Externships (US Students), Observership (International Participants), Clinical Observations, and Volunteer Opportunities

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The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry has exciting opportunities for individuals studying at other institutions, who are looking for externship (US students), observership (international participants), clinical observation, or volunteer experiences. Additionally there are limited opportunities for “behind the scenes” work such as filing and other clerical tasks. The number and cost (if applicable) of any program is determined by each department.

  • For international participants, click here to find out more about International Observership Program.
  • Note: all externships require an Institutional Affiliation Agreement between the College of Dentistry and your home institution.

    How to Apply

    Current UIC-COD students seeking externships within the college should complete the externship request form.

    Before submitting any materials, you must secure a externship (US students), observership (international participants), clinical observation, volunteer or research opportunity through your department of interest.

    Endodontics
    Oral Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Orthodontics
    Pediatric Dentistry
    Periodontics
    Prosthodontics

    Once the department of interest has selected you for a externship (US students), observership (international participants),  clinical observation or volunteer opportunity, please submit the following:

    • A letter of recommendation from your Dean stating that you are in good academic standing
    • A letter from your Dean stating that your institution will cover your professional liability insurance while you are at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
    • Externship/Observership/Volunteer Request Form
    • A current resume
    • Proof of health insurance

    International Participants: Click here for program guidelines and requirements.

    Please submit all materials to:

    Office for Clinical Affairs (MC 621)
    College of Dentistry
    University of Illinois Chicago
    801 South Paulina Street
    Chicago, Illinois 60612-7212

Contact and Apply

Office of Clinical Affairs
Room 301
​clinicalaffairs@uic.edu
312-996-1036

Apply

Download the externship/observership request form