Here's what some of the past participants had to say about the program:

"The CAFP Preceptorship was the best thing I could have done after my first year of medical school. I now have a clear sense of what it is like to be a family medicine physician, a better handle on Spanish skills, and a new set of tools that will prepare me for clinical rotations." Kimberly DeQuattro, 2009

"The experiences I had during my preceptorship will stay with me throughout the rest of my medical career.  I now realize that being in family medicine is not just a career, but a way of life. My experience participating in the summer preceptorship in family medicine was a great milestone in my education to becoming a physician, and I am very glad I had the opportunity to be involved.  Monica Lavian, 2009

"Through this experience, I have come to realize the true value of the continuous patient-doctor relationship and the necessity of a medical home for efficient health care. Following my experience with Dr. Bent, I have grown in my conviction that family medicine should serve as the foundation for health care and hope to contribute to my community as a future family physician." Edwin Kwon, 2009

"This experience reminded me why I am enthusiastic about family medicine: I want to be a family physician to teach, serve, and give back to generations of medically underserved families by providing much needed medical care, social support, and endless compassion and patience." Karen Alipio, 2009

"My summer preceptorship was a wonderful, action-packed exposure to family medicine.  I became more comfortable with taking patient histories, doing the mini mental status exam, and examining patients with my hands, otoscope, and stethoscope.  I also improved my knowledge of various medical conditions and improved my skills in diagnosis and patient management." Jane Sueyon Kim, 2009

"It was a wonderful experience, very hands-on and educational. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about family medicine."  Katie Cotter, 2008

"Overall, I learned a lot about different diseases and treatments, how to perform in office procedures, minor surgical techniques, pap smears, breast exams, and injections expanded my knowledge on taking histories, reading x-rays and EKGs."  Maria Robles, 2008

"It was a joy to see the way relationships can be formed in the family medicine setting and at the level in which it allows a physician to truly provide care for people."  George Rapp, 2008

"These experiences have really opened my eyes to the possibility of becoming a family physician myself. I feel fortunate to have found something in medicine that I think is so rewarding."  Victor Meier, 2008

"What was once an opportunity to check out and possibly eliminate as a choice for a specialty has now become one of my top choices for my future."  Maricela Garcia, 2007

"I have learned so much in the last four weeks that I know will remain with me throughout my education and into my career as a physician. I would do it again in a heartbeat."  Celina Montelongo, 2007

"I not only learned how to treat common conditions in community clinics, but I also began to understand the intricacies of the patient-doctor relationship, a concept I didn't fully realize until I was able to personally interact with them."  Teresa Ku, 2007

"My preceptor taught me clinical skills and life lessons that I will remember throughout my medical career."  Nissa Keyashian, 2005

"I learned that being a rural family physician is more than just an occupation. It means having a responsibility to your community, their health, and their future."  Meredith Mann, 2005

“A wonderful experience, in a short period of time! My preceptor became a mentor -- the type of physician I would like to emulate.”  Rose Ruiz, 2004

“If having all of your patients respect, love, and follow you throughout your career is any indication of being a quality physician, then my preceptor was one of the best!”  Emily Stein, 2004