OHSU PA Alumni and Preceptor Resources

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Stay engaged as an OHSU PA alum. Use this page to learn how to become a preceptor and access alumni resources.

Become a preceptor

Help train the next generation of PAs. Our team provides ongoing support and resources to ensure a smooth experience for you and our students.

Licensed physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners and other board-certified professionals with a passion for teaching can serve as preceptors across all clinical settings including primary care, specialty clinics, hospitals, emergency departments, rural health centers and more.

Sign up to become a preceptor.

Preceptor benefits

Preceptors earn continuing education credits and gain professional recognition while supporting PA student training.

Continuing education credits:

  • AMA PRA Category 1 credit 
  • AAPA Category 1 credit
  • AAFP Prescribed credit
  • NP Precepting/CE conversion credit

Professional and educational benefits:

Learn more about becoming a preceptor at OHSU.

Still have questions? Email Margot Chase at chase@ohsu.edu. 

Alumni resources

Access program‑related services and information after graduation. Below you’ll find academic and administrative resources available to PA alumni.

OHSU Alumni Association

The OHSU alumni association connects graduates from across the university for networking, career mentorship, continuing education and more.

Visit the OHSU Alumni Association to learn more about the PA alumni chapter and become a member.

Transcripts 

Order official and unofficial transcripts or access your academic records through the Registrar’s Office.

Verification and records 

Alumni can request degree verification, malpractice insurance verification and letters of recommendation. Expand each section below for details. 

Degree verification

The National Student Clearinghouse is our authorized agent for degree and enrollment verifications. Employers and background screening firms can visit degreeverify.org for requests.

For forms requiring additional program information, such as state licensure forms during your first year after graduation, email the PA program at alumpa@ohsu.edu. Include a signed release with all requests. 

Malpractice insurance verification

Submit all certificates of insurance, liability verification and claims history requests through the OHSU online certificate of insurance request system.

Request letters of recommendation

Email requests to your faculty advisor or to alumpa@ohsu.edu.

For alumni who graduated five or more years ago, letters will include a generic description of program content and graduation requirements. We suggest using current work references for more current content. All letters require a signed release.

Financial wellness support

After graduation, OHSU deactivates your email and network accounts, so you won’t have general library access.

If you hold an active license, you can still access certain resources:

Additional ways to stay involved

Alumni can remain connected to the PA program through mentoring students, committee service, guest lecturing, workshops, and teaching or exam proctoring. 

Email paprgm@ohsu.edu to get involved. 

Become a PA preceptor

Are you a practicing clinician? Help train future PAs and earn continuing education credits. 

Become a preceptor today

Support future PAs

Support PA students through the Physician Associate Scholarship Fund.

Donate online. Under "other area," enter "Physician Associate Scholarship Fund." 

Join the OHSU PA alumni chapter

Build professional connections, access alumni opportunities and stay engaged with the PA community.

Join the PA alumni chapter.