College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Membership & Benefits

Join UFCD-SRG

  • All interested UFCD students are eligible to join.
  • Application for individual membership shall be endorsed by two active members of the SRG or by the faculty advisor of SRG who shall attest to the eligibility of the applicant.
  • All active members must pay a $5 membership fee (subject to change—see the Constitution and Bylaws) which will go towards financing organizational activities and events.
  • Application FormPDF[11K]

Benefits of Membership

  • There are many options for research opportunities – from laboratory to clinical to behavioral.
  • Research is the basis for evidence-based research.
  • You can invent new materials or discover new techniques for dental procedures.
  • Doing research allow you to be more involved with the dental school and its faculty and you will get to know your mentor really well.
  • Your mentor is usually very understanding about your academic and clinical obligation. Contrary to popular belief, there is always enough time to do it.
  • Research is a fun process where you can learn a lot that is not taught in the classroom.
  • You can present your work nationally or internationally.