Information for Potential Preceptors

The CBU PA program is a full-time, 29-month course of study consisting of 15 months of classroom instruction followed by 14 months in clinical rotations. The students are exposed to clinical experiences during the didactic-phase of training and are then required to complete six-week clinical rotations in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Women’s Health and one elective of choice. Students have the option to complete their elective at a core rotation site, which can result in 12 weeks of training at your site.

If you are a licensed and certified MD, DO, or PA, or if you are certified in another healthcare profession, and you enjoy giving back to healthcare and teaching, we welcome the opportunity to have you as part of our team. Your partnership with our Physician Assistant (PA) Program is invaluable; it creates benefits for the community, the students, you, your practice, your facility, the PA program, and the university, helping to meet future healthcare needs.

Benefits of Being a Preceptor

Being a preceptor offers you the opportunity for professional and personal development while mentoring PA students. Preceptors typically describe their experiences as rewarding because they get to teach eager students and give back to their profession. Additional benefits range from faculty appointments to free parking for Liberty Bowl events.

For More Information

For more information, contact a member of our clinical team by calling (901) 321-3388 or emailing us at pas@cbu.edu.