MSPAS: Clinical Preceptor

Clinical Preceptor Section Table of Contents

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• Clinical Preceptor Information
• Core-Rotations
• Core-Clinical Rotation Dates
• Contact Information

Clinical Preceptor Information

The North Central MSPAS program is community-based and relies heavily on our clinical instructional faculty located at affiliated hospitals and clinics. Our clinical partners provide their time, experience and clinical acumen to allow our class of 32 clinical students to meet the competency goals of their core-rotations and elective experiences.

North Central’s partnership with our clinical associates is meant to be mutually beneficial, both for the student and the preceptor. 

Core Rotations

The North Central MSPAS program has 7 core rotations lasting 6 weeks, and one 4 week elective rotation in any primary care or surgical specialty. Each core rotation has a clinical syllabus with learning outcomes. Minimum of 32 hours per week. Overnight call or work night shifts acceptable.

7 Core 6-Week Clinical Rotations

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Women's Health
• Behavioral and Mental Health

1 Elective 4-Week Clinical Rotation*

• Dermatology
• Otolaryngology
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Hematology/Oncology
• Neurology

*Examples, but not limited to these

Core-Clinical Rotation Dates

*Elective rotation

• Each core rotation has a clinical syllabus with learning outcomes.
• One clinical preceptor of record will be assigned to student, but multiple acceptable.
• Minimum of 32 hours per week.
• Overnight call or work night shifts acceptable.
• All students will be certified BLS, PALS, ACLS.
• Immunization titers, QuantiFERON gold/IGRA, Criminal background/Sex Offender, Drug Screen on all students.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming a clinical preceptor for the MSPAS program at North Central College, please contact our PA Program Director for further information. You will receive a follow-up call to meet with our Director of Clinical Education for further discussion, review of details related to preceptor benefits, rotation planning, and placement options for our students. Our Director of Clinical Education will visit your clinical site and share our Preceptor Expectations, Preceptor Handbook, Clinical Handbook, rotation specific syllabi, and student assessments with you. After student placement, the program will maintain communication throughout the rotation and closely monitor the student’s progress.

We welcome interested board certified and licensed physician assistants (PAs) and physicians (MD/DO) from all specialties to inquire. Clinical experiences must provide students with required contact hours and experiences that align with programmatic expectations. 

Thank you for your interest and please contact Rebecca Mitchell, PA Program Coordinator to begin the process at bmitchell1334@noctrl.edu.

2026 Clinical Preceptor Interest Form