Last updated on April 1, 2025.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- New York
- dental.columbia.edu
Program Size
25 (estimate)
Program Length
30 months
Application Open
March 15, 2025
Application Deadline
August 1, 2025
Program Start
January 5, 2026
Program Contact
Dr. Joseph McManus
Senior Associate Dean of Admission
Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine
Admissions and Student Affairs
630 West 168 Street, PH 7 West
New York, NY, 10032
212-305-3478
Diana Lugo
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (Columbia CDM) Advanced Standing Program (ASP) is designed for graduates of a recognized foreign dental school who want to practice dentistry in the United States. The two-and-a-half year, full-time program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) leads to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 25 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 30 months |
| Application Open Date | March 15, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | August 1, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | No |
| Bench Test | No |
| Program Website | dental.columbia.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Letters of Recommendation from one faculty member and the academic dean of the original dental school, as well as one postdoctoral reference, if applicable.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
All applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be considered for admission.
Accept Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) scores only.
Must submit original TOEFL score report directly to program (not to ADEA CAAPID).
A minimum score of 100 on the iBT.
National Board Requirement Instructions
Program requires passage of NBDE Parts I and II to be considered for admission. Both exams are mandatory.
Must submit original NBDE Parts I and II results directly from the American Dental Association to Columbia Admissions Office at cdm-postgradforms@columbia.edu.
Candidate copies are not accepted.
Other Requirement Instructions
Applicant Assessment - Designated applicants will be invited to complete an online asynchronous Kira Talent Assessment. The talent assessment is conducted as a video interview which will allow us to meet candidates virtually. This video assessment enables the applicant an opportunity to provide additional information about their potential match with our program. More information will be provided via email once your application is received and meets all requirements