Master of Physician Assistant Studies clinical experience
The clinical practicum is a vital part of the Physician Assistant student’s education. During this time, the student transitions from lectures and laboratories to working within the clinical setting. Our students receive training in all disciplines. This allows our students to see what interests them through real-life experience. We offer students the chance to become health care professionals and members of health care teams.
Our program retains — and continually develops — a sizeable pool of potential sites and preceptors throughout Texas. Students are required to travel during the clinical phase of training. Students can expect several stimulating and instructive experiences during the second part of their physician assistant training.
The clinical practicum phase consists of 15 Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences including:
- Nine required rotation in Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences designed to provide a broad foundation for clinical practice in the primary care setting.
| Internal Medicine | One rotation |
| Family Medicine | One rotation |
| Primary Care | One rotation |
| Emergency Medicine | One rotation |
| Pediatrics | One rotation |
| Inpatient Care | One rotation |
| Women's Health | One rotation |
| General Surgery | One rotation |
| Behavioral Medicine | One rotation |
- Five elective rotations, which are selected by the student
- One Supervised Clinical Research Experience
The electives may be selected from the core care areas above or any other available medical specialty based on student interest or academic need. Assignments are subject to site of Preceptor or availability.Elective Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences may include:
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Infectious Disease
Oncology/Hematology
Pulmonary Medicine
Cardiovascular Surgery
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Plastic Surgery
Urology
Dermatology
ENT - Otolaryngology
Radiology