UTHealth School of Dentistry | PACE Center Accepting Applications for July 2024 Enrollment
(Six-Month Program | July 2024 through December 2024)
The Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health offers a General Practice Residency (GPR) preceptorship. This program is classified as 'fast-tracked' and is designed to familiarize the participating graduated dentist with principles, practice, procedures and protocols of a general dental practice in the U.S. By learning different methods and materials, participants can become more competitive when applying for dental residency programs. This program is open to graduates of dental schools outside of the United States and Canada.
This is a full-time preceptorship consisting of didactic and clinical aspects offered by the department. Due to the demands of the full-time program, outside activities that can interfere with the program are not permitted.
Preceptors are expected to attend all of the classes the residents are assigned to, participate in rotations, obtain knowledge in comprehensive care dentistry, treat patients with complex medical conditions, be familiar with dental treatment in a hospital setting and use interdisciplinary treatment planning.
PRECEPTORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Didactic
- Oral Biomaterials II
- Treatment planning and literature review
- Perio-Restorative seminar
- Several hands-on courses
- IV sedation lectures
Clinical and Laboratory:
- Observe and chairside assist in the GPR residency program (clinical treatments or laboratory procedures)
- Manikin/typodont preparations for crowns/inlays/onlays and class II composite fillings practice
- Diagnosis and treatment planning presentation with GPR residents, preceptor(s), faculty and director
- Attend treatment planning presentation to patients with GPR residents and preceptor(s)
- Present topics/lectures with GPR residents, preceptor(s), faculty and director
Total Estimated Program Cost: $45,000
Includes fees for:
Tuition
Professional Liability Insurance
Student Health Services
Technology and Library Fees
As the preceptorship is a non-accredited program, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry cannot provide financial assistance toward tuition and fees.
Acceptance into the program does not allow for refunds of any tuition and fees. Failure to make program payments in full will result in dismissal from the program.
Applicants are required to submit the following documentation along with the completed application:
- Resumé or C.V. (in English, listing academic history, certifications, licensures, employment, and training experience)
- Official copy of your dental school diploma (with English translations, if applicable)
- An ECE Course by Course Evaluation Report of your transcript from your dental school if it was outside the U.S.
- Two letters of recommendation from dental professionals
- A copy of your Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) score (Not required for Periodontics and Prosthodontics preceptorships)
- Health records completed by a health care provider (with English translations, if applicable):
- A UTHealth Houston Immunization form (attach any lab work to show proof of immunizations if necessary)
- A letter from a physician stating you are in general good health
- A copy of your current CPR certification (front and back of card)
- A copy of photo identification:
- For U.S. Citizens: Copy of your federal or state-issued photo identification
- For U.S. Permanent Residents: Copy of your Permanent Resident Card
- For Non-U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents: Copy of your passport identification page, visa stamp and I-94 (if applicable)
Application Fee:
- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident: $500.00
- Non-U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident: $750.00
Important Notice:
- Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
- Payment is required to begin processing your application
- Payments will be collected online (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
- If you wish to pay by check or money order, please make payable to UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, PACE Center, and include with your mailed application.
Application deadline for July 2024 entry: November 1, 2023
Late applications will be accepted until November 30, 2023 with a $250 late fee.
Our preceptorships are not required for dentists (U.S. and/or internationally-trained) to apply for UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry Advanced Education programs.
Acceptance into a UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry preceptorship does not guarantee acceptance into any of our Advanced Education programs. Interested individuals must apply through standard procedures.
Our dental preceptorships do not award academic credit. Participants will receive a letter of completion upon completing the program.
For inquires regarding licensure in Texas, visit the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners website. Information about licensure in other states is available from the ADA website under 'licensures.
If you are a Non-U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident applicant, we will work with our Office of International Affairs to assist with the appropriate documentation needed for you to enter the U.S. to participate in the program.
The process can take between 8 - 12 weeks and must be completed before you enter the U.S. Please be aware that the Office of International Affairs will require you to submit documents of financial support in order to process a visa.
Program Administration:
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
PACE Center, Continuing Dental Education
7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 6152
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713-486-4028
Fax: 713-486-4037
Email: PACE@uth.tmc.edu
Contact the PACE Center for application process questions.
GPR Preceptorship Director:
Michael M. Chan, DDS
Email: Michael.M.Chan@uth.tmc.edu
Contact Preceptorship Director for didactic and clinical questions.