University of Maryland
- Maryland
- Pediatric Dentistry
- dental.umaryland.edu
Program Contact
The post-doctoral program is designed to prepare the student for a career in patient care in a private practice or a hospital setting. The student is expected to develop clinical skills in treating pediatric patients including those with special healthcare needs. Students are also expected to function effectively in the hospital environment, treating patients with complex medical problems. The post-doctoral program combined with a Master’s or Ph.D. degree is intended for the clinician who wishes to pursue a career as a teacher/researcher and emphasizes scientific methodology together with research experience to develop skills required for independent research.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Program Code | PED317 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters, Other |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, Link, The University of Maryland School of Dentistry will request supplemental information after your ADEA PASS application has been submitted and deemed complete by ADEA PASS. You will receive an email from UMSOD to create an account and complete a supplemental information form. If you are a reapplicant to our program, you will use the same log-in credentials from the 2025-2026 cycle. Incomplete PASS applications will not receive a supplemental information form. |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes, Stipends may be available. Year 1: $22,226 Year 2: $23,313 - Stipends are not available for internationally trained dentists. |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.umaryland.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Upload official dental school transcripts to the ADEA PASS application (ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation in place of foreign transcripts).
Upload unofficial undergraduate/all other transcripts to ADEA PASS in the section Supporting Information - Documents.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Upload letters of evaluations to the ADEA PASS application for consideration.
- Institutional evaluation
- 2 professional evaluations
International applicants requesting an Exception for Electronic Institution Evaluation must provide 3 professional evaluations.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
International Applicants: Upload official TOEFL report to ADEA PASS application, use code 5944, department 38.
Score minimums:
- Paper-based 550
- Computer-based 213
- Internet-based 80 (new ETS scale equivalent of 4)
- IELTS 7
TOEFL waived if degree is from a school in the United States.
Other Requirement Instructions
Other application requirements:
- Must have earned a DMD/DDS degree or equivalent
- CV/Resume - submitted to PASS
- ADAT (not required, but will accept - submitted to PASS)
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