Why you need board and externship malpractice coverage

Contrary to what most dental students believe, you’ll need malpractice insurance before you even graduate dental school. Why? Because every dental student has to take board exams. And if you plan to do an externship, you’ll also need coverage for that risk, too.

Board exams

Some dental boards may offer pre-arranged coverage, but this could be through a carrier that doesn’t specialize in malpractice insurance. The coverage also might be on a Claims-made basis, which requires the purchase of tail coverage when you cancel.

Externships

Any students who plan to complete an externship will need malpractice coverage to protect themselves from claims or other incidents that might occur. If this coverage isn’t already provided by your dental school, you’ll need to purchase your own.

Applying for free coverage

MedPro Group offers free coverage for your board exam and while you’re completing your externship. It is on an Occurrence policy, which means you don’t have to buy tail coverage, and it’s available in all 50 states. Here’s how you can apply:

1. Visit medpro.com/boardandexternship.
2. Download and complete the one-page application.
3. Email the application to dentalstudents@medpro.com.

MedPro’s goal is to help you make an educated decision about malpractice insurance. Contact MedPro’s dental team at dentalstudents@medpro.com or 800-4MEDPRO x119660 to learn more.

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