Last updated on March 16, 2026.

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

Program Size
6
Program Length
12 months
Application Deadline
November 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Eugene J Schmidt DDS, FACD, MAGD, FPFA, FICD Program Director

Department of Dentistry

OP 2068

7601 Imperial Highway 

 Downey, California, 90242

Dr. Michael Macalalad DDS
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Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type General Practice Residency
Program Code GPR503
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 6
Program Length 12 months
Application Deadline November 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee No
Stipend Offered Yes, Los Angeles County PGY1 salary and benefit package.
Match Participating Yes
Program Website dhs.lacounty.gov

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Undergraduate and dental school transcripts must be uploaded to PASS.

Other Requirement Instructions

Submit 2x2 photo to eschmidt@dhs.lacounty.gov.

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