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To what degree should we rely on our own resources and methods to form opinions about important matters? Conversely, to what degree should we depend on various authorities, such as a recognized expert or a social tradition? In this novel and provocative account of intellectual trust and authority, Richard Foley argues that it can be reasonable to have intellectual trust in oneself even though it is not possible to provide a defense of the reliability of one's faculties, methods, and opinions that does not beg the question. Moreover, he shows how this account of intellectual self-trust can be used to understand the degree to which it is reasonable to rely on alternative authorities, as well as the degree to which it is reasonable for one's current opinions to be at odds with one's past or future opinions. This book will be of interest to advanced students and professionals working in the fields of philosophy and the social sciences as well as anyone looking for a unified account of the issues at the center of intellectual trust.

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As more medical schools are providing primary care experiences for their students, competition among schools to recruit and retain volunteer community preceptors is increasing dramatically. The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago competes for preceptors with six other major medical schools in the metropolitan area. Its Longitudinal Primary Care (LPC) Program is one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, with 320 preceptors at approximately 250 sites in metropolitan Chicago. By studying the literature, carefully reviewing their pilot program, and surveying preceptors about their motivations and needs, the authors have created a successful model for increasing and maintaining a pool of preceptors. This paper describes the development of this model and the specific methods used to recruit new preceptors (e.g., using a recruitment brochure), and to retain and reward preceptors (e.g., offering adjunct faculty positions, faculty development programs, etc.).