Celebrating Commitment to Student Learning

When welcoming students, Reeves provides a structured and educational environment to develop clinical skills and learn about the history of medicine. Previous students describe him as a significant catalyst in their learning to become future providers. He offers ample time for questions and valuable feedback. His compassion for others is unmatched, and he has motivated students under his guidance to follow in his footsteps.

"When we have a slow day, I like to engage the students in a robust conversation on a challenging or ethical topic," Reeves says. "We have a discussion. We lay it all out on the table, and I tell these students we will have a civil, professional discussion about the items. I want them to practice these situations because they will be met with difficult patients or situations in the future, and it's important to learn how to navigate them early on."

Reeves says he was surprised when it was announced he had been awarded Preceptor of the Year. For him, precepting comes naturally. And the students aren't the only ones learning-Reeves shares that being a preceptor has helped him evolve, learn and mature as a physician.

"You have to value your students as professionals, human beings and people," Reeves says. "Being a preceptor is not a singular function, it's a multifaceted privilege. I want these students to be the best they can be. Who knows, they might be my caretaker one day."