1. VCU School of Dentistry Preceptorship Programs Kim T. Isringhausen, Director

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. “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

6. How does it Work? Selection Criteria Mutual Responsibilities Responsibilities of the University Responsibilities of the Community Site Responsibilities of the Student And, aah yes,....

7. The Paperwork! Affiliation Agreement Adjunct Faculty Appointment