Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia
- Endodontics
- endodontics.vcu.edu
Program Contact
VCU School of Dentistry, Division of Endodontics, 520 North 12th Street, Suite 322, Box 980566, Richmond, Virginia, 23298-0566
The Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics offers a comprehensive 24-month course of study in clinical and didactic Endodontics. It is designed to prepare qualified individuals to pursue careers as teachers, researchers, and practicing clinical specialists in Endodontics. The program meets the educational requirements for limitation of practice to the specialty of Endodontics and prepares the student for examination by the American Board of Endodontics.
The program is composed of two interrelated components:
- Lecture courses that provide the student with a firm biological basis for patient care, and lectures, seminars, and clinical training designed to produce clinical proficiency in Endodontics. Research experience is gained through completing an individual research project and a master's thesis.
- The clinical curriculum will occupy approximately 50-60% of the resident's time, and the didactic, teaching, and research components comprise the remaining 40-50% of the program.
Students who complete the program earn a specialty certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. However, they must complete the requirements for the master's degree before being awarded the certificate.
The Endodontics program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Please see https://endodontics.vcu.edu/ for more detailed information.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Endodontics |
| Program Code | ENDO43 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 4 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | July 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | endodontics.vcu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
You must include official dental school transcripts in your PASS application. Additionally, please submit official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges or universities you attended before dental school. If you have transcripts or certifications from a school, fellowship, internship, or residency program after dental school, please include them in your application.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL scores will be required for applicants with no prior U.S. training whose native language is not English.
Other Requirement Instructions
To apply to the VCU Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, you must submit a headshot photo via email to Ryan Brown at rabrown3@vcu.edu.
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)
- F1 student visa is supported by VCU for eligible candidates
Additional Information
Please see https://endodontics.vcu.edu/residency-program/ for additional requirements, tuition, and fees.