Preceptor Information
Preceptor Information for the 榴莲app官方网站入 PA Program
At 榴莲app官方网站入鈥檚 Department of Physician Assistant Studies, we recognize that preceptors are the cornerstone of clinical education. We cannot train tomorrow鈥檚 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 Elon PA student, you make a direct impact on your community鈥檚 health and help shape the future of the profession.
榴莲app官方网站入 the 榴莲app官方网站入 PA Program
榴莲app官方网站入’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鈥檚 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 榴莲app官方网站入 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 榴莲app官方网站入 PA Students
- Shape the next generation of clinicians路
- Earn CME credits for your teaching
- Complimentary registration for Elon-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
- Participate in our Preceptor Referral Program ($50 per new preceptor who hosts students)
- Additional recognition opportunities
Additional Support
Our Medical Directors are internists Andy Lamb of Burlington and Valerie Leschber of Greensboro. Drs. Lamb and 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