The Creighton University School of Dentistry believes students should be provided the opportunity to explore careers in post-doctoral specialties and other training that advances their education.

Students are offered the opportunity to seek non-required externships (elective externships) during the four-year educational program provided students are in good academic standing. Eligible externships must be offered by accredited degree-granting program (i.e., post-doctoral specialties, GPR and AEGD, etc.). This policy specifically excludes service trips, continuing education (CE) courses, and private practices. For details, students are referred to the posted Policy for Elective Externships. (2026)