San Francisco Admissions Professional Internships and Fellowships

Anesthesiology Internship

Eligibility:

Qualified candidates must

  • have graduated from a U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school
  • be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or Canadian citizen
  • submit all required program application materials by the application deadline.

Application:

All materials must be submitted through PASS. We will contact you for additional materials. Recommended but not required: NBME CBSE exam report.

Selection Criteria:

Selection will occur based upon review of the submitted PASS application and a virtual interview.

Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship

Requirements

  • DMD, DDS or BDS degree and a certificate of orthodontics
  • International applicants: TOEFL or IELTS test score
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement including explanation of interest in this program
  • Transcripts — dental school and orthodontic residency
  • Two references
  • Complete University of the Pacific application

Applicants may be selected for an initial interview based on these submissions.

Endodontics Internship

Requirements:

  • A DDS or BDS degree
  • TOEFL test score (for international applicants)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement about why they are attracted to this program
  • Two letters of recommendation

Application Process:

  • Complete Pacific application and submit required documentation as listed above
  • Applicants will be selected for an initial interview
  • For international applicants: preference will be given to students who have completed some form of endodontic training.

Implant Fellowship

Application and Selection Criteria

Eligibility

Qualified candidates must:

  • Have DDS or DMD from U.S., Canadian or a Foreign  Accredited Dental School.
  • Completed residency in either Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics or Prosthodontics.
  • Submit all required program application materials to program director, Dr. Bedrossian by application deadline.

Application

Please submit Letter of Intent, Current CV, Official transcripts (Dental School , 3 letters of recommendation, and digital photo (headshot) directly to Dr. Bedrossian (ebedrossian@pacific.edu).

Selection Criteria

Admission to the Implant Fellowship position within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department is competitive, with initial screening of candidates based upon previous academic performance, letters of recommendation, and professional experience. Fellows will be chosen based upon the factors described above, and the results of a personal interview with the program director and program faculty.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Internship

Application Information and Selection Criteria

Eligibility:

Qualified candidates must have DDS or DMD from U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school and must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent residen, or Canadian citizen; and must submit all required program application materials by application deadline. Candidates in question MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE CALIFORNIA DENTAL LICENSE prior to starting.

To Apply: 

Please submit PASS Program application, current CV and digital photo (headshot). 
Recommended but not required: NBME CBSE exam report, official transcripts (dental school and undergraduate), 3 letters of recommendation.

Selection Criteria:

Admission to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship Program is competitive, with initial screening of candidates based upon previous academic performance, letters of recommendation and professional experience. Interns will be chosen based upon the factors described above, and the results of a personal interview with the program director and program faculty.

Special Care/Hospital Dentistry Internship

  Eligibility Requirements

  • DDS or DMD degree from a U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or Canadian Citizen.
  • Must hold an active California dental license prior to the program start date.

  Application Materials

   Submit the following to Leonel Laxamana, Admissions Coordinator at llaxamana@pacific.edu

  1. Letter of Intent: Explain your motivation for applying and your career goals.
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Highlight relevant education, training, and experience.
  3. Official Transcripts: Undergraduate and dental school transcripts.
  4. Letters of Recommendation: Three letters from faculty or professionals familiar with your qualifications.
  5. Digital Photo: Headshot for identification purposes.

  Selection Process

  • Initial Screening: Based on academic performance, letters of recommendation, and professional experience.
  • Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a personal interview with the program director and faculty.
  • Final Selection: Based on holistic evaluation of qualifications and interview performance.