Admissions & Applying
Requirements for admission to the Preceptorship program in Hospital Dentistry are the following:
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Degree from a dental school accredited by the local government jurisdiction
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English language proficiency
Application Process
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Official dental education transcripts and an official ECE Course-by-Course Report
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3 confidential reports from people with knowledge of the applicant’s skills and potential
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Proof of English language proficiency for people with English as a second language (official TOEFL or IELTS score required) An interview in English may be required.
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One-time, non-refundable application fee of $150.00** (the application fee must be paid in US dollars in the form of a check drawn from a US-affiliated bank, cashier's check, or money order made payable to UC Regents.)
All application materials must be sent directly to:
Hospital Dentistry Preceptorship
Office of Student Affairs
UCLA School of Dentistry
10833 Le Conte Ave, A0-111 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668 USA
If you wish to use a courier service please use the following address:
Incomplete files will not be considered.
Photocopies of official transcripts and TOEFL scores will not be accepted.
Deadline
Deadlines vary depending on the initial quarter of enrollment. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Personnel will be issued upon acceptance.
Initial Quarter of Enrollment | Application Deadline |
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Summer (July – September) | March 15 |
Fall (late September – December) | June 1 |
Winter (January – March) | September 15 |
Spring (April – June) | December 15 |
Selection Process
The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:
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Academic achievement (GPA and class rank if available)
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Content of personal statement
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Content of confidential reports
Decisions will be available approximately one week after the application is received.