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About Clinical Preceptors
Clinical preceptors play an essential role in the education of the next generation of physician assistants and are in high demand. Clinical preceptors, who open up their practices to students and spend time educating them on the proper clinical evaluation and treatment of patients, may include licensed physicians and other licensed health care providers such as PAs and nurse practitioners.
Physicians may be interested in having students rotate at their sites if they are considering hiring a PA in the future. Students also have a better sense as to whether they want to work for a particular practice after spending considerable time there. Many PA students get their first job through a clinical rotation.
Students rotating at a clinical practice can add value by providing the current standard of care practice knowledge as well as patient education. With the correct teaming of the preceptor and student, it can be a worthwhile educational experience for all involved.
Clinical Rotation Sites
We have established clinical rotation sites with leading medical facilities in Southern California. Some of our current clinical partners include:
- University of California Irvine
- Memorial Care Medical Group/Foundation
- OptumCare Medical Group
- Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
- Hoag Orthopedic Institute
- St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
- St. Jude Medical Center
- Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
- Tri-City Medical Center
- AltaMed Medical Group
- Private practices throughout Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles Counties