Last updated on March 19, 2026.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
- California
- Orofacial Pain
- dentistry.usc.edu
Program Size
2
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
November 1
Program Start
June 14
Program Contact
Dr. Mariela Padilla
925 W. 34th St., Rm. 201 , , , Los Angeles, California, 90089
Corey Berry Assistant Manager of Admissions
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry’s 24-month certificate residency program trains residents to be expert clinicians in orofacial pain with an emphasis on oral medicine. The program is accredited by CODA. Residents graduating from the program will be eligible to take the board examination of the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
Maximum number of residents accepted per year: two.
For specific information about the program visit: https://dentistry.usc.edu/admission/post-graduate-education-certificate-programs/
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orofacial Pain |
| Program Code | OFP87 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 14 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dentistry.usc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
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)