Clinical education and training for the physician assistant student is an integral component of the PCOM Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.
Students are required to complete seven core rotations in the following disciplines: family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine, behavioral medicine, pediatrics and gynecology/prenatal care. These rotations are six weeks in length. An elective rotation is also required after the completion of all core rotations. The elective is four weeks in length. As such, we rely heavily on practicing providers to assist and supervise the student in the development of the skills and clinical judgment necessary to become a practicing Physician Assistant.
BECOME A PRECEPTORThe Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant specifies that preceptors who are prepared by advanced medical education and experience may supervise clinical practice experiences. The following will be considered as potential candidates:
The benefits of precepting at PCOM include:
PCOM Department of Physician Assistant Studies is interested in preceptors who provide:
Preceptors are evaluated by a clinical coordinator. The program will periodically conduct site assessments to assess student training opportunities and discuss student experiences with the preceptor. Students are required to complete a formal assessment of the preceptor and training experience at the end of each experience. Preceptors are also required to complete a formal student evaluation at the completion of each experience.
To qualify as a preceptor, candidates must:
In order to be considered for the program all preceptor applicants must:
Preceptor site requirements include:
You can view additional information about precepting by downloading the 2020-2021 Preceptor Handbook [PDF].
Complete the Preceptor Application Form or contact us to discuss preceptor opportunities:
PCOM
Paul Krajewski, MS, PA-C
Associate Professor
Clinical Director
PCOM
Phone: 215-871-6772 | Fax: 215-871-6702
Email: paulkr@pcom.edu
PCOM Georgia
James W Becker, MS HsA, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator
PCOM Georgia
Phone: 770-682-2365 | Fax: 678-225-7548
Email: jamesbec@pcom.edu