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Graduate Certificate in Advanced General Dentistry in Leadership in Dentistry at University of Utah

University of Utah, United States

Programme overview

The Practice Leadership Pathway empowers future dental professionals with the skills to lead confidently in clinical practice and professional service. Through a dynamic curriculum focused on leadership styles, communication strategies, and business fundamentals, students will gain the insight and tools to thrive as leaders.

Faculty: School of Dentistry  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 18 credit hours. A minimum grade of C or better in all courses, maintaining a GPA of > 3.0

Career pathways

Career paths include Private practice, dental consulting, research, public health.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions requirements and selection method: Matriculation as a D2 student at the UUSOD In academic good standing (GPA: >3.0) Approval of Group Practice Leader (GPL) Submission of the standardized application with personal statement and relevant reflection paper from Pathways Engagement Selection by the Pathways Course Director Pathway-specific: Students must have a passion for periodontics and dental implant surgery. Three separate observations of a periodontist, for 2 hours minimum in their practice settings, is strongly urged prior to the start of the D3 year. Grades in Perio Classes Considered (but not critical). Continuation in the program is contingent on the following: Maintaining a GPA of >3.0 Meeting the benchmarks for completing clinical competency assessments Maintaining professionalism standards for the UUSOD Participating fully in all aspects of academic and clinical...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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