Shape the Future of Healthcare: Become a Preceptor
Make a difference, share your expertise, and advance your career.
At Midwestern University, we believe the best way to learn medicine is by practicing it. Our Physician Assistant (PA) students in Downers Grove are on clinical rotations year-round, seeking mentors who embody excellence and compassion. As a valued Preceptor, you don’t just teach—you help bridge the gap between the classroom and the clinic.
The Clinical Experience
Our second-year PA students are paired with experts like you for hands-on clinical immersion. Students complete a minimum of 32 hours per week over eight, six-week core rotations. We are currently seeking clinical partners in:
- Primary Care: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Medicine
- Specialty Care: Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Women’s Health
- General Medicine Selective: Non-surgical primary-care subspecialties of the student’s choosing.
Why Partner with Midwestern University?
Beyond the reward of mentoring the next generation, our clinical affiliates enjoy exclusive professional benefits:
- CME Credits:
- Category I: PAs can earn 2 AAPA Category I CME credits per student, per 40-hour week (no limit).
- Category II: All providers (MD/DO/NP/PA) can receive letters attesting to Category II credits on a credit-per-hour basis.
- Library Access: Full access to Midwestern University’s premier databases, print collections, and full-text articles for every year you precept.
- Competitive Compensation: Stipends are available, dependent on your employer’s compliance guidelines.
- Adjunct Faculty Status: Active preceptors and lecturers are eligible for formal faculty appointments at the discretion of the Program Director.
Requirements for Providers
To ensure our students learn from seasoned clinicians with proven judgment, preceptors must meet the following criteria:
- Credentials: Must be a practicing M.D., D.O., P.A., or N.P.
- Experience: A minimum of two years of clinical practice experience.
Join our Clinical Faculty
Your collaboration strengthens our program and ensures our graduates enter the profession as competent, confident providers. We look forward to supporting you throughout this meaningful partnership.