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Last updated on January 10, 2024.

Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

Program Size
6-10
Program Length
27 months
Application Open
March 7, 2024
Application Deadline
June 7, 2024
Program Start
February 10, 2025
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Program Contact

Dr. Manita Grover Director
The IAPP of SIU-SDM Admissions Team Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine 2800 College Ave., Bldg. 273 Alton, IL 62002 (618) 474-7183
siu-sdm-iapp@siue.edu 618-474-7183
Dr. Dan Ketteman Clinical Dean
siu-sdm-iapp@siue.edu 618-474-7183
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The International Advanced Placement Program (IAPP) of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 27-month program that offers qualified graduates of dental programs outside of the United States and Canada the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree. Following successful completion of an initial three-month didactic review and intensive skills development course (Clinical Certification Course), that is designed to assure congruence with our traditional students, candidates will merge with the junior class to complete the final two years of the D.M.D. curriculum. Graduates of the program will have acquired the requisite knowledge and skills to engage in contemporary dental practice, and be eligible to take state and regional dental licensing examinations offered in the United States.

Program Information

Degree Awarded D.M.D.
Program Size 6-10
Program Length 27 months
Application Open Date March 7, 2024
Application Deadline June 7, 2024
Program Start Date February 10, 2025
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 Yes
Program Website siue.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

The letters should be from instructors or individuals who are able to evaluate the applicant’s dental knowledge, skill, character and potential for success in the IAPP. At least one letter should be written by a dental professional who has worked with the candidate within the 12 months preceding the application submission. Letters must be written within the 12 months preceding the application submission. Letters of Evaluation must be written in English or translated by a certified U.S. translator at the applicant’s expense. Letters of Evaluation should be written on professional letterhead from the author and include the original signature, whenever possible. If the letter is electronically submitted directly from the author to ADEA CAAPID with an electronic signature, it will be accepted if it is not on letterhead. A minimum of three letters are required, but no more than four letters will be accepted. We do not accept Letters of Evaluation that are mailed or emailed directly to the IAPP of SIU SDM. Only letters uploaded in ADEA CAAPID will be accepted.

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

All applicants must have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) within the previous two years to be considered for admission. There will be no exceptions to this. Applicants who are U.S. citizens and/or were raised in English-speaking countries will not be exempted from taking the TOEFL examination. The program accepts internet-based TOEFL (iBT), including the Special Home Edition, scores only. Only candidates invited for an interview will need to submit official TOEFL scores from Educational Testing Service Inc. (ETS) to the program. Paper copies of scores will not be accepted. Only official TOEFL scores electronically submitted from ETS to IAPP of SIU SDM will be accepted. An iBT total score below 94 will not be accepted. It is recommended that the applicant have the following sub scores: Reading – Recommended minimum score of 22 Listening – Recommended minimum score of 22 Speaking – Recommended minimum score of 26 Writing – Recommended minimum score of 24 Preference is given to candidates with an iBT total score minimum of 100, listening section scores above 25 and speaking section scores above 28. MyBest Scores will be considered.

National Board Requirement Instructions

Program requires passage of either (a) NBDE Parts I & II OR (b) the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) to be considered for admission. Only candidates invited for an interview will need to submit Official NBDE scores directly to IAPP of SIU SDM, not to ADEA CAAPID®.