Albert Einstein Medical Center
- Pennsylvania
- Orthodontics
- jeffersonhealth.org
Program Contact
Jefferson Einstein Philadelpia Hospital, Department of Dental Medicine, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141-3098
Albert Einstein Medical Center's orthodontic residency program, located in Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, is committed to its mission of providing unparalleled orthodontic education in a compassionate, professional and friendly environment. The program faculty is composed of individuals who are recognized for clinical, teaching and research expertise. The faculty and support staff of enthusiastic, innovative and highly dedicated professionals are devoted to resident education and quality patient care. The camaraderie present further encourages the development of knowledge and expertise. An important attribute of the program is the very positive faculty student ratio.
Albert Einstein Medical Center, at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, is truly a wonderful place to further one’s education. It is an inclusive academic medical center that respects and supports the educational mission of our program.
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO928 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 3 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | jeffersonhealth.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ADAT
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
If you are currently attending or have completed a GPR, AEGD, fellowship, associateship or other post-doctoral training program, please include a letter of evaluation from the director of your program. This may be an additional letter on your behalf.
Other Requirement Instructions
As of 7/1/2025, all matriculating residents to Pennsylvania-based dental programs within the Jefferson system, must be eligible to receive an unrestricted Pennsylvania dental license. Possession of this unrestriced Pennsylvania dental license is required before matriculating into the program.
The program begins its course of instruction within the last 2 weeks of June. The earliest your program could start would be June 22. Please keep in contact with our Residency Coordinator for the exact date for this mandatory program start for hospital orientation.
To maintain continuity of resident education and patient care, permission will not be granted for resident time off during the last 2 weeks of June and the first 2 weeks of July of any training year. Additionally, due to the volume and breadth of information provided to the PGY1 residents during the first 8 weeks of the program, time off is not granted.
International Student Eligibility
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
Interview Schedule
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Additional Information
A passing grade on the NBDE Part I is required for application and Part II for matriculation into the program. If taken, INBDE must be passed for matriculation.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
All applicants must sumbit the following to Einstein directly before your application will be reviewed by the committee:
- 2"x2" color photo
- $95 application fee
All matriculating residents must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania dental license. This is a requirment for all dental residents in Jefferson programs. This unrestricted Pennsylvania dental license must be in the possession of the matriculating resident by the start of the program.