Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College
- New York
- dental.touro.edu
Program Contact
The International Dentist Program (IDP) at the Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College (TCDM at NYCM) is designed to provide qualified dentists educated outside the United States with the education and experience required to earn a U.S. dental degree. Participants will earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree following an intensive, two-year didactic and clinical program. Candidates will have the option of selecting New York or New Mexico campus for their clinical years
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 5 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Open Date | March 5, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
| Program Start Date | May 3, 2027 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.touro.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Citizenship and Immigration Eligibility
Eligibility for Non-U.S. or Canadian Citizens
Non-U.S. or Canadian citizens are eligible to apply to the program. If admitted, international applicants will be required to:
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Obtain the appropriate student visa prior to matriculation.
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Provide documentation of a financial commitment covering two years of study before enrollment can be finalized.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Scores must be obtained within two years of the program start date.
TOEFL results of 4.5 (new scoring model) or 90 (old conversion) or higher are considered competitive by the Admissions Committee.
Applicants are responsible for arranging submission of official TOEFL scores directly to ADEA CAAPID®. Instructions for score submission are available online.
Please note:
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Interview dates have no impact on the TOEFL submission deadline. The program start date is used to determine score validity.
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Other dental schools may have different TOEFL requirements. Applicants are advised to confirm policies with each institution.
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This program does not accept the IELTS exam or TOEFL MyBest Scores as substitutes for meeting the English proficiency requirement.