Last updated on February 29, 2024.

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Program Size
15
Program Length
30 months
Application Open
March 7, 2024
Application Deadline
August 1, 2024
Program Start
January 2, 2025
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Program Contact

Dr. Joseph McManus
Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine Admissions and Student Affairs 630 West 168 Street, PH 7 West New York, NY, 10032 212-305-3478
jmm10@cumc.columbia.edu
Diana Lugo
dl2430@cumc.columbia.edu
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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 15
Program Length 30 months
Application Open Date March 7, 2024
Application Deadline August 1, 2024
Program Start Date January 2, 2025
Supplemental Application No
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 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.