The mission of the program is to advance equity and excellence in oral health through education, innovation, and compassionate care.
The outstanding academic and clinical resources of UCSF Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and our affiliated community clinics 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 in different subspecialty pediatric clinics and pediatric anesthesia. 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 the following training program:
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 i.e 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 and Oakland for our trainees. Our affiliation with the La Clinica De La Raza/Children’s Hospital Oakland dental clinic and Petaluma Health Center in Rohnert Park further exposes the trainee with unique experiences in providing dental care in a community-based setting. The STAR (Service, Training, Advocacy, and Research) clinic at UCSF is a unique experience provided to our trainees that enriches their experiences in learning about children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Delay.
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. The training program is comprised of 40% academics, which includes research and 60% clinical 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.
SALARY*:
PGY 1: $71,760/yr.
PGY 2: $74,128/yr.
PGY 3: $76,574/yr.
*Subject to change.
Health Insurance is offered through UCSF Plan Source. Sick and Vacation leave are part of the benefit package.
Tuition:
MPH: The estimated tuition for MPH through San Jose State University: $12,000 per year.
MS-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.
