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UTHealth Houston

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Externship

Location
Houston, TX
Program offered
Yes — explicitly stated
D3 eligibility
Yes — explicitly stated
Eligible students & prerequisites
D3 in a US/Canadian curriculum before the visit, top third of class. Exceptional D2 applicants may be considered individually.
When to apply
Year-round; apply at least four months ahead, or six months for summer.
Visit length
Not confirmed
Application method
Use the linked externship application. Email the department with subject OMS/MHH Externship Program and your name.
Document checklist
  • Dean letter: good standing and liability coverage
  • Dental faculty recommendation
  • Dental transcript with class rank
  • Background-check affidavit
  • Passport-size photo
  • CV
  • TB and required immunization evidence, including flu
  • Liability insurance proof
  • HIPAA and infection-control training
  • Current CPR training

Official externship source & instructions ↗

Last reviewed: 2026-09-22. Confirm current requirements and availability with the program. Summaries are not a complete application packet.