Office of International Relations

The School of Dental Medicine has a long history of internationalization in its mission, programs, and its constituency. Its students, faculty, and staff reflect the increasing diversity in the US. Alongside the diversity is the growing awareness and increasing involvement in global issues in oral health.

The Office of International Relations was created in 1989 to develop and implement programs that will maintain the international stature of the School of Dental Medicine, strengthen the international outlook of its faculty, students and staff, increase the school's involvement in global oral health issues, and expand its collaboration with dental schools and other institutions worldwide.

Our Vision
Our vision is to position the School of Dental Medicine as an international center for education, clinical practice, and research in oral health. The School's goal for internationalization complements the University's vision as expressed in the Penn Compact, "to attract a student body as diverse in class background as it is in geography, gender, race, and religion." The School also aims to engage locally and globally by sharing knowledge with and learning from the University's neighbors - both local and around the world.

Our Programs
The work of the Office of International Relations revolves around two main programs:

• Student and Faculty Exchange Programs
• Collaborative Projects - through the WHO Collaborating Center for Oral Infectious Diseases

Contact
Office of International Relations
Phone: 215-898-8925
Fax: 215-898-4558
Email: gpoe@dental.upenn.edu