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Quarterly Newsletter Vol. 5, Issue 3 |
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Indian Health Service and the Commissioned Corps: An Exceptional Career Opportunity An interview with CDR Lynn Van Pelt, DMD |
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![]() In 1996, Lynn Van Pelt was a University of Mississippi fourth-year dental student who was exploring her career options, unsure of what direction to take. But she was certain of two things: She wanted some adventure in her health care career, and she wanted to fulfill a long-time dream of living in Alaska. She got both — and more — when she chose a career in public health dentistry with the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the US Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. Exceptional career advancement opportunities and the chance to perform a much-needed public health service to an underserved population brought the professional fulfillment and adventurous lifestyle she sought. CDR Van Pelt’s career has included travel to three duty sites, increasing career responsibilities and two rank promotions within the span of 10 years. Currently she is the newest member of the IHS Division of Oral Health’s dental recruitment team, working with CAPT Tim Lozon, DDS, and CAPT Jim Schaeffer, DMD, to spread the word to students about dental career opportunities with IHS and the Commissioned Corps. Read the full article »
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Apply Early for the IHS Externship Program
The IHS Externship Program is a great way to gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience, as well as exposure to dental careers within IHS. IHS dental preceptors begin reviewing applications in December 2007, so apply early. The deadline is February 28, 2008! To learn more about the IHS Externship Program, go to www.dentist.ihs.gov/extern.cfm, or view previously recorded IHS Dental WebForums. Go to https://ihs-ophs.webex.com , select “Recorded Sessions” and click on the playback icon for “IHS Dental Externships – Opportunity to Learn, Serve, and Travel”.
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• About IHS Dental• Student Loan Repayment Program • Externships • Job Opportunities
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