Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
- New York
- Periodontics
- dental.columbia.edu
Program Contact
Admissions & Student Affairs Office
630 West 168 St., PH7 W 318-H, New York, New York, 10032
The Postdoctoral Periodontics Program is a full-time, clinically focused program designed to prepare licensed dentists to practice the specialty of periodontics in private practice or in a research setting. The program includes courses in the theory and practice of periodontics and implantology, along with the basic biological and related medical sciences. Students also have the opportunity to assist in clinical instruction in the predoctoral dental program.
Two parallel tracks are available:
- A primarily clinical track that leads to a Certificate in Periodontics
- A track that includes a substantial research component and leads to a Masters of Science degree in Periodontics
Both tracks meet the requirements of the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Dental Association.
The Postdoctoral Periodontics Program at Columbia began in 1947, and is one of the oldest such university-based dental programs in the world. Many of the program’s clinical faculty members, who represent a variety of approaches to clinical problems, are Diplomats of the American Board of Periodontology. The program’s alumni association now includes more than 280 members, including nine Presidents of the American Academy of Periodontology, eight Directors of the American Board of Periodontology, two deans, and several department heads, as well as authors of numerous research projects, peer-reviewed articles, and textbooks.
Program Information
| Program Type | Periodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PERIO829 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | August 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| 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
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Interviews will held during the months of September - October.
Additional Information
Applicants wishing to submit updated CVs or personal statements must contact the PASS helpdesk for assistance prior to the application deadline. These documents are not to be sent to the admissions office, and will not be reviewed.