Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- Massachusetts
- Oral Medicine
- hsdm.harvard.edu
Program Contact
The Oral Medicine Residency sponsored by Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is an intensive training program for dentists committed to pursuing a full-time academic and/or institutional career. Clinical training is based at Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals including Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and Boston Children's Hospital (BCH). Trainees are co-appointed as Residents at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. BWH and MGH are founding members of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) System, formerly known as Partners HealthCare. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
The program tracks: Certificate Only, Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc)/Combined Certificate, and Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc)/Combined Certificate.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Oral Medicine |
| Program Code | OM84 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters, Other |
| Program Size | 2 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 36-60 months |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 16 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | hsdm.harvard.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Unofficial Degree Transcripts: applicants must upload, to the ADEA PASS application, unofficial transcripts for each undergraduate or graduate degree obtained, in addition to official dental school transcripts. Do not email or mail college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
If you do not have an Institution Evaluation Form from your Dean's office, we will accept an IEF from a program you did after dental school; such as a specialty program. The evaluation can also be from a Principal Investigator.
One of the PEFs must be from your most recent academic director and/or employer (if applicable).
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Applicants (including native English speakers) who do not have BOTH the bachelor's degree and dental degree obtained in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or the United Kingdom must submit official TOEFL scores from a test taken within the past two years. Holding a bachelor's degree in dental medicine or surgery alone is not enough to be exempt from the TOEFL.
The minimum acceptable overall score is 95, with subcategory score minimums in the following areas:
- Reading 21
- Listening 17
- Speaking 24
- Writing 25
*All subcategory minimum scores must be satisfied.
Other Requirement Instructions
Official NBDE/INBDE scores are not required at the point of application, but must be submitted prior to matriculation for domestic applicants. Scores are recommended but not required for international candidates.
Supplemental applications must be emailed directly to AGE Admissions.
The non-refundable HSDM Application Fee of $95 can be paid here. You may qualify for a fee waiver if you are a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. To apply for a fee waiver, please email AGE Admissions with proof of military service.
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 (program offers sponsorship)
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine offers visa sponsorship for MMSc and DMSc candidates. Brigham and Women’s Hospital offers visa sponsorship for Certificate Only residents.
Interview Schedule
Interview Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Additional Information
It is 36 months for the certificate-only program and 48-60 months for the combined degree and certificate track(s).
Applicants may apply to one program per academic year. HSDM will not consider applicants for multiple programs.
NOTE: Please do not submit any of the following to HSDM: transcripts, resumes/CVs, letter of recommendation, portfolios, research papers, etc. All materials submitted to PASS will suffice for the application process.