Last updated on June 17, 2025.

The Rochester General Hospital

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

Program Contact

Dr. Renee Pellegrino DDS, MPH GPR Director
Pluta Dental Center, Riedman Health Center, 1455 East Ridge Road, Rochester, New York, 14621
Leslie Laboy Program Coordinator
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A one year hospital based PGY-1 GPR program located in Rochester, NY. This program has 6 positions available for each cycle. The new outpatient dental facility is located at Riedman Health Center and is affiliated with Rochester Regional Health/Rochester General Hospital, conveniently located .4 miles from the dental clinic:

http://www.rochestergeneral.org/healthcare-professionals/residency-and-training-programs/dental-residency/

 

 

Program Information

Program Type General Practice Residency
Program Code GPR595
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 No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website rochesterregional.org

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Please do not send undergraduate and dental school transcripts directly to the institution.  RHG is a Match participant and reviews candidates via the Pass application. 

RGH accepts the INBDE or the NBDE part I and Part II:

With regards to standardized tests, the INBDE or NBDE Part I and Part II are required for entry into the residency program. However, it is not mandatory these tests be completed by the application deadline of November 1st.

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Three letters of recommendation in addition to the Dean's letter is required.

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
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident

Additional Information

We recommend contacting the program directly for any questions a candidate may have in regards to applying to the program. RGH is a Match participating program and documentation is collected and provided through the PASS application.

Please contact the residency director or program coordinator directly for any clarification at 585-974-5086 or 585-974-5043.