ARC-PA 6th ed Standards A1.10, A2.15, A2.16, A2.17, B3.01
In compliance with the ARC-PA Standards, the department:
GWU PA students are not permitted to recruit preceptors or SCPE sites through direct communication.
Students may suggest potential SCPE preceptors or sites be used by the program by electronically submitting the internal Potential Preceptor/Site Development form (link in Blackboard). This form should never be sent directly to a preceptor or site. Submission of the Potential SCPE Preceptor/Site Affiliation Development form does not guarantee placement at the requested site.
To provide PA students with excellent learning experiences, the program considers the student and the clinical site preceptor(s) when planning and scheduling SCPEs. Additionally, SCPE assignments are based on preceptor and clinical site availability
Once SCPE sites and preceptor(s) are confirmed, the online scheduling system will be updated, and no further changes will be made without significant extenuating circumstances. However, if circumstances arise with the site or preceptor necessitating a change to an assignment, the clinical team will notify the student as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to make any necessary living/transportation arrangements.
The SCPE schedule is released to students in blocks as the assignments are finalized with external partners. The SCPE site assignment is confirmed when it appears in the student Typhon schedule online. There are no auto-generated reminders or notifications. It is the responsibility of the student to check the schedule weekly for any changes or updates! The clinical team will communicate schedule releases to students well in advance via email or Blackboard announcement.
