Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Last updated on February 23, 2024.

33 months

March 7, 2024

February 14, 2025

July 1, 2025

Program Contact

Mary Goslee Senior Student Services Specialist

VCU School of Dentistry
International Dentist Program
520 N. 12th Street, Lyons 309
Box 980566
Richmond, VA 23298
804-828-9196

gosleem@vcu.edu

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At the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry (VCU SOD), we share a commitment to oral health care education, research, patient care and community service. For more than 120 years, we have served as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s only dental school, preparing students for successful careers in private practice, academia, hospitals and public agencies. We are committed to the education of highly qualified dental professionals; research that advances the understanding of oral health, disease and effective treatment; service to the community; and improved oral and general health of our patients and the general population. Our students graduate equipped to provide comprehensive oral health care services to patients with a wide array of needs. The VCU SOD International Dentist Program offers internationally trained dentists an opportunity to enter the D.D.S. dental degree program in the second year. The program is open to any non-U.S. trained dentist.

Program Information

Degree Awarded	D.D.S.
Program Size	10
Program Length	33 months
Application Open Date	March 7, 2024
Application Deadline	February 14, 2025
Program Start Date	July 1, 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	Yes
Program Website	dentistry.vcu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

NBDE
INBDE
TOEFL

Supplemental Requirements

Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)

ECE evaluations are prefered but WES will be accepted.

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Program requires three Letters of Evaluation. Letters should be submitted to ADEA CAAPID. All letters must have a signature and be on the letterhead of the letter writer’s affiliated organization or school. Additional letters exceeding ADEA CAAPID’s capacity may be sent directly to the program by either postal mail in a sealed envelope with the evaluator’s signature over the seal, or by email directly from the evaluator. Program prefers one Letter of Evaluation to come from the dean or a faculty member of the dental school from which the applicant graduated. The second letter should come from a dentist practicing in the United States who supervised or worked with the applicant in a clinical or educational setting. The third letter should come from someone who has supervised the applicant in a professional setting. Letters must be less than two years old

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

Program accepts internet-based (iBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores only. Program requires an iBT average score of 90 or above and 20 or above in each of the four evaluations. TOEFL may be waived if candidate has a degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university. TOEFL must be completed by Feb. 1, 2025. Score received at time of application must be less than two years old.

National Board Requirement Instructions

Program requires passage of NBDE Parts I and II or passage of the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) to be considered for admission. Both NBDE Parts I and II or the INBDE must be passed by Feb. 1, 2025.