Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- New York
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry
- dental.columbia.edu
Program Contact
Admissions & Student Affairs Office
630 West 168 Street, PH 7W 318-H, New York, New York, 10032
The Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program is a one year residency program for internationally trained dentists whose purpose is to develop and enhance the didactic knowledge, clinical skills, and related professional interests of the recently graduated dental student while stressing the general dental care of complex medically compromised and developmentally disabled hospitalized patients. The second-year which is an optional position offers additional responsibilities in administration, teaching and research, and additional training for proficiency in clinical general dentistry.
The AEGD program provides residents with the training and experience in comprehensive multidisciplinary oral health care at a level of skill and complexity beyond that accomplished in predoctoral training. This training focuses on different types of patients, including patients with special needs. The program emphasizes resident training in clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and provision of sequenced comprehensive care that addresses the patient's needs, desires, and limitations. Patients with very complex medical histories, multifaceted infectious diseases, developmental disabilities, geriatric medical complications, and those patients who cannot be examined, diagnosed, or treatment planned in a clinical outpatient environment are directly referred to the AEGD program.
Program Information
| Program Type | Advanced Education in General Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | AEGD1567 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 10 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.columbia.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Applicants that attended dental school outside of the US: Submission of official evaluation of transcripts from international institutions must be presented as part of the application process. Applicants must submit a detailed course-by-course evaluation by ECE (Educational Credential Creditors) directly to ADEA-PASS. Documents will not be accepted if sent directly to the admissions office.
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Applicants are required to submit a minimum of four (4) recommendation letters. One (1) of the four letters must be an Institutional Evaluation letter from the dean or director from the applicant's dental school and three (3) of the letters must be professional evaluation letters from dental faculty. for applicants that have been out of dental school more than five years can request letters from past faculty members, dental professionals or work supervisors.
PASS allows up to five (5) recommendation letters: one (1) Institutional Evaluation letter and four (4) professional evaluation letters from dental faculty. All letters must be uploaded into the PASS application. Additional letters beyond the allowable amount in PASS will not be accepted if sent directly to the Admissions Office.
If you have a special circumstance regarding acceptable letters of recommendation, please send inquiries to cdm-pgadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Official TOEFL (iBT or Essentials) scores are required for all applicants who have received their dental degree from a non-US dental school. Score reports are not to be submitted directly to the College of Dental Medicine, but must be submitted to ADEA PASS. The institution code for Columbia University – College of Dental Medicine is 2094.
Scores at least 100 are desirable, however serious consideration will be given to applicants with scores of 90 and above.
Other Requirement Instructions
In addition to your PASS application, submission of a supplemental application fee of $125.00 must be submitted by credit card at the time you submit your PASS application. Application fees are non-refundable, which also includes duplicate payments. No other method of payment will be accepted.
Follow the link to submit your payment: Supplemental Application Fee
Applicants are to submit a 2x2 passport size photo via email to cdm-pgadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu in jpeg format.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Interviews will be scheduled during the months of November-January
Additional Information
Evaluation process - Priority is given to applicants that have gained clinical experience both in the US and outside of the US prior to the submission of their application and/or have a strong comprehensive understanding of the US dental practice model in general dentistry. However, applicants that have gained clinical experience in the dental specialties in the US and outside of the US, and/or clinical experience is primarily as a licensed, practicing dentist in their home country, priority is given to those applicants who can demonstrate comprehensive understanding and experience in general dental practice settings.