The DCE collaborates closely with the Program Director, Director of Academic Education, Associate Program Director, Executive Committee, Curriculum Committee, Communication Committee, Senior Project Coordinator, and Clinical Site Coordinator to maintain curricular coherence, ensure an adequate number and diversity of clinical sites for student education, and facilitate effective communication across all clinical education activities. The DCE will also cultivate and sustain external clinical relationships with healthcare organizations, providers, and community partners, leveraging these partnerships to enhance clinical training opportunities, expand clinical placement capacity, and strengthen connections between the program and the healthcare community.