They're visiting area churches to get a feel for their new home, but enjoying the temporary rest from duties that anonymity affords. Dr. Forde has taken up duties here as assistant professor of restorative dentistry, and director of service learning programs. There are eight or 10 requests for the School of Dentistry to set up satellite clinics. We want to serve the community, and involve more students. This year, over 70 students have gone out locally and around the world.
Students come back very enthusiastic.
We want every student to have the opportunity to work as a caregiver. I will also have some duties in clinic, teaching dentistry. Dorothy Forde has accepted a nursing position in NICU, her old job at the LLU Medical Center. She is also continuing studies in nursing administration through the University of South Africa. There are a number of adjustments to be made, particularly social ones, says Dr. Forde.