University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
- Illinois
- Periodontics
- dentistry.uic.edu
Program Contact
The University of Illinois, Advanced Education in Periodontics provides instruction and clinical experience dealing with the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the Periodontium in adults. This includes surgical placement of implants and implant maintenance. Experienced faculty at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels and in continuing education conducts programs for dental professionals. The postdoctoral residency program is a 34-month clinical specialty training leading to proficiency as demonstrated by Certificate of Advanced Education in Periodontics. An additional requirement is research experience, which leads to an MS degree. MPH and PhD options are also available. The Departmental goal is to provide the postdoctoral student with a strong educational foundation in periodontology for a future career in clinical Periodontics and to contribute new knowledge through basic and clinical research in Periodontics. Additional information can be found at:
https://dentistry.uic.edu/departments/periodontics/Periodontics_Postgraduate_Program/
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Periodontics |
| Program Code | PERIO826 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 34 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dentistry.uic.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Minimum Score 95
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)
Additional Information
All documentation to support an application MUST be uploaded to the ADEA PASS website only. No materials will be accepted or acknowledged if sent direclty to the program.