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IHS Division of Oral Health
Job Opportunities: Externship Program

If you’re wondering whether a career with the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Oral Health (DOH) or a position at a specific IHS or Tribal site is right for you, an IHS externship will give you the experience to help make your decision.

You’ll discover opportunities to work in state-of-the-art facilities in a career position with excellent pay and benefits, a Loan Repayment Program, job stability, potential for advancement, mentoring by experienced staff, and the opportunity to provide much-needed care to appreciative patients. Begin your adventure now by exploring the diverse professional, geographic and cultural experiences that many IHS dentists say have made their careers the envy of their peers. More Information >>

We hope you’re looking forward to joining the upcoming year’s program. Application for the Externship Program are accepted October 31st through February 28th. Some of the highlights of the 2008 externship program are:

  • IHS DOH placed 91 of 158 externship applicants.
  • Class of 2009 students were granted externships lasting a minimum of two weeks, with most travel expenses covered (up to $2,000 each).

Externships are available for dental students between their third and fourth years of school within the months of April through September. Class of 2010 students who are willing to pursue an externship of at least two weeks – with travel expense assistance – must complete their applications by the predetermined deadline. Funding for travel to externship locations will be available for externships scheduled between April 1, 2009 and September 30, 2009. Please read the IHS Externship Travel Information Sheet below and then proceed to the application link.


Dental Students in Class of 2010 > APPLY NOW < for an externship.

Please register for our Dental Recruitment Listserv to receive periodic updates on this and other IHS programs. Posted 10-29-2008

 

If you are selected for a 2009 Externship opportunity, then here are a few documents you may be instructed to download:

IRS W-9 Form (PDF - 250K)

Bank Direct Deposit Form (PDF - 104K)

Posted 10-28-2008


Links of Interest:

2006 Extern Photo Gallery
2005 Extern Photo Gallery

To see and hear more about the Division of Oral Health experience please click here to view different clips of our video Opportunity Adventure Purpose.


Point of Contact: Timothy L. Lozon, DDS
1-800-IHS-DENT (447-3368) or 301-443-0029 (direct)
IHS Dental Vacancies