Preceptor Resources
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Preceptors play a vital role in the education of future physician assistants. They work with students on the proper evaluation and treatment of patients in the clinic or hospital setting. This clinical training teaches students to apply the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of their education.
Without preceptors, our program would not be a success. Clinical experiences are not only a requirement for accreditation, they provide invaluable learning opportunities for future physician assistants. The Dominican University Physician Assistant Studies program thanks you for your interest in becoming a preceptor, and it remains committed to strengthening and maintaining active preceptor relationships.
Preceptor Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in becoming a preceptor for the Dominican University Physician Assistant Studies Program! In order to be a preceptor you need to be a MD/DO, PA or NP who is licensed and board certified in your area of practice. If you are interested in becoming a preceptor please complete the Preceptor Interest Form.
Clinical Year Curriculum
The clinical year is comprised of ten 4-week rotations. These rotations occur in the following areas: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Primary Care Selective, and 2 Elective rotations. Please see syllabi associated with each clinical rotation below:
Benefits of Being a Preceptor
There are many benefits to becoming a preceptor for the Dominican University Physician Assistant Studies Program. In addition to giving back, the following benefits are available:
- Appointment with University, Library Access
- Category 2 CME Credits (Coming 2022) Did you know that you can log Category 2 CME Credits for precepting? One hour of precepting = one credit. That is 160 credits for four weeks of precepting.
- AAPA Clinical Preceptor Recognition Program. Get recognized by the PAEA and AAPA for your efforts through the Clinical Preceptor Recognition Program.
Preceptor Resources
- PAEA Preceptor Orientation Handbook (pdf)
- Incorporating Students into Patient Care/Workflow
- The One-Minute Preceptor
- Ask-Tell-Ask Feedback Model
- SNAPPS: A Six-Step Learner-Centered Approach to Clinical Education
- Introducing/Orienting a PA Student to Your Practice
- Tailoring Clinical Teaching to an Individual Student
Accreditation Statement
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Dominican University Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Dominican University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2030. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website.
View the ARC-PA Student Attrition Report on our Outcomes webpage.