1. Dealing with Difficult Students
21st Annual
Preparing Health Professionals for the 21st Century
H. Fred Howard, DMD
Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Practitioner, Harlan, KY

2. Preventing Difficulties with Students
Preparing the Preceptor:
Plan Ahead
Communicate with Course Director
Positive Attitude

3. Preventing Difficulties with Students
Preparing your Staff:
Involve Staff in Planning and Decisions to Precept
Staff is part of your “Education Team”

4. Preventing Difficulties with Students
Preparing your Practice:
Extension of the University
Interaction between Student and Practice

5. Preventing Difficulties with Students
Preparing the Student:
Pre-rotation meeting
Goals, Perceptions and Expectations

6. Preventing Difficulties with Students
Interactions with Student:
Collaborative Teaching
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