Preparing You For Admission To An International Dentist Education Program
April 14, 2023 - April 17, 2023
Course Overview & Mission
Four day CE course designed towards developing the psychomotor skills to obtain optimum results per American practice standards. This course will enable you to earn 32 credit hours towards continuing education. Bench tests are one of the criteria by which an applicant will be evaluated as they apply for an IDEP program. Hand skill course will explore basic concepts required by most US dental schools during their admission. There will be a mock exam held on the last day of the course.
Course Logistics
This program includes a low faculty-to-student ratio and detailed review of the requirements. The mock exam held on the last day will help trainees assess their level of competence.
Curriculum
32 credit hours of didactic and hands-on experience towards continuing education will be provided
It includes structured practice time under the guidance of faculty in a simulation lab
An extensive review of the fixed and operative psychomotor skills
Wax drip exercise
Learn the challenges of bench test
Tour UT dentistry, San Antonio
Schedule
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Instruction and practice session 3 full days
Mock test and feedback 1 full day
Eligibility
DDS/DMD/BDS degree, or its equivalent, from an International Dental School
Registrants may be foreign national, US citizen, or permanent resident
Attire
Business casual
Disposable gowns will be provided during hands-on course
Closed-toed shoes
Identification badges are to be worn so that the name on the badge is visible at all times
Presenter(s)
Disclosure
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.
Continuing Dental Education Staff members have nothing to disclose.
Tuition
Individual: $3600
(HAND SKILLS REFUND POLICY: Payments are to be received in full, electronically, by the deadline listed. Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to course start will receive a refund minus a $500 administrative fee. No refund will be provided if a participant cancels less than 7 days prior to course start.)
Tuition Includes:
Lunch each day
Reference guide material
Luncheon Seminar
Use of simulation unit
Kilgore typodont, hand instrument
Burs and hand instruments will be provided to use during the course
Certificate of completion
Closing ceremony
Disclaimer
This course is not a prerequisite nor does it guarantee admission to any dental school.
Registration and Cancellation Policy
Payments are to be received in full, electronically, by the deadline listed. Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to course start will receive a refund minus a $500 administrative fee. No refund will be provided if a participant cancels less than 7 days prior to course start.