Hi friends,
Since i am a fresh graduate i was intrested in getting some clinical experience.
Because of my visa status i cannot work,so i approached some dentist if they can offer me "observership".
In response they told me that ,the laws for patient privacy have been made strict,and so they cannot help me.
First i thought its an excuse,but same thing happened again. :(
I am in the bayarea(Ca),and Ca schools give a lot of weight to the clinical exp.OR do u think i should go for part II instead of observership? :confused: :confused:

I was wondering if anyone else is also facing the same thing or...........

Any help or suggestions.

Hey ....
Please help friends.....
Is there anybody who got observership or any other clinical experience in the bay area?
:confused: :confused:

Hey ....
Please help friends.....
Is there anybody who got observership or any other clinical experience in the bay area?
:confused: :confused:


Hi,

Check the community dental clinics in ur area. They alwys need volunteers. I know there is one Veteran [Military] hospital in SF.

good luck

Hey ....
Please help friends.....
Is there anybody who got observership or any other clinical experience in the bay area?
:confused: :confused:


Hey... I had the same problem... fella..
but :idea: u can approach.. dental hygiene schools.. they would be happy to help you...
I approached.. one in the same school wher I go...
and I think I can get there.. atleast for some experience.....

The schools are bascically look for your understanding of the US system.. insurance... so any clinical setting would be good.. :D

Hey... I had the same problem... fella..
but :idea: u can approach.. dental hygiene schools.. they would be happy to help you...
I approached.. one in the same school wher I go...
and I think I can get there.. atleast for some experience.....

The schools are bascically look for your understanding of the US system.. insurance... so any clinical setting would be good.. :D

HIPPA policies are pretty strict these days.
SOunds like muscleman has sound advice.Approach VA or your local health department

Hey... I had the same problem... fella..
but :idea: u can approach.. dental hygiene schools.. they would be happy to help you...
I approached.. one in the same school wher I go...
and I think I can get there.. atleast for some experience.....

The schools are bascically look for your understanding of the US system.. insurance... so any clinical setting would be good.. :D

HIPPA policies are pretty strict these days.
Looks like muscleman has sound advice.Approach VA or your local health department

Agree with both and try local health dept., working in dental public health


HIPPA policies are pretty strict these days.
Looks like muscleman has sound advice.Approach VA or your local health department

Hi friends,
Since i am a fresh graduate i was intrested in getting some clinical experience.
Because of my visa status i cannot work,so i approached some dentist if they can offer me "observership".
In response they told me that ,the laws for patient privacy have been made strict,and so they cannot help me.
First i thought its an excuse,but same thing happened again. :(
I am in the bayarea(Ca),and Ca schools give a lot of weight to the clinical exp.OR do u think i should go for part II instead of observership? :confused: :confused:

I was wondering if anyone else is also facing the same thing or...........

Any help or suggestions.

hi Dushyant,
Where in Bay area are you located ?? If you are in South BA, there are many Indian Dentists out here, whom you can approach, and sometimes they will let you as an Observer , try it out !! I knw the policies are strict , but dont go to them asking Observership, ask them if you can volunteer as a DA . Talk to them that way and see if it happens. I am in BA and I have worked as a DA , in 3 places by now ( ofcourse I do have te work permit , but I too had bitter experiences ) so just try . Good Luck . Not juz CA schools. most of te East coast schools also look into your Observer/DA experience here in US.

take care
nident.

Thanks a lot all of u.
It is a moral boost to know that i am not
alone,and there are ways........
thanks again for the help.

:)