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Clinical Faculty Opportunities

Join SHSU-COM as a clinical faculty member and mentor student doctors during their third- and fourth-year clinical rotations across Texas.

Benefits of Precepting

Clinical faculty members enjoy access to exclusive resources and professional development opportunities while contributing meaningfully to the next generation of DOs. Benefits include:

  • Title as SHSU-COM Clinical Faculty
  • Access to UpToDate (a $559//year value)
  • SHSU library access to medical texts and journals
  • Faculty development programming with CME opportunities
  • EHR documentation support via student verification
  • Patient education and outreach assistance
  • Greater satisfaction and reduced burnout

Student, preceptor and patient in a patient room

How to Get Started

Becoming a clinical faculty member is simple. We offer flexible options for physicians in a variety of specialties and locations across Texas. Whether you’re new to precepting or continuing your commitment to education, here are your next steps:

SHSU-COM’s regional clinical coordinators will support you through onboarding, training, and scheduling to ensure a smooth and rewarding teaching experience. 

Why Preceptors Matter

Clinical faculty (preceptors) play a vital role in shaping the future of medicine. SHSU-COM partners with practicing physicians across Texas to provide third- and fourth-year student doctors with immersive, hands-on clinical experiences in a variety of specialties.

Preceptors serve as educators and mentors, reinforcing osteopathic principles while helping students apply classroom knowledge to real-world patient care. The impact of a strong clinical training experience extends beyond the student – it benefits the entire care team, the community, and the healthcare system at large.

Attending physicians consistently share that SHSU-COM graduates enter residency programs well-prepared, thanks to the exceptional clinical training they receive during undergraduate medical education. The preceptors who guide them are making a direct impact on the future of medicine by helping shape confident, capable, and compassionate residents ready to serve.

SHSU-COM students are among the most academically prepared and mission-driven in the state. Over 97% are Texas residents, many from rural or underserved areas. These student doctors bring diverse experiences and a shared commitment to improving healthcare access.

Our graduates have achieved a 99% Match rate and the highest national ranking for COMLEX-USA Level 1. They are more than ready for residency—and as a preceptor, you’ll help shape the physicians who will serve Texas communities for years to come.

Your Regional Clinical Coordinator

SHSU-COM clinical coordinators provide onboarding, resources, and support to help you succeed as a clinical faculty member.

SHSU-COM By the Numbers

  • 97% Texas Residents Most students return to serve where they’re needed
  • #1 National COMLEX Rank Highest first-time pass rate (23-24, 24-25)
  • 99% Residency Placement Classes of 24 & 25 matched into GME programs