Literature Reference Manual:
Every participant receives a manual with Literature Reviews specially selected by the Program Chairman to compliment the studies throughout the Program. The manual is distributed at Session I and is yours to keep.
iPod:
Each participant receives a 32 gb iPodTouch containing all the mandatory lectures and videos for the program. The same material that is on the iPod can be viewed online via the internet on the gIDE website. The iPodTouch is to assist the student in their studies when not connected to the internet or while traveling or, simply, as a preferred means of viewing. It is a benefit and a product that is yours to keep. iPods are distributed to each participant at
Session I.
Membership:
gIDE"s Gold level membership in Implants is included in the program fee and can be accessed by the student during the entire year long program. A complete list of the courses included in the membership can be found on the gIDE website. In addition, members receive a 30% discount on additional education courses offered by gIDE. The gold membership is activated after the first program fee is paid, before Session I.
Exams:
There are 8 written exams that will be required throughout the program. 4 are taken online between Sessions I, II and III and 4 total are taken in the classroom during Sessions II, III and IV. Exams must be passed with a minimum of 80% correct answers.
Forum:
All participants are given an account in gIDE"s Master Program online Forum. The Forum is used for the purpose of online chatting between participants as well as communicating with Faculty and receiving messages from gIDE administration. Participants are required to check their Forum account weekly for program updates and messages.