We held an informational webinar on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12:00 noon EST.

This webinar went over some details about this bootcamp and shared some success stories from our last group!

If you would like to watch a recording of this informational webinar please click on the link below:

The International Dentist Bootcamp

By International Dentists for International Dentists

https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uqi0OCo5Q5Gf8UEE0nePpg

The International Dentist Bootcamp is a program designed to allow the participants to develop a successful dental career in the U.S. Fostering a successful career involves recognizing the challenges and opportunities that foreign trained dentists have in the American dental education model and the value of preparation and networking in the process.

Participants of this program will receive training in the step-by-step process of the application to American dental schools for Advance Standing and Specialty programs, and other career paths for the foreign trained in the U.S.: research, leadership, corporate and advocacy. Participants will build and receive feedback on an action plan to achieve their professional goals, learn the skills to craft a powerful CV and personal statement, and practice the interview skills needed for success. Bootcampers will join and build a networking community with program directors and other successful dental practitioners in the country.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROGRAM BROCHURE

The International Dentist Bootcamp Program provides a framework for foreign trained dentist to understand the pathways to obtaining a dental license or study a specialty program in the U.S. Using an interactive framework this program will create opportunities for internationally trained dentists to virtually engage and network with the dental community in the U.S.

By the end of the Bootcamp, participants will be able to:

• discuss the American dental education model, including recognizing the differences between predoctoral and postdoctoral programs
• synthesize the main steps in the application process for a residency or advanced standing program and the difference between the application requirements and examinations
• identify the licensure variabilities across states
• construct a competitive Curriculum Vitae, personal statement, and a career action plan
• examine strategies to succeed at interviews
• network with program directors, successful international dentists practicing in the U.S. and other foreign students currently enrolled in U.S. programs

International Trained Dentists, who are either interested in:

• Pursuing advanced educational programs in the United States and/or

• Obtaining dental licensing in the United States

*This course is in English, so individual who register should be proficient in English

Click here to watch Dr. Irina Dragan and Dr. Gabriela Lagreca talk about their experiences and this program:

https://mediaspace.tufts.edu/media/t/1_w2ade474

YouTube link with subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQy__rrEKXc

“This program exceeded my expectations. It was not only educational and informative, but also emotional and inspirational. I started this process five years ago; maybe if I had found this course before, I would be already completing my dream of being a prosthodontist.” -Bootcamper's feedback.

“The panel was extremely well organized, and the efforts of the hosts in planning the event really came through. The interaction between the participants and panelists was smooth, well-timed, and very pertinent information was shared- great experience!” -Panelist's feedback

Check out our publication from this program!

Lagreca G, Dragan IF. The international dentist bootcamp: A multi-institutional collaboration to foster diversity. J Dent Educ. 2021 Sep 24. doi: 10.1002/jdd.12799. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34561859.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34561859/

Check out Dr. Lagreca's International Dentist Podcast!

Listen to weekly conversations with educators, leaders, private practitioners, and business owners whoch share their experiences and learnings.

www.theinternationaldentist.com

Early Bird Discount: Register before March 3, 2023 and receive $250 off (total tuition $1,000)

Regular Tuition: $1,250

Remaining Seats: 3

For academic or program questions, please contact Dr. Gabriela Lagreca at gabriela.lagreca@tufts.edu.

For course registration questions, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at 617.636.6629 or dentalce@tufts.edu.

Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the course start date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be given after that time or to no-shows.

If a CE course obtains enough registrations where a wait list is established, the CE office will notify individuals with unpaid registration balances and ask them to pay their balance to secure their place in the course. If payment is not made to secure their place, the CE office has the right to offer that place to a paying individual on the wait list.

The Office of Continuing Education reserves the right to close registration when an enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.

In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Office of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel or postpone a course. If a course has been canceled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course's status.