90 Minute Seminar
Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions
Irina Dragan, D.D.S., M.S.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Reem Al-Abbousi, D.D.S.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Jennifer Perkins, D.D.S., MD
University of California, San Francisco
School of Dentistry
The need for faculty development is multifaceted, as improvement in faculty leads to better student teaching and learning and impacts the basis for patient care. Shortage of faculty is one of the biggest challenges that dental education is currently facing. In particular, the transition from recent graduate to new educators can be overwhelming, given the increasing complexity and pressures of health care delivery. During this session, a selective panel will share strategies that new educators may use in diverse settings. The audience will have time to ask questions as well.