University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine
- Puerto Rico
- dental.rcm.upr.edu
Program Contact
Advanced Placement Program
University Of Puerto Rico
School of Dental Medicine
Office A156
P.O. BOX 365067 San Juan, PR 00935-5067
(787) 758-2525 x1057
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.M.D. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 20 |
| Program Length | 25 months |
| Application Open Date | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | October 15, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | June 1, 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 | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.rcm.upr.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), World Education Services (WES)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Program accepts up to three Letters of Evaluation. Program prefers one Letter of Evaluation to come from Dean of the Dental School from which the applicant graduated.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Must be proficient in the English language. All applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) to be considered for admission.
National Board Requirement Instructions
The program requires passing the NBDE Part I or the INBDE to be considered for admission. Submit official scores to ADEA CAAPID.
Other Requirement Instructions
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A minimum grade point average of 2.00 (in scale where A=4.00) from dental school, or its equivalent, is mandatory.
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Three letters of reference (preferably from dental school faculty).
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Attested copies, with English translation, of dental school diploma and dental school transcripts.
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Copy of visa or immigration status.
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Curriculum vitae.
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Personal statement or essay.
- Must be proficient in the Spanish language.