University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- California
- dental.pacific.edu
Program Contact
International Dental Studies Admissions
155 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (Dugoni School) International Dental Studies (IDS) program is a two-year accelerated program for internationally educated dentists interested in earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. The program provides the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge of the dental profession practiced in the United States. Upon completion, graduates can take any state or regional dental licensure board exam in the United States. Subsequently, they may be eligible for practice in the United States.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.D.S. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 27 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Open Date | March 8, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | June 9, 2023 |
| Program Start Date | July 8, 2024 |
| 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.pacific.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- NBDE
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Citizenship and Immigration Eligibility
The International Students and Scholars (ISS) office fosters the education and development of prospective and current students and scholars from abroad to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. We provide information, resources, advice, and counseling regarding immigration and related personal matters. Visit our website for more details and information regarding our policies and procedures.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Provide a course-by-course evaluation report through the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) with a U.S. grade average (2.00 - 4.00) to complete your ADEA CAAPID application status. World Education Services (WES) transcripts are not accepted for this program. If ECE provides two grade averages (best result or comprehensive), the Dugoni School will only consider the comprehensive grade average. Applicants with an ECE GPA of 1.99 or lower will not be considered for admission.
Letters of Evaluations Instructions
Submit three letters with the CAAPID Application. All should be in English and written within the last 2-3 years; at least 2 letters must be from a dental professional (i.e., dentists, faculty, etc.). Visit our website for more details.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
The TOEFL exam, with a minimum iBT score of 92 is required for application. Submit your official TOEFL scores directly to ADEA CAAPID® (UOP Code – B451). Scores prior to January 2021 will not be accepted. Visit our website for more details.
National Board Requirement Instructions
To be considered for admission, Dugoni School requires passage of both NBDE Parts I and II (a minimum score of 75 or a "Pass" result) OR the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) with a "Pass" result. Visit our website for more details.
Other Requirement Instructions
- Payment of $100 Supplemental Application Fee: To be paid after the successful submission of your CAAPID application using this link. Have your CAAPID ID# ready. Applications will not be considered complete without this payment.
- Dental Curriculum Vitae (CV): A document summarizing your educational credentials and dental experience that you've gained after earning your initial dental degree. Specific Guidelines are required; visit our website for a template and additional information.