Innovating Preceptor and Resident Programs for a Better Healthcare

This is the first, introductory chapter of a book that addresses specialized healthcare education as a key area for building a stronger healthcare system through preceptors’ and residents’ professional development. This introductory chapter provides a drone view of the consecutive parts (Foundation, Research, Guidelines, and Conclusion) and chapters of this book. It provides the reader with a general orientation that can serve as a guide throughout the journey of this book as well as for studying specific contents—theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations, choices or guidelines—in line with personal or institutional interests.