Internship Program
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The Internship Program at King Faisal university College of Dentistry is an educational training program of twelve (12) months duration. It primarily aims to facilitate the transition of a closely supervised undergraduate student to be an independent dental practitioner. the program will train interns on how to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and how and when to implement the various therapeutic dental treatment modalities depending on each patient's needs, considering the general health status of the patient.
The program also exposes interns to different specialties in dentistry that may help interns identify area of interest in dentistry and to supply them with adequate information related to various career options.
In addition to clinical training, the Internship Program will address the interns' responsibility towards their community. The interns will also have specific requirements in the field of scientific research.
Completion of the program is a prerequisite for the registration as a dental practitioner by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).
Quality Statement
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We strive to provide high quality dental training in a warm and caring environment that goes beyond the intern's expectations. Our faculty members, teaching and administrative staff are highly motivated and works together to make the interns experience a positive and memorable one. By striving to maintain the highest level of clinical training and education we can offer our interns the utmost quality of field experience.
Vision Statement
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To give interns advance didactic knowledge and clinical training that assures professional dental practice.
Mission statement
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Our purpose is to prepare interns to be qualified and professional general dentist who practice evidence-based dentistry and provide patient centered dental care, who will mainly be serving the community of the Eastern region.
Exceptional People
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The involvement of the highest caliber faculty members and teaching staff is of the utmost importance to our purpose. They must always be willing to strive for the improvement of technical skills, interpersonal communications, and professionalism of the interns. These members are excited about what they are doing; are motivated to achieve results and have a high standard of quality and integrity.
Leadership
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The Internship Program Unit will provide support, feedback, and leadership to promote excellence and long‑term commitment from each member.
Our standards will always be set high so we can strive for new levels of expertise and self-esteem. We will be encouraged to reach new heights.
Values
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The Internship Program values include:
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Commitment to clinical training
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Encouragement of career exploration
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Dedication to independent thought and intellectual curiosity
