Preceptor Information
Preceptor Information for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ PA Program
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies, we recognize that preceptors are the cornerstone of clinical education. We cannot train tomorrow’s healthcare leaders without your expertise, mentorship, and generosity.
North Carolina is home to over 10,000 licensed physician assistants, and the demand for community-based providers continues to grow. By precepting an Â鶹ÊÓƵ PA student, you make a direct impact on your community’s health and help shape the future of the profession.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ the Â鶹ÊÓƵ PA Program
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s PA program is a rigorous, 24-month curriculum combining 12 months of didactic coursework with 12 months of immersive, hands-on clinical education. Our students complete seven core rotations: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Inpatient Medicine, Surgery, Women’s Health, Behavioral Medicine, and one elective rotation.
Students are well-prepared, fully credentialed, trained in HIPAA/OSHA compliance, immunized, and guided by clear learning objectives when they enter your practice.
What Sets the Â鶹ÊÓƵ PA Program Apart
- Support & Collaboration: We partner with your practice to communicate expectations and guide students during onboarding, helping to alleviate administrative burden.
- Flexibility: No minimum commitment is required – you determine the frequency and timing that works for your practice.
- Faculty liaison support: Our faculty are available throughout the rotation and will visit your site as needed.
- Recognition & Growth: Earn CME credit, receive an honorarium, become eligible for Affiliate Clinical Faculty status, and participate in our referral program.
Benefits of Precepting Â鶹ÊÓƵ PA Students
- Shape the next generation of clinicians·
- Earn CME credits for your teaching
- Complimentary registration for Â鶹ÊÓƵ-sponsored Category I CME events
- Receive an honorarium as a token of appreciation
- Eligibility for Affiliate Clinical Faculty appointment
- 1:1 consultation available on integrating learners into your practice
- Additional recognition opportunities
Additional Support
Our Medical Directors are internists Andy Lamb of Burlington and Valerie Leschber of Greensboro. Dr. Lamb and Dr. Leschber are enthusiastic supporters of our program and are available to be liaisons for the medical community. Our office is ready to assist you in preparing for, working with, and evaluating students.
Next Steps
We invite you to join us as a partner in educating the next generation of physician assistants. Submit your interest by completing a , linked at the top right of this page.
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Henderson
Director of Clinical Experiences
(336) 278-6841
shenderson13@elon.edu