At the Creighton University PA Program – Phoenix, preceptors provide hands-on clinical learning experiences in various specialties throughout our students’ training. Preceptors must be licensed physicians (MD or DO), PAs, nurse practitioners, or certified nurse-midwives. In addition, preceptors should be board certified and have at least one year of clinical practice experience. We request that all preceptors provide the program with a current CV to demonstrate academic preparation and/or clinical experience.
All students will complete six-week clinical rotations in the following specialties:
Additionally, students will complete a selective in-patient rotation and two elective rotations in various specialties and subspecialties across medicine.
Creighton is always looking for an excellent site for our students. To meet our program’s requirements, we need high-quality physicians, PAs, and NPs to serve as preceptors in various practice settings. We look for providers who will serve as teachers, mentors, and role models for our students.
Practicing providers who serve as preceptors play a critical role in educating and training students in real-world clinical practice. In addition to medical knowledge, these experiences are essential to ensuring that students become competent and caring professionals.
The benefits of being a clinical preceptor are numerous, most notably the personal satisfaction of giving back to the medical profession. As a preceptor, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills while supervising student activities, evaluating performance, and providing meaningful feedback.
View the Preceptor Handbook.
Serving as a Creighton preceptor is a rewarding experience:
If you are interested in working with the next generation of PAs, please contact carlashamblen@creighton.edu or complete our Preceptor/Site Profile form.
The following one-pagers are available on the PAEA website to help streamline and enhance this essential experience: