First Year Residents

Candidates have to complete the selection process followed by the bench test. Once individuals are selected, applicants will acquire an acceptance letter.

Each first-year candidate(s) is sent the Resident Acceptance Form entailing payment schedule and installments via email. Chosen candidates are to sign and return these forms to Residency Program Coordinator, by hand or via email stating the acceptance or declination to reserve their place in the Community Smiles Residency Program (this form along with the response is due on Month/Date/Year).

Subsequent to the completion of the Resident Acceptance Form, applicants will obtain the FDH Residency Work Permit Application Form and must return these documents listed below to Residency Program Coordinator:

• Proof of CPR Card/Copy (good for two years; will accept online certificate)
•  Vaccines- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), Hepatitis B and TB Skin Test (within one year)

Should you accept the invitation to the Residency Program, all individuals are to attend a mandatory six (6) week Preparatory Course (please keep in mind this is separate from the one (1) year program).

• Below is the complete orientation schedule:
• Overview: Florida Institute
• Overview: Community Smiles Charitable Clinic
• Overview: Certificate of Completion Requirements
• Overview: Residency Calendar/Leave Policy/ Health Fairs/External CE/Board Prep/Externships
• Overview: Communications
• Overview: Board Preparations/Board Support
• Overview: Personal Conduct Policies
• Overview: Summary of Faculty and Curriculum
• Overview: Introduction to Community Smiles/Lindsey Staff
• Overview: Goals & Objectives
• Overview: Patient Bill of Rights
• Overview: Clinic Patient Population
• Facilities: Lab Orientation
• Facilities: Sterilization Orientation
• Hands-On: Instrument Kits
• Hands-On: Supplies & Materials
• Confirm Eaglesoft Training

In the course of orientation, incoming residents must fill out the following forms:

• Parking Permit
• Sovereign Immunity Forms
• Scrub Sizes

By succeeding in the mandatory six (6) week Preparatory Course is completed, the residents will procure:

• Resident Manual (include pt. counts and proficiency)
• Clinic Calendar
• Course Syllabi
• Faculty Assignments/Calendar
• Procedure Forms (Perio, Endo, Occlusal)