About the Program

The Postgraduate Preceptorship Program is a non-degree granting program* designed to offer domestic and internationally trained dentists an opportunity to spend a specified amount of time in residence at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry pursuing educational enrichment, collaboration and study.  In some programs there is an opportunity to perform a limited amount of patient care.

Although each clinical discipline has unique features, the curriculum generally includes:

• classes with graduate dental students
• special reading assignments and discussions
• observation of advanced dental procedures
• state of the art seminars
• hands-on workshops
• personalized instruction
• group activities

The program provides an exceptional academic exposure and experience and upon fulfillment of the program requirements, students receive a certificate of completion*.

* Note to internationally-educated dentists: This program WILL NOT prepare dentists to become licensed to practice dentistry in Michigan.

Participating Specialties

• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Restorative Sciences

Contact Us

Office of Continuing Dental Education
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1011 North University Avenue - Room G508
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1078

Phone:  734-763-5070
Fax:   734-936-3065
Email:  cde.umich@umich.edu

Length of Program

A one-year experience is typical.  Program length may vary by discipline.

Fees

• $15,000 per term - Fees for each term are due in full before the beginning of the term.  This amount does not include the cost of transportation, housing, food or other personal expenses. 
• Non-refundable application fee of $150.00
• If accepted into the program, there is a non-refundable registration fee of $500 to confirm the trainee’s position in the program.

Admission Requirements

Degree:  Degree from a dental school accredited by the local government jurisdiction.
English Language Proficiency:  minimum TOEFL score of 100, or waiver signed by program director.
Specific Requirements: Requirements or guidelines set by individual programs.
Visa:  Non-US residents will require a visa.  Type of visa may vary by program selected, see program specific description.
Certification of Finances (after admission): Non-US residents requiring a visa must provide a current bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds to support the cost of fees and living expenses. Currently, this amount for the visitor alone is approximately US $XX per year.
Patient Care: If postgraduate trainee will be engaging in patient care, complete Postgraduate Credentials Form. [link to form]
Certification of Health Insurance: All trainees must present proof of health insurance.

Application Process

Applicants must submit all of the following materials:

• Completed application form
• Official dental education transcripts translated into English or ECE Course-by-Course Report
• 2 letters of recommendation from people with knowledge of the applicant’s skills and potential
• Proof of English language proficiency for applicants with English as a second language – minimum TOEFL score of 100 (An interview in English may also be required.)
• Non-refundable application fee of $150.00

Submit application materials directly to:
Office of Continuing Dental Education
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1011 N. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078

Admissions Selection

Each clinical discipline has a panel of faculty who review and make admission decisions.  The process is a rolling admission and candidates are considered until all openings are filled for a given year unless otherwise noted by specific discipline.

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