How does NIMAA support externship organizations?

How does NIMAA support externship organizations?

NIMMA provides the following support to externship organizations:
  1. Access to experienced faculty, regular live and taped lectures and discussions, and online curriculum
  2. Preceptor training course to prepare for the program
  3. Preceptor training courses, with guidance for supporting students in-clinic and approving attendance for students
  4. Support for externship organization program coordinator and preceptors through scheduled monthly meetings and ongoing email communications
  5. Resources to help explain the NIMAA program to your clinical teams and community
  6. Management by NIMAA of all enrollment, grading, certification and student grievance issues

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