VCU School of Dentistry

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VCU School of Dentistry

• Preceptorship Programs
• Kim T. Isringhausen, Director

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What is a Preceptorship?

• An educational program designed to give the
  professionally trained student experience outside
  the academic environment working with a licensed
  dental professional or other advisory supervisors.

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Purpose

• Provide opportunities for dental and dental
  hygiene students to develop skills for treating
  underserved populations and to develop into
  culturally competent oral health care
  professionals.
• Recruit more low-income and under-represented
  minorities to the dental profession.

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Interested Friends

• Dental Education
• Reduce operating cost for dental education
• Increase means to provide care for those with
  limited access and financial means
• Adds flexibility and student-friendliness to
  dental / dental hygiene curriculums

• Preceptor Sites
• Increase access to care for those who otherwise
  may not be able to obtain it
• Expand and enhance VCU presence in and long-term
  commitment to the area
• Establish a pipeline for the recruitment of young
  dentists to fill workforce vacancies

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How does it Work?

• Selection Criteria
• Mutual Responsibilities
• Responsibilities of the University
• Responsibilities of the Community Site
• Responsibilities of the Student

And, aah yes, . . . .
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The Paperwork!

• Affiliation Agreement
• Adjunct Faculty Appointment