The Division of Endodontics at the University of California, San Francisco offers a three-month preceptorship program in the specialty of endodontics to domestic and overseas-qualified dentists. The program is offered through the Continuing Education Program within the School of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco.
Length of the Preceptorship
The preceptorship will be offered in 12-week modules; applicants may take up to four modules. This means that a preceptorship can last from three months to 12 months at the discretion of the director of the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, but no longer. The course is full time; outside activities that interfere with the program are not permitted.
Tuition
There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $250 USD. Please click here to submit application fee online. If accepted, the fee for a three month program is $6,500. Preceptors are responsible for their own living, housing, health insurance and visa expenses related to the program.
Status of the Preceptors
Preceptors will be visiting scholars registered through the Continuing Dental Education Department of the University of California, San Francisco.
International preceptors who require visa sponsorship will be required to be supported on the J-1 Student-Non Degree visa (Applicable to candidates who do not possess H4, Green Card, or US Citizen). For information on the J-1 Student Non-Degree visa, visit the UCSF International Student and Scholars Office website or email visa@ucsf.edu. J1 Eligibility Requirements - Applicable to candidates who do not possess permanent resident, a green card, a H-4 or J-2 visa.
Subspecialty Areas offered for the Preceptorship in Endodontics
- Diagnosis and treatment of the full range of endodontic diseases and conditions
- Endodontic microsurgery surgery
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Management of traumatic injuries
- Management of canals with open apexes
Course Outline
Preceptors will be full participants in the didactic program offered by the Division of Endodontics. This consists of the following:
- Observe and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the Postgraduate Endodontic Clinic
- Lecture/ Text Review
- Current Literature Review
- Classic Literature review
- Multidisciplinary Implant Conference
Preceptors will participate in lab courses such as:
- Cleaning and Shaping Techniques
- ConeBeam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Clinical Use Management Obstruction
- Management of Canals with Open Apexes
- Laboratory Radiographic and Digital Radiography Techniques
- Microsurgical Techniques
- Completion of a power view presentation
Preceptors do not treat patients in the clinic. Preceptors will observe activities in the Graduate Endodontic Clinics and will be involved in diagnosis and treatment planning of patients with problems within the area covered by their preceptorship.
At the beginning of the program, preceptors will meet with the program director who will review the overall schedule of activities. If opportunities are available, they may carry out a specific clinical or research project of their own under the guidance of a research mentor. In addition, the Program Director may arrange for separate educational activities for the preceptors with faculty in the Postgraduate Program in Endodontics.
Number of Positions
1-3 preceptors per module
Program Status
This preceptorship program is not accredited by any national or local accreditation body. A certificate of participation is awarded upon successful completion of the preceptor program. This certificate is not the same as the postgraduate program certificate awarded to full-time postgraduate students in specialty programs as a qualification for recognition by the American Dental Association, nor is it considered in the United States as evidence of advanced study or recognition of specialty training.
Application Procedure
Note: Please note that the start date can vary due to holidays observed and if a candidate requires a J1 visa. J1 Eligibility Requirements - Applicable to candidates who do not possess permanent resident, a green card, a H-4 or J-2 visa.
Applicants will be considered only after all of the following materials are submitted:
- A complete application for admission to the preceptorship program - click here
- An official transcript of the applicant's dental education records (if necessary transcribed into English)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons with knowledge of the applicant's skills and potential (scan and upload to online portal)
- Completed State of Proficiency form
- A TOEFL score of 550 or computer based score of 213 or internet based score of 79-80 is required of students from non-English-speaking countries. A copy is acceptable. An interview in English may be required.
- A non-refundable application fee of $250 for each program you are applying for - click here to pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)
Admissions Process
The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:
- Academic achievement (GPA and class rank if available)
- Research interests
- Content of personal statement, including the applicants interest in endodontics, reason for applying to the program, and goals for the program
- Content of letters of recommendation
Additional requirements upon acceptance:
- Submit a complete Immunization Record, including TB test results within the past three months. Forms must be submitted 1 month prior to the start of the program and participants may not start the program until they have been cleared.
- Participants must provide evidence of health insurance that will cover for illnesses in the United States of America which can be in form of a copy of your insurance card
- Proof of full vaccination with US vaccine or WHO approved vaccine and Booster shot. All participants must be fully vaccinated with a US vaccine or WHO-approved vaccine means that the participant is more than 2 weeks after receipt of the final dose in a 2-dose series (like Pfizer or Moderna) or the single-dose vaccine (like Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen). Participants who have not completed the dose requirements of a vaccine, and participants who have not received a WHO approved vaccine are not fully vaccinated. Individuals must also have received a booster shot after the initial series of vaccination in accordance with UCSF policy. https://coronavirus.ucsf.edu/vaccines
- Comply with UCSF's face covering protocols, as well as other applicable UCSF Event protocols.
- Comply with UCSF travel policy. Most current information on return from international or domestic travel can be accessed at: https://coronavirus.ucsf.edu/travel Two-step COVID-19 testing required following international travel: Regardless of vaccination status, all individuals returning to onsite work within 10 days following international travel are required to take and submit an approved COVID-19 test within 24 hours of entering a UCSF facility (before or during first day onsite). A second COVID-19 test is required 3 to 5 days following the first UCSF test. As circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, UCSF will update its travel guidance in accordance with the latest public health orders. This guidance is effective until further notice
Forms:
1. State of Proficiency in English form (PDF) You may request a waiver.
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons with knowledge of the applicant's skills and potential. (Scan and upload to online portal)
Incomplete applications will prohibit applicants from moving forward in the application process.
Should you have any questions, contact our CDE Office at cde@ucsf.edu or 415.514.0778.