The outstanding academic and clinical resources of UCSF Health and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals provide the experience and training you need whether your goal is in academia, community public health, or private practice. The training includes preparation for the board exam with the American Board of Dentistry. It is expected that graduates of the program achieve board certification.
The trainee will be exposed to a well-balanced didactic curriculum consisting of core curriculum classes and seminars on a wide variety of topics taught throughout the program. Knowledge is continually enhanced by specialized guest speakers, resident literature reviews, and case presentations. This didactic training is complemented by in-depth clinical opportunities in the outpatient clinics, operating rooms, and clinical rotations. The goal of the program is to develop a well-rounded clinician with strong critical thinking skills able to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all pediatric patients.
UCSF Pediatric Dentistry offers 2 training programs:
3-Year Postgraduate Program
5 positions selected via MATCH process
The Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry is a full-time, 36-month course of study leading to an advanced education certificate in pediatric dentistry. A Master of Public Health (MPH) in conjunction with San Jose State University or an M.S. degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences is awarded with the certificate. A 36-month certificate program is also available to applicants who already have completed an advanced degree ie MS, MPH, PhD upon matriculation into the program. The program seeks to stimulate interest in careers combining clinical practice and research. Graduates of the program will assume leadership roles in academic pediatric dentistry, community clinics, or private practice.
UCSF has first class academic, research and clinical training opportunities offered at the Parnassus campus and at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Mission Bay for our trainees. Our affiliation with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland and the La Clinica De La Raza/CHO dental clinic further exposes the trainee with unique experiences in providing dental care in a community-based setting.
A comprehensive training program in all phases of pediatric dentistry is provided throughout the length of the program. Trainees receive in-depth experience in treating pediatric dental trauma as well as children with acute and chronic special health care needs in all our facilities. The program also provides extensive oral conscious sedation, hospital dentistry, general anesthesia, and interceptive orthodontic training.
This program satisfies the educational requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Graduates are educationally eligible for examinations by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Stipend:
PGY 1: $60,719.00/yr.
PGY 2: $62,731.00/yr.
PGY 3: $65,196.00/yr.
Educational Fee: $3000.00/yr.
Tuition:
MPH: The estimated tuition for MPH through San Jose State University: $12,000 per year.
OCS: The estimated tuition for the Master of Science of Orofacial Sciences through UCSF: $19, 146.00 per year (in-state) and $34, 248.00 (out-of-state).
Please note: These figures are estimates only and may be subject to updates. Please check with Program for updated rates.
2-Year Postgraduate Program
2 positions are offered in the MATCH process
The 2-year program is a certificate track only program. Candidates for the 2-Year Residency Program MUST have either an advanced degree ie. MS, MPH or PhD, or have completed an advanced education dental training ie. another specialty residency program, AEGD, GPR, or have extensive post DDS/DMD clinical practice experience.
The 2-year program is identical to that of the 3-year program in clinical training, rotations, and didactics instruction. The majority of the clinical training takes place at the La Clinica De La Raza/CHO dental clinic, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland. Didactic instruction takes place at the Parnassus campus via in person classes/seminars or virtually. Research and scholarly activities are required while in the 2 year residency program.
A Certificate of Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the postdoctoral program. Graduates are educationally eligible for examinations by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Candidates who express a commitment to public service and working with the underserved communities will receive special consideration.
Stipend:
PGY 1: $60,719.00/yr.
PGY 2: $62,731.00/yr.
Education Fee: $3000.00/yr.
No tuition assessed.
Please note: These figures are estimates only and may be subject to updates. Please check with Program for updated rates.
