Clinical Preceptorship Programs

The following program outlines may be revised for additional clarification at our discretion.

PROGRAM OUTLINES

Multiple Departments at RSDM
» GENERAL DENTISTRY and COMPREHENSIVE CARE
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.
• October 15 is the deadline for Applications for 5½-month program for January start.

Department of Research
» BASIC / CLINICAL RESEARCH
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.
• October 15 is the deadline for Applications for 5½-month program for January start.

Department of Endodontics
» ENDODONTICS
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.

Department of Orthodontics
» ORTHODONTICS
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.

Departments of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
» PERIODONTICS & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.

Department of Restorative Dentistry
» RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month beginning July.

Department of Diagnostic Sciences
» DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCES
includes information for 5-1/2-month program
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.
• October 15 is the deadline for Applications for 5½-month program for January start.

» OROFACIAL PAIN
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.
• October 15 is the deadline for Applications for 5½-month program for January start.

» ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 11-month or 5½-month programs beginning July.
• October 15 is the deadline for Applications for 5½-month program for January start.

» ORAL MEDICINE
• May 15 is the deadline for Applications to either the 5½-month or 3-month programs starting July.
• July 15 is the deadline for Applications to the 3-month program starting September.
• November 15 is the deadline for Applications to either the 5½-month or 3-month programs starting January.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS

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TIP: This is an interactive form, save it to your computer before typing in information. Then save it again before printing it. Please do not try to alter the form. » » » Something new on the form – you are now able to upload a digital photo (your headshot) into a box on the first page.
Please note, if you applied to a Masters or Post Graduate program at RSDM, you cannot apply to any of our Preceptorship programs until a decision has been made on your first application.
We do not accept Email or other electronic submissions.
Completed application form, all required documentation and application fee (see note below regarding fee payment) are to be mailed or sent by express mail to address on page 4 of the application form.
Submit all required documents in the same package. Note: submitted documents become the property of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
Incomplete applications will not be submitted for department review until all required information is provided.
Do not staple documents. Please use one or two paperclips to secure all paperwork. Plastic sleeves and extra envelopes are also not necessary.
If you need verification that your package was delivered, we recommend that you use a delivery service that can track it. Due to the volume of applications, plus other responsibilities we have, it is not possible to reply to emails requesting verification that it was received. You will receive a receipt by email for your application fee.
Do not include certificates for one-day courses. Your continuing education activities should be listed in your CV.
TOEFL – A paper copy of the report must be requested. We cannot accept electronic copies.

Application Deadlines

All programs have limited enrollment.
You may apply for only one course at a time. If you have applied to a Masters or Post Graduate program, please wait until you have a decision from it before applying to a Clinical Preceptorship.
Our academic year runs from July 1 to May 30
We do accept late applications, but initial acceptances will be done early and may close the program to new applications.
Applicants submitting applications with less than 2½ months to the expected start date must be fully compliant with their immunization and health requirements before they will receive the formal acceptance package.

Application Fees

Application fees are Non-Refundable.
For payment by check we accept: bank checks paid in U.S. dollars, money orders, and personal checks if it is from a U.S. bank.
For your convenience we now also accept online payments for application fees only for our Clinical Preceptorship programs. We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover.
Click Here to Pay Online (Course title will have “Clinical Preceptorship Application Fees” in it.)
One more step… Let us know you made the payment. Email us at: cde@sdm.rutgers.edu.
Type “Application Fee” in the subject line, and include how and when the application was sent. And, please sign your email with the full name you have on the application, not a nickname.

TUITION

Tuition Deposits

Deposits are non-refundable.
For most of the eleven month Clinical Preceptorship Programs the deposit amount is $3,500 U.S. Deposit for the Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry program is $5,000 U.S.
For the shorter length (5-1/2 and 3 months) Preceptorship programs the deposit amount is $2,000 U.S.
Payment may be made with a bank/cashier’s check, money order, or by wire transfer (for international payments only.)
The deposit is applied to the total tuition due, it is not an additional fee.
Deadline for receipt of the deposit is 10 business days from the date of the pre-acceptance notification. The formal acceptance package will be sent after the deposit is received.
Note: the formal acceptance package is the document international participants will use to apply for an F-1 visa. Visit the Rutgers Global website (see link below) for more information.
Due to time constraints, all correspondence from us is done by email. If you need to contact us, please use cde@sdm.rutgers.edu. Please do not call our office.

