Cambridge Health Alliance
- Massachusetts
- General Practice Residency
- challiance.org
Program Contact
Cambridge Health Alliance is a nationally-recognized healthcare system with three hospital campuses, thirteen primary care practices and one dental practice location serving communities north of Boston, Massachusetts. Through our many academic programs and affiliation with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, we are pleased to offer a premier learning experience.
CHA is unique in many ways. Our multidisciplinary staff is dedicated to our communities and to our diverse patient population. Through their efforts, we have developed a program with both clinical and community learning opportunities.
Over the past decade, we have been recognized many times for our innovative approaches to care. The American Hospital Association recognized the Alliance for "excellence in community service" in health care. We are one of seven U.S. institutions chosen to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pursuing Perfection program. Since 2001, we have been recognized with six prestigious awards from the National Association of Public Hospitals, including recognition of our culturally competent programs. Our Institute for Community Health provides a focus for relevant research and education.
The General Practice Dental Residency at CHA is a fully accredited program that strives to create a unique opportunity for new dentists to hone their clinical skills and develop excellence in a wide range of procedures. Our approach is consistent with the Oral Physician strategy, which trains dentists in addressing non-dental oral issues and provides competency in comprehensive assessment and therapy of medically complex populations.
The program is affiliated with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and our faculty have Harvard appointments. Scholarly activity and academic courses are provided to the resident through HSDM, and a wide variety of educational opportunities are available to those interested to further their experience beyond what is offered in the residency program. This residency is both intense and satisfying for the dental graduate with an inquisitive mindset who has the desire to set the strongest possible foundation for their future career.
Thank you again for your interest in Cambridge Health Alliance!
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | General Practice Residency |
| Program Code | GPR544 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 12 Months |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 11 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | challiance.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- Successful Pass of ADEX (CDCA-WREB-CITA) in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry requirements for Dental Intern Licensure
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please include a square format high-resolution professional headshot within your uploaded Curriculum Vitae of your ADEA PASS Application for our program for private and secure internal identification use.
Other Requirement Instructions
Proof of successful completion of a Board-approved Regional or State Clinical Examination (ADEX (CDCA-WREB-CITA) as defined by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry is required for GPR PGY-1 and PGY-2
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
- Other - Contact the program
- Candidates eligibility will be individually evaluated to determine sponsorship needs
Interview Schedule
Friday, November 7th 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Friday, November 14th 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Friday, November 21st 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Friday, December 5th 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET