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Student Resources

 

Student Resources

The College of Dentistry is committed to providing opportunities for students to take part in various research activities. Some of the programs we sponsor:

Research for DMD Students

Summer Research Program
A program for incoming first-year dental students who want to participate in research. Faculty in each department offer guidance and mentoring for students.
D.M.D./Ph.D. Program
An integrated dental and graduate research training program culminating in the awarding of both a D.M.D. and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science. The joint D.M.D./Ph.D. program offered by the College of Dentistry (COD) in collaboration with the College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences (COM IDP) prepares students for a career in the dental academic setting using skills acquired in clinical practice and clinical education as well as basic and/or translational research.
Research Track Program
A program intended for students who are committed to obtaining a concentrated research experience during dental school.
Research Honors and High Research Honors Awards
Senior dental students who have engaged in research during their four-year DMD program may be eligible for one of two Research Honors awards.

Research for Undergraduates

Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
The College of Dentistry has a large cadre of UF undergraduates who are engaged in cutting-edge research in the UFCD.  Students interested in these opportunities should review "UFCD Faculty Research" projects to identify labs conducting research that is of interest and then contact the faculty member directly to see if there are opportunities available.  Please note that there are more students than mentors in the UFCD and that many labs may be full.  It is advisable to look for research opportunities well in advance, often a full semester or two ahead of time.  Students are also encouraged to include their major, long term interests and any relevant prior research experience when they contact faculty.  And remember, there are many excellent opportunities for doing research at the University… good research experience will help with admissions even if it's not done in the UFCD.
University Scholars Program
Introduces undergraduate students at the University of Florida to the exciting world of academic research. In the Program, students work one-on-one with UF faculty on selected research projects.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Research at 352-294-5440.