The School of Dental Medicine provides exchange opportunities for international students from schools with which Penn Dental Medicine has an active memorandum of understanding (MOU). Participants in this program broaden their understanding of the practice of dentistry in the United States, with the goal of producing future leaders in oral health who are prepared to interact globally. The objectives are:

  • To expand students’ knowledge base in oral health programs and health care systems of other countries.
  • To develop an international perspective and approach to dental education and clinical practice.
  • To cultivate intercultural competencies and sensitivity to other cultures among students, faculty and staff.
  • To compare and contrast dental education and practice in the US with those of other countries.

International students spend 1–2 weeks at Penn Dental Medicine attending selected classes and observing various clinical operations.

Partner Institutions

Please be advised that the international exchange program is limited to students from the schools noted above with which Penn Dental Medicine has an active memorandum of understanding (list is dynamic as new agreements are signed).

For institutions not listed, which are interested in establishing memorandum of understanding with Penn Dental Medicine, please contact the Assistant Dean of Intramural and Extramural Partnerships, Dr. Bruce Brandolin, at bab2081@upenn.edu

Applying to the Program

Thank you for your interest in the International Dental Student Exchange Program at Penn Dental Medicine.

Please note that all applicants must be nominated by the administration of a partner institution. Individual submissions will not be accepted.

For more information or inquiries, please contact us at:
PDMExchangeStudent@dental.upenn.edu

Connecting the World with Dental Education

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Contact

For any questions/concerns, please email: PDMExchangeStudent@dental.upenn.edu.