruction. The guests also share guidance on delivering constructive feedback, creating supportive learning environments, and embracing the responsibility of mentoring future anesthesia professionals. The episode wraps with a look at training resources and annual conferences designed to help preceptors refine their skills and continue growing as educators.

 

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