Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program Jacksonville
Clinical Preceptor Information

The Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program Jacksonville began with their first class of 40 students in June 1, 2009, with their clinical year starting August 2010.  Students will receive 14 months of didactic education, including BCLS, ACLS, and PALS, before entering clinical rotations.

The program has received provisional accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistants, with full accreditation review after graduation of our first class in 2011. To meet accreditation standards, all programs must provide inpatient and outpatient experiences in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Prenatal and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Long Term Care and Pediatrics during the 13 month clinical portion of their training.  Rotations in other specialties will be considered for one of three “elective” rotations that the students will select (with guidance). 

The didactic portion of the NSU PA program is designed in the medical model, a condensed version of the first two years of medical school with a clinical focus. Students will arrive at your clinical rotation site with a level of knowledge comparable to third year medical students.  They will have professional liability insurance through NSU.  We will provide evidence of a background check, health and immunization records, medical insurance, and HIPPA training.   

Your strong support of NSU''s PA program will provide an exceptional learning experience for students.  Clinical preceptors have a key role in the transition from the classroom to the practice of medicine.  To learn more about what is required as a Clinical Preceptor, benefits to you, application forms, and other information, contact any of the program directors listed below or click on the links.