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A large part of the success of the Ursuline College Physician Assistant program is the strong hands-on experiences offered in the clinical phase of the program. We cannot provide these excellent experiences without dedicated professional clinical preceptors. Whether new to the PA profession or a seasoned veteran, UCPA needs you!
The UCPA Program is comprised of 24 months of learning. The first 12 are dedicated to didactic learning, and the second 12 months are focused on clinical experiences. We have seven core rotations lasting six weeks (Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, and Women’s Health) and one elective rotation.
Our students come to the program with a wide range of healthcare backgrounds and consistently excel during their clinical rotations. See our curriculum for detailed class information. Physician Assistant students are trained to take medical histories, perform physical exams, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, and document their findings under the supervision and education of a clinical experience preceptor.
Preceptors may be certified physician assistants, physicians (MD/DO), or certified nurse practitioners/certified nurse midwives. All preceptors must possess the experience, knowledge, and effectiveness in their area of instruction as determined by the program. They must be licensed in the state in which they practice, qualified in their specialty, and—per ARC-PA Standards—physician preceptors must be board-certified in their area of expertise. Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs) are structured to ensure students achieve all required program learning outcomes. We accept preceptors from all specialties and locations.
Interested in becoming a preceptor?
Help share your medical knowledge and begin to shape the next generation of PAs. For more information, contact us by phone at 440.684.6038 or email at jacquelyn.damico@ursuline.edu.
AAPA Category 1 CME for Precepting
The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) formally recognize your efforts through the Clinical Preceptor Recognition Program. Join this program and add the designation Clinical Preceptor AAPA after your name (CPAAPA). Eligibility requirements are summarized below, and the online application can be found here.
A. The UCPA program is a rigorous 24-month curriculum. The first 12 months are dedicated to on-campus, didactic learning, while the second 12 months focus on clinical experiences.
A. Preceptors may be certified physician assistants, physicians (MD/DO), or certified nurse practitioners/certified nurse midwives. Preceptors must be licensed in the state in which they practice, qualified in their specialty, and—per ARC-PA Standards—physician preceptors must be board-certified in their area of expertise.
A. In addition to physician assistants, physicians (MD/DO) and certified nurse practitioners/nurse midwives can also serve as preceptors.
A. The UCPA program has seven core rotations lasting six weeks each: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Psychiatry, and Women's Health. There is also one Elective rotation.
A. The duration of each clinical rotation is 6 weeks. The time commitment may vary, but preceptors should be able to provide enough clinical hours, patient encounters, and experiences that align with the program's expectations & ensure students achieve all required program learning outcomes.
A. PA students are trained to interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, and complete medical documentation under the supervision and guidance of a clinical experience preceptor.
A. The online application for the AAPA Clinical Preceptor Recognition Program can be found on the AAPA website.
