Pre-Doc Observership for Internationally-Trained Dentists

A great opportunity to enhance your CV by experiencing a US dental school live and in person!
One-week program

January 12, 2026 - January 16, 2026

Course Overview

One week-long program designed for Internationally trained Dentists to provide a culminating experience to further their dental education in United States.

This program is designed to meet the needs of prospective students who are interested in understanding the basic framework for the International Dentist Education Program.

Participant will receive a certificate noting their 36 hours of CE credit.

Please note that it is recommended that you have a minimum TOEFL score of 92.

Please submit your TOEFL score report to smile@uthscsa.edu, and include your full name and the user code associated with your CDE profile. Once we receive that document, we will then contact you to notify you if you are approved to attend this program.

Observership Director & Presenters

Course Director: Poornima Mensinkai, BDS, MS, PhD - Pre-Doc Faculty & IDEP Faculty
Course Presenter: Diane Sullivan, BDS, DDS - Pre-Doc Chair
Course Presenter: Sreenivasan Narayanan, BDS, DDS, MDS - Pre-Doc OMS Chair
Course Presenter: Ahmed I. Sabbah, DDS, PhD - AEGD Chair

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Course Curriculum

Chair-side observation in pre-doc clinics

Informal meeting with residents and IDEP students

Literature review seminar (if available or occurring at that time)

Clinical conference

Faculty development seminars with CE credit (if available or occurring at that time)

Rotation through Advanced Education in General Dentistry clinic

Schedule

This program is one full week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Every session will be designed to maximize the clinical exposure per that week

Attendees will spend most of their time in the pre-doc clinics observing dental students

Attendees will be allowed to attend seminars and faculty development seminars if they are offered during that session

There are opportunities to purchase breakfast, lunch, and drinks on campus. There will be a meal break for lunch, we will not be providing meals. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or enjoy our on-campus cafeteria options

Attire

This observationship occurs 100% in the clinic. Therefore, wearing scrubs is required and will not be provided

Closed toed clinic shoes are required - sneakers or clinic shoes acceptable. No Crocs, no sandals, no high-heels

Identification badges are to be worn so that the name on the badge is visible at all times

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Presenter(s)

Disclosures & Policies

No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

There is nothing to disclose for this course.

Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.

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Location

UT Dentistry COHCR
8210 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Tuition

• Application Fee (Non-Refundable): $100

(The non-refundable deposit for the application is $100. Once approved, we will contact you and you will then pay $1,150 to settle your balance and secure your seat. Total tuition for the observership is $1,250)

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Disclaimer Notice

This is only an observationship. It does not guarantee acceptance into any dental program.

Tuition Information

The non-refundable deposit for the application is $100. Once approved, we will contact you and you will then pay $1,150 to settle your balance and secure your seat. Total tuition for the observership is $1,250

Program Application Requirement

Please submit your TOEFL score report to smile@uthscsa.edu, and include your full name and the user code associated with your CDE profile. Once we receive that document, we will then contact you to notify you if you are approved to attend this program. If you have any questions, please call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time).

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Program Application Requirement
Please submit your TOEFL score report to smile@uthscsa.edu, and include your full name and the user code associated with your CDE profile. Once we receive that document, we will then contact you to notify you if you are approved to attend this program. If you have any questions, please call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time).

Tuition Information
The non-refundable deposit for the application is $100. Once approved, we will contact you and you will then pay $1,150 to settle your balance and secure your seat. Total tuition for the observership is $1,250

Disclaimer Notice
This is only an observationship. It does not guarantee acceptance into any dental program.

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• For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
• Phone: (210) 567-3177
  Email: smile@uthscsa.edu
  
  Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time

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