Undergraduate
e-ssociate membership
The FGDP(UK) has launched a new membership category for dental undergraduates. From July 2007, dental students can join the Faculty as e-ssociate members, which provides access to a range of benefits.
E-ssociate membership is free of charge and is available to dental undergradutes in the final two years of study.
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Read the full press release on the launch of e-ssociate membership.
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About us...
Formed in 1992, the FGDP(UK) is the academic home for general dental practitioners (GDPs) in the UK. Based at The Royal College of Surgeons of England, it aims to promote excellence in the standards of patient care in general dental practice by encouraging involvement in postgraduate training and assessment, education and research.
The FGDP(UK) supports the career development of GDPs and recognises the value of an integrated dental team in modern dentistry.
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With the recent development of a general professional training (GPT) curriculum for new graduates, and the possible introduction of a mandatory formal assessment to mark completion of GPT, it is becoming ever more important to develop an ethos of ongoing professional development right from the beginning of a dental career.
The FGDP(UK) is dedicated to supporting all GDPs, regardless of career stage, in their pursuit of the highest standards of practice. The launch of e-ssociate membership is part of a series of Faculty initiatives to raise awareness of the opportunities for career progression beyond initial qualification, and to build closer ties with students as they leave the undergraduate environment and seek a new academic home.
Find out more about the benefits of e-ssociate membership
| The FGDP(UK) is the only academic dental institution in the UK to offer free membership to undergraduates in their final two years of study |
Where can I find career support after I graduate?
The FGDP(UK)
How can I make sure I'm working to the highest standards?
By asking the FGDP(UK)
Where is my academic home once I graduate?
The FGDP(UK)
Find out more
The FGDP(UK) prospectus sets out the range of training and career development opportunities that the Faculty offers.
The lively design and clear layout gives an overview of all the Faculty's activities:
View the FGDP(UK) prospectus
See the benefits of e-ssociate membership to find out more about what the FGDP(UK) has to offer.
If you would like to know more about the FGDP(UK) or e-ssociate membership, please contact Amrita Narain on 020 7869 6750 or at anarain@rcseng.ac.uk.
Also, please contact us if you are involved with undergraduate training and would like to know more about how the FGDP(UK) is working to provide support for dental students.
"The FGDP(UK) recognises the need to engage young dentists in establishing best practice for the future of patient care. Via e-ssociate membership of the FGDP(UK), dental students now have an academic home within which to advance their career after graduation".
Richard Hayward, Dean of the FGDP(UK) |
Join the FGDP(UK) as an e-ssociate
Joining the FGDP(UK) as an e-ssociate member is easy and costs nothing.
Simply complete the e-ssociate membership form (Word doc) and email to the Membership Officer at ppatel@rcseng.ac.uk.
Alternatively, print off and complete a PDF of the e-ssociate membership form and return it to:
Finance and Membership Officer
Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
"We are delighted to be making available the benefits of FGDP(UK) membership to students as they embark on their dental career. With the development of the new MJDF examination, and increasing participation on the FGDP(UK)'s Career Pathway, there has never been a better time for undergraduates to make full use of all that the Faculty has to offer in promoting the highest standards in dentistry".
James Wise, FGDP(UK) Board member |
Already an e-ssociate member?
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Lost your Athens username and password? Please contact the Membership Officer at ppatel@rcseng.ac.uk or call 020 7869 6767.
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