Preceptorship programs are clinical programs in which chiropractic interns participate under direct supervision of an Ohio licensed chiropractic physician who has been approved by an approved chiropractic educational institution and the Board to serve as a preceptor.  The following colleges are approved by the Board to offer preceptorship programs:  Palmer, Texas, Logan, SCUHS, UWS, Northwestern, Life, Cleveland and NYCC. 

Interns may only participate in a preceptorship program within the dates approved by the chiropractic college and the Board. All preceptorships terminate upon the intern’s graduation.

Interns must complete an application form and submit:

• $75 non-refundable application fee;
• Attestment from the academic dean of your chiropractic educational institution verifying that you are in good academic standing, and have completed all requirements for the doctor of chiropractic degree except for the clinical phase of the program;
• Three letters of recommendation from two professors and a dean of your authorized chiropractic educational institution, attesting to your good moral character and clinical proficiency. These recommendations must be on forms prescribed by the Board and submitted directly to the Board by the individuals making the recommendations;
• Passport-type photograph taken within the preceding six months. You must sign the back of the photo. All photographs shall be no smaller than 2”x 2” and no larger than 3”x 5”

Preceptors must complete an application form and submit proof of malpractice insurance. 

Please refer to Board Rule 4734-6-04 for information pertaining to preceptorship programs.  Please pay particular attention to paragraph (E) of this rule for preceptor requirements and paragraphs (F and G) for preceptorship standards and procedures.