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Post-Graduate Preceptor Program

The Post-Graduate Preceptor Program is an optional, off-campus clinical education program for qualified new or recent graduates of Palmer College of Chiropractic who are not able to obtain a license to practice chiropractic soon after their graduation. It allows an opportunity for the graduate to gain experience with a Doctor of Chiropractic at their private practice setting while awaiting licensure. Palmer College graduates may participate in this program for a period of up to one year following their graduation or until a state license is obtained, whichever should occur first. Graduates participating in the Post-Graduate Preceptor Program are not registered/matriculated in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program and therefore are not considered students of Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Through a mentorship-type relationship with the licensed chiropractor, the graduate has an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the everyday management of a private practice. Depending on the location of the preceptorship, graduates may perform a variety of patient care procedures under the direct supervision of the licensed chiropractor. Due to state regulations, this opportunity is not available in all states.

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Terms to Know
  • The word “preceptor,” in reference to this program, means the licensed chiropractor.
  • The words “graduate” and “intern,” in reference to this program, means a new or recent unlicensed graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic.
  • The word “resident” is another term for the word “intern."
  • “Direct supervision” means that the preceptor must be on the same premises as the intern when the intern is performing any patient care procedure. This definition may vary by state jurisdiction.
Application and Handbook
Program Objectives
  • To provide new, unlicensed graduates an opportunity to practice chiropractic during the period between graduation and obtaining a license to practice chiropractic
  • To provide an opportunity for chiropractors in the field to serve the profession and cooperate in the preparation of entry level professionals
  • To provide an avenue of communication between Palmer College of Chiropractic and chiropractors in the field
  • To provide graduates with extended clinical experiences that will enable them to gain a more complete understanding and development of their clinical skills
  • To provide graduates with a practical experience upon which to plan and build their private chiropractic practice in the future
  • To provide graduates with a professional setting in which to practice the knowledge and skills they have attained during their pre-graduation course and clinical work
  • To provide graduates with opportunities to discover their professional strengths and weaknesses.
Contact

To obtain information on the Post-Graduate Preceptor Program, please contact:
Julie A. Schrad, M.S., D.C.
Associate Dean of Clinical Education/Clinic Capstone Programs
Phone (563) 884-5818
Fax (563) 884-5822
E-mail: julie.schrad@palmer.edu 

Sonya Mohr
Administrative Assistant/Clinic Capstone Programs
Phone (563) 884-5819
Fax (563) 884-5822
E-mail: sonya.mohr@palmer.edu  

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Terms to Know
  • The word “preceptor,” in reference to this program, means the licensed chiropractor.
  • The words “graduate” and “intern,” in reference to this program, means a new or recent unlicensed graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic.
  • The word “resident” is another term for the word “intern."
  • “Direct supervision” means that the preceptor must be on the same premises as the intern when the intern is performing any patient care procedure. This definition may vary by state jurisdiction.
Application and Handbook
Program Objectives
  • To provide new, unlicensed graduates an opportunity to practice chiropractic during the period between graduation and obtaining a license to practice chiropractic
  • To provide an opportunity for chiropractors in the field to serve the profession and cooperate in the preparation of entry level professionals
  • To provide an avenue of communication between Palmer College of Chiropractic and chiropractors in the field
  • To provide graduates with extended clinical experiences that will enable them to gain a more complete understanding and development of their clinical skills
  • To provide graduates with a practical experience upon which to plan and build their private chiropractic practice in the future
  • To provide graduates with a professional setting in which to practice the knowledge and skills they have attained during their pre-graduation course and clinical work
  • To provide graduates with opportunities to discover their professional strengths and weaknesses.
Contact

To obtain information on the Post-Graduate Preceptor Program, please contact:
Julie A. Schrad, M.S., D.C.
Associate Dean of Clinical Education/Clinic Capstone Programs
Phone (563) 884-5818
Fax (563) 884-5822
E-mail: julie.schrad@palmer.edu 

Sonya Mohr
Administrative Assistant/Clinic Capstone Programs
Phone (563) 884-5819
Fax (563) 884-5822
E-mail: sonya.mohr@palmer.edu  

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Application and Program Guidelines
Contact

To obtain information on the Post-Graduate Preceptorship Program, please contact:
Gregory J. Snow, D.C., CCSP
Dean of Clinics
Palmer College of Chiropractic, West Campus
90 E. Tasman Drive
San Jose CA 95134-1617
(408) 944-6008

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