Last updated on October 29, 2024.

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Program Size
3 (estimate)
Program Length
36 months
Application Deadline
September 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Vanessa A. Morenzi Chairman and Program Director

Jefferson Einstein Philadelpia Hospital, Department of Dental Medicine, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141-3098

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Albert Einstein Medical Center's orthodontic residency program 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 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 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

Starting 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.

International Student Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen

Interview Schedule

October, 23rd, 2024

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:

  • 2"x2" color photo
  • $95 application fee

International applicants must submit the following to Einstein:

  • official TOEFL scores.
  • Evaluation of non-US dental degrees by approved credentialing service. That evaluation MUST indicate that your non-US dental degree is EQUIVALENT to that of a US DDS or DMD dental degree.

All matriculating residents must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania dental license.  This is a requirment for all dental residents in Jefferson programs.