There are many benefits to being a Preceptor for the Rosalind Franklin University PA program. All Preceptors accumulate CME 2 credits for being a PA Clinical Preceptor and PA Preceptors can receive AAPA Category 1 CME for their precepting efforts. AAPA PA Preceptorship CME is earned at a rate of 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits per PA student per 40-hour week. If a PA Clinical Preceptor has more than one student at a time, additional CME 1 credit is awarded. At the end each clinical year PA Preceptors will be contacted by the Â鶹ӰÒô PA Department to complete a brief survey prior to receiving the CME 1 certificate.
The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (Â鶹ӰÒôMS) Physician Assistant program has presented the Outstanding Clinical Preceptor Award to Matthew Tipton, MD. The award is in honor of and sincere appreciation for his mentorship, commitment, and excellence in educating Physician Assistant students.
Dr. Matthew Tipton is a distinguished and exemplary clinical preceptor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NorthShore Health Centers in Indiana. He was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, and from a young age, he knew he wanted to make a difference in his community. He is inspiring young people in his community and demonstrates that anything is possible. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tipton completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. His expertise and dedication to patient care and the community have made him a leader and role model in the medical field.
On behalf of the PA Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, we sincerely thank Dr. Matthew Tipton for his continued commitment and dedication to providing our students with quality educational experiences. We would also like to thank his partners, colleagues, staff, and entire team for their commitment, expertise, time, and compassion.