Help an intern or a recent graduate get off to a good start.
Intern and Post-Graduate Preceptor Program
The Intern and Post-Graduate Preceptor Programs are optional, off-campus educational programs for qualified students in their last trimester or qualified recent graduates of Palmer College. It allows them an opportunity to gain experience with a Doctor of Chiropractic in the private practice setting. Through a mentorship-type relationship with a licensed chiropractor, a student or recent graduate has an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the everyday management of a private practice. Depending on the location of the preceptorship, they may perform a variety of patient care procedures under the direct supervision of the licensed chiropractor.
In an ideal preceptorship, interns or recent graduates perform chiropractic adjustments, examinations and X-rays. However, state regulations may limit their performance to the duties a chiropractic assistant would perform or to observations only.
Intern Preceptorship Program Forms (Pre-Graduate):
Post-Graduate Preceptor Program Forms:
Visit our Preceptorships page to obtain information on the Preceptor Programs.
Julie 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
Mailing address:
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Clinic Capstone Programs
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803-5287