Pre-Doc Observership

A great opportunity to experience a US Dental school program
One-week program with optional second week
Final day for registration is January 22, 2024

January 29, 2024 - February 2, 2024

Course Overview

One week-long program, with optional second week, 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.

Rolling admissions, program dates will be published one month prior to each month of observership program.

Please note that course dates are to be coordinated by attendee and course director.

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Course Curriculum

Informal meeting with residents

Attendance at pre-doctoral didactic lectures (if sessions are held in person only)

Literature review seminar

Clinical conference

Grand rounds seminar with CE credit

Schedule

This program is full time 8-5 PM (Monday to Friday for 1 or 2 weeks)

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

Preceptor will spend 4 half days in clinic (3.5 hours during each session for total up to 25 hours per week) and 2 half-days in pre-clinical simulation lab

Preceptors will be allowed to attend seminars and grand rounds offered during that session

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

Selection Criteria

Rolling admissions, program held for 2 weeks

Candidate should be able to demonstrate adequate English language speaking skills during virtual meeting

Should demonstrate strong commitment to improve clinical and didactic knowledge

How to Apply

Click “register now!” and complete all steps and payment

There is a $100 deposit upon registration

Once you’ve registered, the course director will contact you and arrange for an interview via zoom. Upon completion of that review process, you will be able to finalize your registration and complete your enrollment with a $1,150 payment. The program is for one week. If you’d like to enroll for a second week, you need not apply again and would simply pay another $1,250

Complete visiting student application for a $25 processing fee (included in $1,150 payment amount made after completing enrollment)

Attire

Scrubs all day, please attend in your own scrubs. Gowns will be provided during the course

Closed toed shoes

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.

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.

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.

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Location

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

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Tuition

• Individual (non-refundable deposit): $100

(To register, there is a $100 non-refundable deposit. You will then be contacted by the director to arrange for an interview via zoom, and upon completion of that interview, you will be contacted to finalize your registration and complete your enrollment with a $1,150 payment. The program is for one week. If you’d like to enroll for a second week, you need not apply again and would simply pay another $1,250)

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Specialty/AGD Code

• 770 - Self-Improvement

Application Requirements

Online application

DDS/DMD/BDS degree, or its equivalent, from an International Dental School

$100 Application Fee

Virtual interview with Program Director

Selection Criteria

Rolling admissions, program held for first 2 weeks of each month

Candidate should be able to demonstrate adequate English language speaking skills during virtual meeting

Should demonstrate strong commitment to improve clinical and didactic knowledge

How to Apply

Click “register now!” and complete all steps and payment

There is a $100 deposit upon registration

Once you’ve registered, the course director will contact you and arrange for an interview via zoom. Upon completion of that review process, you will be able to finalize your registration and complete your enrollment with a $1,150 payment. The program is for one week. If you’d like to enroll for a second week, you need not apply again and would simply pay another $1,250

Complete visiting student application for a $25 processing fee (included in $1,150 payment amount made after completing enrollment)

Regarding Course Dates and Times


Please note that course dates are to be coordinated by attendee and course director. Final day for registration is January 22, 2024.

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

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