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Preceptorship Programs
The PACE Center offers non-degree dental preceptorships designed for U.S. or internationally trained dentists, researchers, and scholars to gain postgraduate training in a clinical, didactic, and/or laboratory setting. These programs are designed for participants to spend designated time in a skill-training program at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry in pursuit of educational enrichment, collaboration, and study. Participants attend seminars and courses with advanced education students and may be assigned to graduate clinics to develop clinical expertise and treatment-planning skills in the program area.
Direct patient care is dependent upon the program details. Current preceptorships are available in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), General Practice Residency (GPR), Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (OMFP), Pediatrics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. The Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) is required to apply for some programs.
Upon completion of a preceptorship, participants will receive a letter of completion.
Preceptorship program information
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Which preceptorships are usually offered?
Preceptorships are usually offered in:
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) (1 accepted in January, 1 accepted in July)
- Endodontics (1-2 accepted in January)
- General Practice Residency (GPR) (1-2 accepted in January, 1-2 accepted in July)
- Pediatric Dentistry (1 accepted in July)
- Periodontics (1-2 accepted in January, 2-3 accepted in July)
- Prosthodontics (1-2 accepted in July)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (OMFP) (1 accepted in July)
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What are the costs of the preceptorships?
The estimated total for our 6-month preceptorships range from $23,000 to $25,000.
The estimated total for our 12-month preceptorships range from $35,000 to $37,000.
All preceptors will be put on a payment plan. UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry cannot provide financial assistance toward tuition and fees.
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How do I submit a preceptorship application?
All applications must be mailed to the PACE Center. Please do not staple any of your application documents. You will receive an email when the PACE Center receives your application.
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Can I apply for more multiple preceptorships that begin at the same time?
No. This is to ensure our preceptorships have full participation.
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When are the application deadlines?
Applications for January programs are due by August 1 of the previous year. Late applications will be accepted with a fee until August 31. Applications for July preceptorships are due by November 1 of the previous year. Late applications will be accepted with a fee until November 30.
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How do I pay my application fee?
Once the PACE Center receives your application, you will receive a statement via email to pay your application fee online (Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX accepted). If you wish to pay via check or money order, please include with your mailed application.
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If I have didactic/clinical questions about a preceptorship, who do I contact?
You can contact the preceptorship directors for all didactic/clinical questions.
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If I am a U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident, do I need to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score report?
No. If you are a Non-U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident, the preferred TOEFL score is 85 and above and the preferred IELTS overall score is 6 and above.
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Will I be interviewed?
If selected, applicants may be interviewed by the department preceptorship director. Most interviews are conducted virtually. If you are selected to interview for an AEGD preceptorship, you will be invited for a half-day visit which incudes interviews and a practical exam.
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When can I expect to receive the final status of my application?
January entry applicants will receive their final application status in September/October. July entry applicants will receive their final application status in February/March.
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I was not selected for a preceptorship. Are my application fees refundable?
No. All application fees are non-refundable.
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If I need to obtain a Visa, who do I contact?
The PACE Center will initiate the process for you to obtain a Visa if needed. Our Office of International Affairs will contact you via email to obtain required documents to begin the Visa process.
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If I have more questions, who should I contact?
If you have read the FAQ's and the information listed at Go.uth.edu/Preceptorships, and still have questions, please contact the PACE Center at [email protected] or 713.486.4028.