Tuition

See program outlines for actual tuition for each offering.
Payment of the tuition balance is due one month prior to the start date of the program.
We do NOT offer payment plans for our programs.

Cancellation Policy

Please see last page of Clinical Preceptorship program outline for the cancellation policy.

IMMUNIZATION AND HEALTH

All continuing education Clinical Preceptors must be cleared by Rutgers’ Student Health Services PRIOR to starting their programs. The official form with instructions will be sent to you with your acceptance letter. Please note, continuing education participants are not eligible to use the University’s student health clinics, you have to use your own doctor.

AVOID SURPRISES, review this CHECK LIST now with your doctor.
Applicants submitting applications with less than 2½ months to the expected start date must be fully compliant with their immunization and health requirements before they will receive the formal acceptance package.

Rutgers Global – International Student and Scholar Services

Click here to visit their website

On that website, scroll down to Additional Information and click on “Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)”

Your source for information and forms required for International Students on F-1 or J-2 visas.
Please note, B1/B2 and F-2 visas are not eligible for full-time educational programs.

FAQ:
OPT or CPT – per Rutgers Global continuing education participants are not eligible for these opportunities.
I-20s – you will work with Rutgers Global to obtain your form. Please use link above for more details. …

UNIVERSITY POLICIES

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OTHER RESOURCES

CPR TRAINING

The minimum requirement is the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, this includes lectures and hands-on practice. Rutgers School of Dental Medicine will be conducting their own CPR training in conjunction with University Hospital – Community Training Center (UH is located on our campus.)

HEALTH INSURANCE
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Having health insurance is a requirement to participate in any kind of clinical activities at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. As CDE participants are not eligible for the school’s student health insurance plan, you will have to provide your own. You can choose the insurance level that will meet your needs, but the company needs to be one that has offices in the United States. You should get a few quotes and do some research on the companies. The insurance must remain valid for the duration of your program.

If you are a member of NAFSA – click here for a list of Health Insurance Companies on the NAFSA website.
Note – NAFSA doesn’t endorse these companies, but it’s a starting point.
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BIOMEDICAL HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS in NEWARK
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Rutgers Department of Transportation Services (DOTS)
Information on obtaining parking permission will be shared prior to your program start date. There is a fee for parking on campus.

To ride the Rutgers campus shuttle buses you must show a current Rutgers ID card.
The routes include stops at Newark Penn Station and the Broad Street Station in Newark. Click on “Transit & Buses” then “Newark Campus Buses.”

Click here for a map of the RBHS Newark Campus

Office of Housing & Residence Life Visit website for more information.

Click here for other Housing Recommendations from Rutgers Housing Office
Please note, the RBHS Newark on-campus housing is only available with a year-long lease and space may not be available.

These links may help if you wish to look outside of Newark for housing:
NJ Transit – home page | NJ Transit – Rail System Map … NJ Transit is a mass transit system in New Jersey, use this to find train station locations and bus routes. Penn Station, in downtown Newark, is a hub for many train lines (see Rail System Map), PATH (goes into NYC) and Amtrak. It’s also a hub for NJ Transit bus lines.

These are only suggestions, you can choose other options. You should also do a Google search for apartments to rent in New Jersey or in Newark for Society Hill or University Heights.

CastleBranch.com – is the service the University uses for background checks. Instructions are sent with the acceptance package on how to do this. Please note, there is an additional fee for this service.

How to CONTACT US

By Email: cde@sdm.rutgers.edu

By Mail: 110 Bergen Street – B701, Newark, NJ 07103

Visits to the Continuing Dental Education office at
the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine are by appointment only.
Please email us to set up an appointment.