Preceptor Program - Wingate University
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Preceptor Program - Wingate University
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Preceptor Program
The
mission
of the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the community in which they practice.
What is a preceptor?
Who can be a preceptor?
What does a typical rotation schedule look like?
What can a second year PA student do?
A preceptor is an integral part of a PA student’s education. Preceptors serve as role models and through guidance and teaching, help students perfect skills in history taking, physical examination, effective communication, physical diagnosis, patient management and concise, accurate documentation. Preceptors are designated as Affiliate Faculty of Wingate University.
A preceptor is a licensed, board certified health care provider including MD, DO, PA, NP and CNM with at least one to two years of clinical practice in their clinical specialty.
The clinical year is made up of 10 four-week rotations. Clinical faculty work with preceptors to determine the four-week rotation dates that work best for the preceptor’s practice schedule.
Students are expected to follow the schedule of the preceptor. We understand this varies from a Monday through Friday to a "7 on, 7 off" schedule.
Typically, students average 160 hours per four-week rotation.
Under the guidance and supervision of the preceptor, the student should be involved in all aspects of patient care. They are trained to take detailed histories, perform physical examinations, give oral presentations of findings and develop differential diagnoses. As the clinical year progresses, students perfect these skills and become more adept at assessing medical problems and recommending management plans.
request information
CASPA application
Resources
SNAPPS information:
A Six-Step Learner-Centered Approach to Clinical Education
One minute
preceptor
information
.
Are you interested in becoming a preceptor? Please reach out to our Clinical Specialist Team at
paclinicals@wingate.edu
or (704) 233-8697.
CME Information
Our mission would not be possible without you, our dedicated preceptors. It is alongside you in exam rooms, labor and delivery suites, and emergency departments that our students are able to put what they've learned in class into practice.
In accordance with AAPA guidelines, we offer PA preceptors 2 category 1 CME hours per 40 hours spent precepting with no cap.
Statement on Electronic Health Records:
Student documentation should always be verified; student entries must be identified as “student” and signed “PA-S.” Preceptors should complete their own documentation in accordance with CMS guidelines.
Contact Us
Wingate Campus
(704) 233-8051
pa@wingate.edu
Hendersonville Campus
(828) 309-0609
pahendersonville@wingate.edu
Skip To Main Content
Preceptor Program
The
mission
of the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the community in which they practice.
What is a preceptor?
Who can be a preceptor?
What does a typical rotation schedule look like?
What can a second year PA student do?
A preceptor is an integral part of a PA student’s education. Preceptors serve as role models and through guidance and teaching, help students perfect skills in history taking, physical examination, effective communication, physical diagnosis, patient management and concise, accurate documentation. Preceptors are designated as Affiliate Faculty of Wingate University.
A preceptor is a licensed, board certified health care provider including MD, DO, PA, NP and CNM with at least one to two years of clinical practice in their clinical specialty.
The clinical year is made up of 10 four-week rotations. Clinical faculty work with preceptors to determine the four-week rotation dates that work best for the preceptor’s practice schedule.
Students are expected to follow the schedule of the preceptor. We understand this varies from a Monday through Friday to a "7 on, 7 off" schedule.
Typically, students average 160 hours per four-week rotation.
Under the guidance and supervision of the preceptor, the student should be involved in all aspects of patient care. They are trained to take detailed histories, perform physical examinations, give oral presentations of findings and develop differential diagnoses. As the clinical year progresses, students perfect these skills and become more adept at assessing medical problems and recommending management plans.
request information
CASPA application
Resources
SNAPPS information:
A Six-Step Learner-Centered Approach to Clinical Education
One minute
preceptor
information
.
Are you interested in becoming a preceptor? Please reach out to our Clinical Specialist Team at
paclinicals@wingate.edu
or (704) 233-8697.
CME Information
Our mission would not be possible without you, our dedicated preceptors. It is alongside you in exam rooms, labor and delivery suites, and emergency departments that our students are able to put what they've learned in class into practice.
In accordance with AAPA guidelines, we offer PA preceptors 2 category 1 CME hours per 40 hours spent precepting with no cap.
Statement on Electronic Health Records:
Student documentation should always be verified; student entries must be identified as “student” and signed “PA-S.” Preceptors should complete their own documentation in accordance with CMS guidelines.
Contact Us
Wingate Campus
(704) 233-8051
pa@wingate.edu
Hendersonville Campus
(828) 309-0609
pahendersonville@wingate.edu