The University of Michigan ITI Scholarship Center program is housed in the School of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine. A great deal of clinical expertise in implant dentistry exists in this Department and it maintains a number of ongoing clinical and pre-clinical research projects in implant dentistry, periodontics and restorative dentistry. In addition, the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine is highly integrative and fosters interdisciplinary care through close collaboration with the disciplines of prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. This integrative philosophy to comprehensive patient care is central to the Department and a significant factor in the success of the dental implant program at this Center.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒ Treatment planning sessions
☒  Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance
☒  Observing patient treatment
☒  Assisting in patient treatment
☒  Treating patients under faculty supervision
     ☒  Placing implants
     ☒  Restoring implants
☐  Treating patients alone
     ☐  Placing implants
     ☐  Restoring implants
☒  Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment
☒  Digital planning, Digital guides, immediate provisionalization

Applicants must hold a dental diploma issued in a country that belongs to the European Union to be able to treat patients. Applicants must hold a dental diploma to be able to treat patients. ITI Scholars will need to obtain a limited license to work with patients. Language skills and level needed to work with/treat patients: English

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 

☒ Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities
☒ Involvement in preclinical research
☒ Involvement in translational research
☒ Involvement in clinical research
☒ Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference
☒ Scholars will be able to start their own research projects  

The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 

• 20% patient care 
• 55% research 
• 25% didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: English 

ITI Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in all phases of surgical and restorative care, from the initial consultation and treatment planning through post-restoration maintenance and care. ITI Scholars will also be expected to become actively involved in all areas of care and research related to the field of implant dentistry and bone regeneration. ITI Scholars will be expected to participate in clinical and/or laboratory based research project(s) during their time at the Scholarship Center. The University of Michigan has particular expertise in the areas of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and implant dentistry.

The ITI Scholar will participate in implant-related multi-disciplinary seminars with faculty of the School of Dentistry and work closely together with the graduate students, post-graduate students, and fellows in periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. These unique interdisciplinary experiences will further enhance the ITI Scholar's cognitive and clinical skills.

Language requirements: 

☒ Fluency in English
☒ The following language is required to follow lectures, classes and/or courses: English
☒ TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative score of 90 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) or overall band score on the IELTS.
☒ Language required for treating patients (legal requirements): English
☒ Language skills and level needed to follow lectures and engage in day-to-day conversation: English

Applicants must hold a TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English for non-native-English speakers by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship program as this is a prerequisite for obtaining the limited license necessary to work with patients. The language certificate must be valid (no older than two years) at the time of application for the limited license. The ITI Scholar is responsible for organizing and providing the required language certificate. 

Special requirements: 

At least two years' postgraduate training in Periodontology, Oral surgery or Prosthodontics. Research experience supported by scientific publications (original papers) is desired. The Scholarship Center requires a minimal level of implant surgical placement experience. 

The right to come to work and study in the United States is determined by U.S. Immigration laws. The right to provide the full range of supervised treatment and care to the patients, including surgical and prosthodontic care, is regulated by the licensing authority, the State of Michigan Board of Dentistry. Once accepted by the ITI with proof of funding, the successful ITI Scholar must apply for an appropriate visa for the United States. For further information in regard to the visa application, please contact the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, directly.

Scholarship Center Chair: Prof. Dr. Hom-Lay Wang
Associate Program Director: Dr. Sunčica Travan
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine
1011 N. University Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
USA
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]