Certificate in Dental Clinical Specialties Foundations Program

The mission of the Certificate in Dental Clinical Specialties Foundations (CDCSF) Program is to prepare domestic and international dental school graduates to compete successfully for advanced dental education programs at Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï or other institutions with a goal to become exemplary dentists, prepared to meet the oral health care needs of all sectors of a diverse society.

Academics

The certificate program is a 12-month, full-time postdoctoral program for domestic and international dental school graduates.

Tuition

Tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. Data is an estimate and subject to change.

Contact us

CDCSF@uthscsa.edu

Application 

  • Please create a profile on our  to start the application process.
  • There is a non-refundable $500 application fee that is required to activate your account.

 

Requirements

  • Professional dental degree: DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent from a U.S. or international dental school recognized by Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï and the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Overall dental school grade point average (GPA) ≥ 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 or greater.