Internship Training Program
The College of Dental Medicine offers a comprehensive Dental Internship Program designed for graduates who have completed their Bachelor of Dental Surgery. The program spans 12 months and is structured around three core clinical rotations, each lasting four months:
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Restorative Dentistry
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Oral Diagnosis & Oral Surgery
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Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Community Dentistry
This internship program provides an exciting opportunity for newly graduated dentists to gain broad-based clinical training across various dental disciplines, preparing them for focused career paths. The program's curriculum is supported by a rigorous educational framework, designed to sharpen clinical skills and deepen knowledge.
The program is reviewed and accredited by the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) in the UAE, ensuring the highest standards of education and clinical training.
Clinical Training Objectives
The faculty at the College of Dental Medicine have carefully crafted a program that helps graduates enhance their competencies in all aspects of general dentistry. Interns will engage with advanced, complex cases, allowing them to:
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Explore potential areas of interest in patient care.
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Discover or solidify fields for future postgraduate study.
The Clinical Training Program ensures that graduates not only upgrade their knowledge but also acquire new skills that benefit both their patients and their professional growth. The program encourages a culture of self-directed learning, where interns take responsibility for their own professional development, aligning their learning with patient care needs.
Lifelong Learning in Dentistry
Postgraduate dental education is vital in maintaining high standards of patient care. The College of Dental Medicine plays a central role in this, offering interns the foundation they need for continuous professional development. The commitment to lifelong learning begins as an undergraduate and extends throughout a dentist’s career.
For more details, refer to the Internship Program Guidelines 2024-2025.
For inquiries, please contact: Mrs. Maitha Altamimi Phone: +971 6 5057 601