Southwest College has a number of preceptorship opportunities for graduates. A preceptorship, as opposed to a residency position, allows a graduate (licensed or unlicensed) to practice under a licensed naturopathic physician in a clinical setting. Students are closely supervised, becoming more autonomous as skills develop. Southwest College works with graduates who are interested in pursuing this option, should contact the office of the Medical Director by the beginning of the final year of their N.D. Program.