Certificate in Dental Clinical Specialties Foundations Program

The mission of the Certificate in Dental Clinical Specialties Foundations (CDCSF) Program is to prepare domestic and international dental school graduates to compete successfully for advanced dental education programs at UT Health San Antonio or other institutions with a goal to become exemplary dentists, prepared to meet the oral health care needs of all sectors of a diverse society.

Academics

The certificate program is a 12-month, full-time postdoctoral program for domestic and international dental school graduates.

Create a Profile

The CDCSF uses a rolling admissions process is through the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. To start your application and create your profile, please click here.

Tuition

Tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. Data is an estimate and subject to change.

Paying for School

Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available.

Office of International Services

For international applicants, you must first be accepted to the School of Dentistry. The Office of International Services suggests you apply for an F-1 visa; we will send you an F Certificate of Eligibility Application.

Contact us

CDCSF@uthscsa.edu

Application 

  • Please create a profile on our CDCSF application platform to start the application process.
  • There is a non-refundable $500 application fee that is required to activate your account.

 

Requirements

  • Professional dental degree: DDS, DMD, or foreign equivalent from a U.S. or international dental school recognized by UT Health San Antonio and the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Overall dental school grade point average (GPA) ≥ 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 or greater.