Physician Assistant StudiesPreceptor Program

The University of Texas Medical Branch's Physician Assistant Program is a two-year master’s level degree curriculum that recognizes the emerging status of the PA. The clinical year consist of 48 weeks of clinical education divided into four blocks consisting of four-week rotations. With around 90 students per class, we welcome experienced clinicians to teach our students.

Learn how to become a Preceptor

Great Reasons to become a UTMB Preceptor

  • Experience the joy of teaching while giving back to the medical profession
  • PA's can earn Category I CME credits for precepting
  • Students bring energy and enthusiasm to your practice
  • Students are a great source for future employees and bring PA visibility to your patients

Preceptor Modules

We are pleased to offer a series of free, self-paced Preceptor Learning Modules designed to support and enhance your experience as a clinical educator. These three modules focus on key areas of student instruction:

Whether you are a seasoned preceptor or new to teaching, these modules offer practical strategies and insights to help you engage students more effectively, tailor your teaching approach, and provide meaningful feedback to support their growth.

Preceptor Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of UTMB's Preceptor Newsletter for important upcoming dates, helpful links, and the latest program updates.

Preceptor of the Year Award

Boris Bratovich – Recipient of the 2025 Preceptor Excellence AwardThe Preceptor Excellence Award is selected annually by clinical year students to recognize and honor a preceptor who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the clinical education and training of UTMB physician assistant students.

The students selected Boris Bratovich as the recipient of the 2025 Preceptor Excellence Award. The award was presented to Mr.Bratovich at commencement exercises on August 16, 2025. Mr.Bratovich is a 1990 graduate of the UTMB Physician Assistant Program. He also holds a master’s degree in health care administration from Texas Tech University. He has practiced at various hospitals surrounding the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas in the same specialty – cardiovascular and thoracic surgery – since graduation and has continued in his current position at Houston Methodist with world-renowned surgeon, Dr.Gerald Lawrie, for 30 years.

Mr.Bratovich has been a clinical preceptor for many years and is very thankful for the opportunity to give back to UTMB through his involvement as a clinical preceptor. He enjoys teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of our next generations of physician assistant providers, especially those from UTMB.

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Download the PAS 2026-27 calendar in PDF format.

Download the PAS 2025-26 calendar in PDF format.