1-Year Orthodontic Fellowship Program

UF Advanced dental education

Fellowship in Orthodontics i for the General Practitioner

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Details

The Department of Orthodontics offers an advanced education course entitled “Fellowship in Orthodontics for the Specialist.” The course is designed to allow the dentist with specialty training the opportunity to focus their study on a special interest area within their discipline. The course curriculum can be tailored to include possible experiences in clinical orthodontics, clinical or basic research or clinical and didactic teaching methodologies.


Objectives

  • Actively participate in a research project with the goal of producing an abstract for a national meeting and future presentation.
  • Assist in treatment of patients in the University of Florida Dental Clinic.
  • Participate in the Orthodontic core curriculum.
  • Attend the Orthodontic case conferences.
  • Attend selected Orthodontic seminars and journal clubs.

Faculty

All UF Department of Orthodontics faculty will be participating in the program.

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Program Information and Application

Schedule & Acceptance Criteria

Open to any U.S. and Foreign Dental Graduates

1-Year Program
July 1 through June 30


Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm (excluding University holidays)

Certification

Contact Hours: 1200 CEU’s Participation/Lecture

Upon completion of the Internship, 1200 CEU’s and a certificate of completion from the Continuing Education Department is awarded.

Includes Limited Patient Care

 

Fees

Tuition: $35,000

Payable in four non-refundable quarterly payments of $8,750.00

Additional expenses may include the purchase of a laptop (College’s choice), scrubs, and textbooks. Details provided upon acceptance.

$50 Application Fee: Non-Refundable

Location & Contact

UF College of Dentistry
1395 Center Drive
Gainesville, FL 32610

Questions regarding the program:
Orthodontics Department – (352)273-5700
Questions regarding the application process:

School of Advanced Dental Sciences – (352) 273-7800

Applying to the Program

Application Deadline January 31st

Comprehensive application must be submitted online prior to deadline to be considered.

1. Completed Application Form
2. $50 Application Fee: Non-Refundable
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. TOEFL Scores: Paper Exam 550 | Computer Exam 80
5. Financial Guarantee (Government Sponsored)

Due Upon Acceptance

Upon acceptance, Non-US residents requiring a visa must submit all required documentation, including proof of sufficient funds to support the cost of fees and living expenses (Student $1,500/month; Spouse $1,000/month; Per Child $500/month; plus tuition and fees).

TOEFL Scores: Upon acceptance you will be required to send an official.

$300 Processing Fee: Non-Refundable