A program devoted to clinical education.

The Elon University Physician Assistant Program relies on the professional expertise of community preceptors to provide students with hands-on clinical experience and patient interaction. This experience may take place in a community-based office setting or within a hospital or health care facility.

Professional Simulation Lab for the Elon PA program

Preceptor Information

Building a Network in North Carolina and Beyond

The Elon University Physician Assistant Program is interdependent upon the expertise of community preceptors to offer students hands-on clinical experience and direct patient interaction. Training may occur in community-based offices, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities to provide exceptional educational and professional student experiences.

Elon PA students in a group with their white coats

Becoming a Preceptor

An Invitation for Collaboration

Collaboration with community health partners in North Carolina and beyond is critical in building health care partnerships. Elon is always looking to increase partnerships to accommodate the ever-changing need of student populations. Elon welcomes new and established preceptor partnerships.