University of Louisville
- Kentucky
- Orthodontics
- louisville.edu
Program Contact
The Graduate Orthodontics Program at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry is a 24-month program beginning on July 1, with an end date of June 30. It consists of didactic, clinical and research training. Graduates of the program receive a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. The program is approved and accredited by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association.
For additional information, click on: https://louisville.edu/dentistry/residency/orthodontics
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO916 |
| Degrees Offered | Masters |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | louisville.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
An official dental school transcript, which shows courses taken and grades received, is required. Pass/Fail grades are acceptable only if the transcript is accompanied by a letter which explains how well the applicant performed in the course or program. Official transcripts and a certified English translation for each school attended should be sent directly to PASS. International applicants are required to submit an educational credential evaluators (ECE) course-by-course evaluation report directly to PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
ADEA PASS Evaluations: There are three types of evaluations for ADEA PASS: the ETS Personal Potential Index® (ETS PPI), the Professional Evaluation (PEF) and Institution Evaluation (IEF).
- Three (3) Professional Evaluation Form (PEF) - a PEF is a traditional letter of recommendation
- One (1) Institution Evaluation Form (IEF)
For more information about ADEA PASS Evaluations: http://www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/pass/eForms/Pages/default.aspx
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL Scores (International Applicants Only): If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English. TOEFL scores of 550+ (paper version/PBT) or 213+ (computer based version/CBT) or a minimum score of 79+ internet based version/iBT is required.
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 (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Additional Information
Please upload requested information to PASS.