Assignment of patients to the ITI scholar is not permitted under School policy. Hands-on procedures assisted and performed by the scholar will take place in conjunction with treatment of patients assigned to specialty residents and faculty.

The ITI scholar can expect to gain extensive clinical experience both in placement and restoration of dental implants. Didactic coursework, primarily in seminar format, is available and encouraged. Case conferences and treatment planning seminars occur weekly and the scholar is expected to participate.
It must be emphasized that the ITI Scholar's program year will reflect the ITI Scholar's personal wish for experience. Those wishing to further their surgical exposure will spend more time with the surgical faculty while those interested in prosthodontics will spend the majority of their time in the prosthodontic clinic. Emphasis is placed on digital procedure experience.
ITI Scholars will participate in case conference and treatment planning seminars as well as other didactic exposure as agreed to between faculty and the ITI Scholar. The key to this Scholarship opportunity is flexibility in surgical and prosthodontic experience.

There is excellent opportunity for the scholar to participate in ongoing basic science, mechanical or clinical research projects. If interested, the Scholar will participate in ongoing research projects within the school.

Fluency in English required. TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) required by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship year. Applicants are recommended to have a cumulative score of 90 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) or 7 overall band score on the IELTS.

The right to come to work and study in the United States is determined by U.S. Immigration laws. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the receipt of appropriate visa and immigration status. The candidate must be able to obtain J-1 visa. Applicants must hold a TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English for non-native-English speakers by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship program.

We strongly advise you to consider cost of living (housing/rent, food, transportation, etc.) in the city of this ITI Scholarship Center, as certain destinations can be very expensive. It is essential to understand that the ITI scholarship stipend does not cover all living expenses but only contributes to these. Therefore, make sure you are fully aware of the cost of living in the city of this Scholarship Center if you consider applying for it. You must be prepared to co-finance the cost of living out of your own pocket. The ITI cannot provide additional funding during the scholarship year.