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Homepage University Center for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB)
Scholarship Center

University Center for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB)

Department of Oral Health & Medicine

 

About the Scholarship Center

The UZB has the explicit intention to help aspiring new talents to gain insight into and build their career in translational and clinical research in implant dentistry. Thus, the UZB ITI Scholarship program specifically aims to support young academic leaders around the globe. ITI Scholars are based in the research unit, which houses all our institution’s research labs and has a focus on translational research. On the clinical side, Scholars will be closely monitored by experts from the competence center for oral implantology at the UZB.

Scholarship Center Chairs

Scholarship Center Chair
Prof. Dr. Michael Bornstein

Dept. of Oral Health & Medicine

Activities

Activities during the Scholarship year

Activities during the Scholarship Year

Clinical activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year
Treatment planning sessions
Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance
Observing patient treatment
Assisting in patient treatment
Treating patients under faculty supervision: placing implants
Treating patients under faculty supervision: restoring implants
Treating patients alone: placing implants
Treating patients alone: restoring implants
Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment
Local regulations and special requirements the Scholar must fulfill to be able to participate in clinical activities and treat patients

ITI Scholars are not normally able to treat patients as only employees of the UZB can treat patients, even under supervision. To treat patients, scholars would have to speak German (B2 level) and hold a dental diploma recognized by the Ministry of Health in Switzerland.

Postgraduate education/specialization
Postgraduate training in the following specialty/one of the following specialties is a must:
stgraduate training in the following specialty/one of the following specialties is an advantage: Periodontology, Oral Surgery or Prosthodontics
Minimum 3 years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist
Minimum 3 years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist including implant dentistry
Research activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year
Involvement in preclinical research
Involvement in translational research
Involvement in clinical research
Coordinated involvement with existing center research activities
Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference
Scholars will be able to start their own research projects
Research experience required
Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is a must.
Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is desired.
No research experience required.
Additional information on the research activities

Training & know-how in the lab is beneficial, as is interest and focus to pursue an academic career.

During the scholarship year, the Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate)

30-40%
Patient care
60%
Research
5-10%
Didactic
Language requirements

Lectures, classes and courses are mainly held in German, sometimes in English.
ITI Scholars at the UZB should either be fluent in German (for non-native-German speakers written/spoken: Level B2) or provide TOEFEL or IELTS certificate as proof of proficiency in English (for non-native English speakers) with a minimum score of 90 by the beginning of the ITI Scholarship program.

Cost of living

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.

Contact details

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Michael Bornstein
Chair

University Center of Dental Medicine Basel (UZB)
Mattenstrasse 40
4058 Basel
Switzerland
www.uzb.ch

[email protected]

A life-changing experience - Insights from past Scholars

Hear from past Scholars as they reflect on their ITI scholarship year and its impact on their professional journey:

Scholar
March 1, 2023
Dr Kensuke