The Ohio State University & Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Ohio
- Pediatric Dentistry
- dentistry.osu.edu
Program Contact
Department of Dentistry, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43205
Our university-sponsored, busy hospital-based program rewards graduates with both a Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science degree. Our Division has been awarded a HRSA grant to support one resident per incoming class also for a combined MS-MPH degree track.
Our OSU site hosts program information, faculty listings, and our externship application: Pediatric Dentistry MS/Certificate Program | College of Dentistry (osu.edu)
Our NCH site hosts information about our clinic/surgery center and can lead you to information and resources from GME: Dentistry (nationwidechildrens.org)
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
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| Program Code | PED339 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters, Other |
| Program Size | 8 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 13 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.osu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- Passing the INBDE before the Match deadline
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
We get these from your PASS application.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
We require an institutional evaluation form and three (3) additional evaluation forms. We require 1 letter from a pediatric dental faculty member. Especially as many schools report P/F instead of grades, we rely on our pediatric dental colleagues, as they are most familiar with what a residency entails, etc. For those who have graduated and are currently in practice, two (2) letters from educators are required (with at least 1 pediatric), and they do not have to be from your own dental school. We do not recommend that you submit only letters from colleagues, employers, or non-dentists.
Other Requirement Instructions
We require a passing score for the NBDE Parts 1/2 OR the INDBE by 12/31/2024 (just before the Match rank list deadline). If you have interviewed with us but do not provide scores by then, we will remove you from our rankings.
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We want your CV and a personal essay uploaded into PASS and we do not want your photo.
We DO NOT require any original or supplemental materials sent to us in any form, not even a fee! Please don't email us to confirm this - or we will then have to charge you a fee...
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You will receive a confirmation email from our Education Coordinator as receipt of your completed PASS application. A completed application includes all of your evaluation letters. Our first round of confirmations will be sent around July 15. For submissions after July 15, please allow 5 business days to confirm. If you do not receive this receipt after 5 days, you can contact Pedsdentresidency@nationwidechildrens.org or 614-722-6024. We do not begin reviewing applications until after September 1, so there is no advantage (or stress) for submitting your application early.
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
Interview Schedule
December 8/9, 2024
December 15/16, 2024
Additional Information
MS-MPH Dual Degree Program: See our OSU website for details.
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International Dental Graduates: We are unable to provide visas for our trainees. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
If you are a US citizen or permanent resident who received dental training outside of the US, you must have completed a 1-year CODA-accredited GPR or AEGD program at the time of application to be eligible. Other advanced or clinical programs do not qualify. (This is rare, and feel free to email us before you pay and submit your application)