Trinity Health Obstetrician/Gynecologist Jessie Fauntleroy, MD, has been recognized by the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, receiving its Preceptor of the Year Award for 2021.

Dr. Fauntleroy was among 10 physicians named Preceptor of the Year, an award bestowed by the medical students themselves. She served as a preceptor to four of the school’s third-year medical students who carried out their clinical rotations at Trinity Health.

“The many physicians serving as preceptors for ICOM medical students have created strong clinical learning experiences for our third and now fourth-year students,” said Dr. Kevin Wilson, ICOM Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. “Their commitment to medical education while juggling the many demands of a busy physician attests to their dedication and commitment to the medical profession.”

Preceptors educate student doctors, spending more than 130 hours working with each student in clinical areas, assigning tasks, overseeing their work and providing feedback to help each student grow. “I try to take time with the students and strive to have fun and learn at the same time,” Dr. Fauntleroy said.

A graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, she completed her Ob/Gyn residency at SUNY University at Buffalo and also holds a master’s degree in Health Management Systems.