{"id":7440,"date":"2026-05-07T09:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/?page_id=7440"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:14:14","slug":"ucm_usc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iti.org\/de\/education\/scholarship-program\/ucm_usc\/","title":{"rendered":"Complutense University of Madrid & University of Santiago de Compostela"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":2383,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7440","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"hero_section","display_block":true,"full_size":true,"label":"Scholarship Center","title":"Complutense University of Madrid & University of Santiago de Compostela<\/strong>","description":"Department of Periodontology & Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties (Dentistry), Unit of Periodontology","background_image":7443,"button":{"text":"","url":""},"cta2":"","dropdown":{"title":"","items":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_simple_centered","description":"

About the Scholarship Center<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Complutense University of Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) is a public university located in Madrid, and it is one of the oldest universities in the world (dating from the 16th century). The university enrolls over 86,000 students each year and consistently ranks among the top universities in Spain.\r\nThe Department of Periodontology offers postgraduate studies and active research in the field. The postgraduate program focuses on the Specialization in Periodontology, a three-year, full-time course accredited by the European Federation of Periodontology to train specialists in periodontology and implant therapy. Research efforts are led by the Research Group ETEP (etiology and therapy of periodontal diseases), which operates six basic research laboratories and includes more than 12 postdoctoral researchers and over 10 PhD students. Key research areas include tissue regeneration, biofilm formation, and clinical trials related to periodontal and implant surgical procedures.\r\nThe University of Santiago de Compostela (Universidad de Santiago de Compostela) is a public university with a history of over five centuries. It is a historic institution that looks to the future and reaches beyond its borders, always attentive to society's diverse needs. It stands as a key academic reference and continues to develop its academic and research work. Its long history gives the university a unique ability to combine experience, stability, and confidence with current and future challenges.\r\nThe Unit of Periodontology hosts postgraduate students in periodontics and active research. The postgraduate options are twofold. The Master of Periodontology is a three-year full-time program designed to train specialists in periodontology and implant therapy. Additionally, we offer a continuing education program in perio-implant dentistry, which consists of seven modules (12 hours each) held on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. The research primarily focuses on the OMEQUI group (Odontolog\u00eda MEdico QUIrurgica\/surgical and medical dentistry)."},{"acf_fc_layout":"highlight_people_3","title":"Scholarship Center Chairs","items":[{"image":7445,"position":"UCM Scholarship Center Chair","name":"Prof. Dr. Mariano Sanz","location":""},{"image":7444,"position":"USC Scholarship Center Chair","name":"Prof. Dr. Juan Blanco","location":""}],"cta":"","cta2":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"scholarship_activities_list","description":"","image":4311,"sub_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Activities during the Scholarship Year ","description":"","items":[{"title":"Treatment planning sessions","available":true},{"title":"Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance","available":true},{"title":"Observing patient treatment","available":true},{"title":"Assisting in patient treatment","available":true},{"title":"Treating patients under faculty supervision: placing implants","available":false},{"title":"Treating patients under faculty supervision: restoring implants","available":false},{"title":"Treating patients alone: placing implants","available":false},{"title":"Treating patients alone: restoring implants","available":false},{"title":"Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment ","available":true}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Local regulations and special requirements that the Scholar must fulfill to be able to participate in clinical activities and treat patients ","description":"ITI Scholars may participate in patient treatment, but they cannot have patients assigned to them because they are not official students and are therefore not covered by the institution\u2019s insurance policy. It is not permitted for any professional in Spain to work with patients without insurance coverage. However, they will participate in all kinds of clinical activities related to their assigned research and academic tasks. Both centers offer specialty postgraduate programs in periodontology and implant dentistry, and patients are treated under the supervision of these specialists in training. The ITI scholars will work together with them throughout all phases of the patient\u2019s treatment."},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Postgraduate education\/specialization","description":"","items":[{"title":"Postgraduate training in the following specialty\/one of the following specialties is a must","available":false},{"title":"Postgraduate training in the following specialty\/one of the following specialties is an advantage: Periodontology","available":true},{"title":"Minimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist ","available":true},{"title":"Minimum three years of professional clinical experience as a qualified dentist including implant dentistry","available":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Research activities the ITI Scholar will participate in during the Scholarship year","description":"","items":[{"title":"Involvement in preclinical research","available":true},{"title":"Involvement in translational research","available":true},{"title":"Involvement in clinical research","available":true},{"title":"Coordinated involvement with existing center research activities","available":true},{"title":"Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference","available":true},{"title":"Scholars will be able to start their own research projects ","available":true}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"list","title":"Research experience required","description":"","items":[{"title":"Research experience supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (original papers) is a must. 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Also, moderate Spanish skills are necessary to follow lectures and engage in daily conversations.\r\nThe lectures and courses the Scholar can attend will primarily be conducted in English, although some may be delivered in Spanish. A TOEFL or IELTS certificate as proof of English proficiency (for non-native speakers) must be provided by the start of the ITI Scholarship year. Applicants are advised to have an overall band score of 90 on the IELTS.\r\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Additional Information","description":"The ITI Scholar will stay at the ITI Scholarship Center Madrid from September 1 until March 31, and at the ITI Scholarship Center Santiago from April 1 to August 31. "},{"acf_fc_layout":"description","title":"Cost of living ","description":"We strongly advise you to consider the cost of living (housing\/rent, food, transportation, etc.) in the city where this ITI Scholarship Center is located, 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 them. 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. 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