The NYU Lutheran Medical Center Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at UCSF is a one-year (optional second year) residency with special emphasis in clinical general dentistry. The residency is designed to refine and enhance the resident’s clinical skills and scientific knowledge base in order to improve the practice of general dentistry in the United States. The Preceptorship Program in AEGD is an intensive training course in all areas of general dentistry, which encourages applications from domestic and overseas-qualified dentists.
Length of Preceptorship
The preceptorship will be offered in 12-week modules. Preceptorship students may take up to three modules at the discretion of the director(s). This means that a preceptorship can last from three to nine months, but no longer. There are two different structures: virtual or in-person learning.
Status of Preceptors
Preceptors will be categorized as volunteers registered through the Continuing Dental Education Department of the University of California, San Francisco.
Note: Preceptorships do not serve as an admissions pipeline or referral source for other School of Dentistry programs. Applicants for DDS, IDP, or other programs receive no special consideration based on participation in a preceptorship. These programs are not intended to prepare individuals to practice a specialty. It is expected that the individuals will return to their practice or country after gaining insights and improving their experience in a specialized area for practice, teaching and patient benefit.
International preceptors who require visa sponsorship will be required to be supported on the J-1 Student-Non Degree visa. For information on the J-1 Student Non-Degree visa, visit the UCSF International Student and Scholars Office website or email visa@ucsf.edu.
Areas of General Dentistry Offered for Preceptors
- Treatment planning
- Implementation of Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA)
- Root canal therapy
- Dental Surgeries including Implantology
- Complete dentures
- Removable partial dentures
- Fixed partial dentures
- Esthetic dentistry including CAD/CAM
- Clinical application of Soft Tissue Lasers
- Practice Management
- Invisalign
In-person Course Outline
Preceptors will be full participants in the didactic program offered by the Lutheran Medical Center. The course is full time; outside activities that interfere with the program are not permitted.This consists of the following:
- Every third Tuesday of each month, 9:30 am -12:00 pm: Case Presentation and Literature Review
- Every fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Didactic lectures/seminars through Video Tele-Conferencing
- Few Mondays of each month, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Review of diagnosis and treatment planning
- Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Multidisciplinary Implant Conference
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Observe the treatment of patients in the AEGD clinic
Preceptors do not treat patients in the clinic. Preceptors will observe activities done in the AEGD Clinics and will be involved in diagnosis and treatment planning of patients with problems within the area covered by their preceptorship. Preceptors will observe the AEGD residents or the supervising faculty are treating patients, but never alone.
All preceptors will be assigned a specific mentor who will be responsible for the overall planning of activities. At the discretion of the mentor, the preceptor may become involved in the specific non-patient related research activities of the mentor themselves or of other faculty or research staff within the AEGD program.
Virtual Course Outline
Preceptors based in US will participate in Zoom meetings, 2-3 hours/week. Non-US based preceptors will have access to recorded lectures that can be viewed. There will be an opportunity to work on a published paper with Dr. Vaderhobli. Details will be provided if accepted into the program.
Note: Completion of the AEGD Preceptorship does not guarantee admission into the UCSF International Dentist Pathway (IDP). In addition, the certificate of participation will also indicate the preceptor completed a "Virtual Module".
Program Fee
There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $250 USD. Please click here to submit application fee online. Preceptors are responsible for their own living, housing, health insurance and visa expenses related to the program.
In-Person: $6,500/module or Virtual: $4,500/module
Number of Positions
Up to 4 preceptors per module
Program Structure
In-person: A certificate of participation is awarded upon successful completion of the preceptorship program. This certificate is not the same as the postgraduate program certificate awarded to full-time postgraduate residents in specialty programs or other postgraduate 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.
Virtual: A certificate of participation is awarded upon successful completion of the preceptorship program. Please note: the certificate will reflect "virtual participation". This certificate is not the same as the postgraduate program certificate awarded to full-time postgraduate residents in specialty programs or other postgraduate 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.. International preceptors who require visa sponsorship will be required to be supported on the J-1 Student-Non Degree visa. 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.
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. Scan and uploaded to online portal)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons with knowledge of the applicant's skills and potential (scan and upload to online portal)
- A TOEFL paper based test (PBT) score of 550 or computer based (CBT) score of 213 or internet based (iBT) score of 79-80 is required of students from non-English-speaking countries. A copy is acceptable. An interview in English may be required. You may request a waiver. Please click here to complete form.
- 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 applicant's interest in AEGD, reason for applying to the program, and goals for the program
- Content of letters of recommendation
Additional requirements upon acceptance:
Participants are required to have a clearance from Occupational Health Services (OHS):
- Please review the clearance requirements here.
- Our office will submit the Service Request to initiate the clearance process for each participant.
- Participants will be contacted by OHS with a link to the portal and an authorization code.
- If there are questions during the clearance process contact OHS at 415-885-7580
- Please take the requested actions as instructed by OHS immediately to avoid a delay in the program start date.
Complete and pass a background check. In instances where negative or incomplete information is obtained, the appropriate management and Program Director will assess the potential risks and liabilities related to the position’s requirements and determine whether the individual can continue in the program.
Proof of valid Visa or apply/obtain J-1 Student-Non Degree visa. 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.
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.