V.A. Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles
- California
- Prosthodontics
Program Contact
The Advanced Prosthodontics Residency Program at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center is a 36 -month program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the residency. The program is designed to provide a broad learning experience in both didactic and clinical prosthodontics. Residents are trained in a wide variety of philosophies and principles of prosthodontic treatment in the areas of fixed, removable, implant and maxillofacial prosthodontics as well as utilizing digital technology (CAD/CAM). Residents have opportunities to both surgically place and restore a wide variety of dental implants, as well as to treat patients with maxillofacial prosthetic needs. The program offers significant exposure to diagnosis and treatment planning for medically compromised dental patients with complex restorative needs. The program strongly supports residents with the certification process for the American Board of Prosthodontics. There is no tuition or fee for this residency program. Accepted residents will receive a yearly stipend. Current 1st year resident stipend is $93,777 (may change upon availability of funds).
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Prosthodontics |
| Program Code | PROS441 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 1 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes, Link, The program requires a supplemental VA application form 10-2850d and a 2x2 photo. Please mail or email the following items to the program director: 1/ signed VA form 10-2850d (Health professions trainee data collection form, link to get the form: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-2850d/ ) and a 2x2 headshot photo. Program Director email: Khoi.Phan@va.gov, mailing address: Khoi Phan, Dental Service, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes, $93,777 |
| Match Participating | No |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Upload college and dental school transcripts to ADEA PASS website
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three or more letters of evaluation from dental professionals preferably from prosthodontists.
Other Requirement Instructions
A supplemental VA application form 10-2850d (Health Professions Trainee Data Collection Form) and a passport photo 2x2.
Email or mail the following items to the program director:
1/ Signed VA form 10-2850d (Health Professions Trainee Data Collection Form). The link to get the form: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-2850d/
2/ A headshot photo 2x2
Program Director's email: khoi.phan@va.gov
Mailing address: Khoi Phan, Dental Service
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073
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
Interview Schedule
Mid-September to mid-October.
Additional Information
Please submit all requests for additional program information and requirements via e-mail to the program director (khoi.phan@va.gov)
The program does not have a website.