University of Washington
- Washington
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry
- dental.washington.edu
Program Contact
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195
The University of Washington's Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program aims to enhance professional development of recently graduated dentists through robust training and mentoring in all aspects of general dentistry. This program is designed to expand the scope and depth of the graduates’ knowledge and skills to enable them to practice advanced general dentistry.
AEGD residents will receive a certificate upon completion of our one-year program. Upon certification, trainees may pursue pathway to licensure in Washington state.
Clinical training is delivered in partnership with premier community-based health centers throughout the region, including Kaiser Permanente Dental Group and Community Health Care of Tacoma. Each training site houses a local AEGD Director and cadre of qualified preceptor faculty affiliated with University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Advanced Education in General Dentistry |
| Program Code | AEGD1634 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 8 |
| Program Length | 1 year months |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, Please address the following prompts with short essays (maximum 300 words each): 1) Why are you pursuing post-graduate training in general dentistry? and 2) What makes you a good fit for the University of Washington AEGD Program? |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes, $95 |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.washington.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official transcript from dental school is required.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
We request two letters of evaluation. One letter from a clinical faculty or preceptor is preferred, and the second letter may be provided by any faculty or administrator of the applicant's dental school. For applicants not currently in dental school, a letter of support from a supervising or direct report clinical team member may be accepted in lieu of clinical faculty/preceptor letter.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
None
Other Requirement Instructions
We accept recently graduated (less than 3 years from graduation at time of application) or students currently enrolled at a US or Canadian Dental School, accredited by CODA. A
Applicants will be assessed for fit to program mission according to dental school performance, letters of recommendation, in-person interview outcomes, and demonstrated commitment to community and service. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Washington (resident or traditional dental license) for acceptance into the program.
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
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be invited for a personal interview. Applicants will not be considered for admission without an interview. An evaluation of all application materials and the personal interview will determine which applicants will be selected for admission to the program. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview in-person January to March of 2027.
Additional Information
Applications will be accepted through PASS. UW AEGD does not participate in Match.