The program makes all decisions with regard to clerkship assignments, content and sequencing. The PA Program reserves the right to modify the referenced clerkship rotation assignments in accordance with accreditation standards, preceptor availability, clinical site resources and program need.
Students are permitted to identify a potential preceptor outside of the established PA Program network. Students must provide contact information for the potential preceptor. The Clinical Coordinator will contact the site to inquire about the interest and appropriateness of the site. Once the site is vetted via phone, a site visit will be made by a member of the Clinical Year Team to determine if the site meets expectations as an acceptable clinical experience. Refer to the Clinical Education Handbook for process on vetting preceptors.
Family members are not allowed to serve as a preceptor for a student enrolled within the PA Program. The provider (relative) may serve as a preceptor for other enrolled students within the PA Program.
Students are not allowed to have clinical rotations with a current employer. If a student has a signed contract to work with a particular office or preceptor after graduation, the student may not use that provider as a preceptor during the clinical year- this includes the elective rotation.
Students are not required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors. The program is responsible for coordination of all Clinical Sites and Preceptors.
