Preceptor Information

Welcome! Preceptors play a pivotal role in educating students in Le Moyne’s Physician Assistant Studies program. Not only do they guide and mentor students as they gain hands-on, real-world clinical experience, but they also model what it means to be a compassionate and caring health care provider. The preceptor imparts medical knowledge, helps the student refine clinical skills and serves as a clinical role model. We thank you for your interest in becoming a preceptor and hope that you will find the information and resources available here helpful. 

Eligibility Information

  • MD, DO, NP, PA, CNM
  • Board/NCCPA Certified
  • Are licensed and in good standing with your state licensing board
  • Willing to assist students in meeting their learning objectives for the rotation

Rotation Information

Rotation Types

  • Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Behavioral & Mental Health, Elective

Rotation duration:

  • Most rotations are five weeks in duration, 36 hrs/week. If you would prefer placements in 2 or 3-week blocks, please contact the Clinical Coordinator.

Rotation Dates for Clinical Year 2023-24

  • 02/12/24 – 03/14/24
  • 03/18/24 – 04/18/24
  • 04/29/24 – 05/30/24
  • 06/03/24 – 07/04/24
  • 07/15/24 – 08/08/24

Rotation Dates for Clinical Year 2024-25

  • 08/26/24 – 09/26/24
  • 09/30/24 – 10/31/24
  • 11/04/24 – 12/05/24
  • 01/06/25 – 02/06/25
  • 02/10/25 – 03/13/25
  • 03/17/25 – 04/17/25
  • 04/28/25 – 05/29/25
  • 06/02/25 – 07/03/25
  • 07/14/25 – 08/07/25
Frequently Asked Questions

 

Resources


Training Modules - New Learning Management System Coming Soon!
These modules are part of a preceptor incentive program where payment is offered for completion of modules. Only currently active preceptors are eligible for payment.  For the purposes of the Preceptor Development Tool, an active preceptor is defined as follows:

1. A provider who is listed as a preceptor in Le Moyne's student placement management system (EXXAT); and
2. Is located at a site with a current affiliation agreement with the Le Moyne College PA Program; and
3. Has precepted at least one Le Moyne College PA student within 18 months prior to completing the PDT or, for new preceptors, is scheduled to precept at least one student for a rotation prior to June 30, 2024.

 

  • Preceptors' Best Practice Module
    • ​Empower you to create a dynamic learning environment for future healthcare providers. 
    • Explore how to evaluate students and ensure their competencies. 
    • Define your roles and responsibilities and understand the role of the PA students and the Le Moyne College PA Program. 
    • Summarize the benefits of having a PA student at your clinical site.
  • Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Clinical Settings (ACEs)
    • Define Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and identify common ACEs
    • Describe the lasting impact of ACEs on both the mental and physical health of individuals
    • Integrate Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) into your clinical practice as an approach for patients with substance-use disorders
    • Understand various strategies for ACE prevention and the value of this practice on a personal and community level
  • Building a Culture of Wellness 
    • ​Define wellness and burnout
    • Understand the fundamentals of an organizational wellness program
    • Assess wellness and prevent burnout in their organization
    • Identify the benefits of having a wellness program 
  • Caring for Rural and Underserved Communities
    • ​Define the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) by 1) understanding what affects patient access to quality healthcare and 2) listing the barriers to healthcare, including health literacy
    • Assess SDH, health literacy, and patient readiness for change in the clinical setting
    • Address SDH and population health in a welcoming clinical environment by 1) identifying community resources for vulnerable populations and 2) developing a comprehensive healthcare team in order to effectively coordinate care
  • Implicit Bias Applications for Healthcare Professionals
    • Define and differentiate implicit and explicit bias
    • Promote awareness of implicit bias within the healthcare team
    • Identify connections between implicit bias and health disparities
    • Understand the impact of implicit bias on healthcare as a whole
    • Understand techniques for mitigating bias
  • Opioid Use Disorder
    • ​Describe the role of various medications in the treatment of OUD in conjunction with the importance of individualized behavioral counseling
    • Discuss three sets of statistics regarding deaths in America as a result of opioid use disorders, with or without concomitant use of other psychoactive substances
    • Explain how naloxone (eg, NARCAN, EVZIO) works, plus how and under what circumstances it can be delivered in cases of opioid overdose
  • Nourishing Hearts and Feeding Souls - Food Insecurity
    • Discuss the biopsychosocial spiritual aspects of caring for a patient experiencing Food Insecurity
    • Define Food Insecurity and Health Literacy
    • Describe the impact of Food Insecurity on health
    • Describe why knowledge on Food Insecurity is essential to healthcare providers providing adequate care
    • Identify and describe the primary risk factors for Food Insecurity, including economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors. 

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