Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia
- Prosthodontics
- prosthodontics.vcu.edu
Program Contact
VCU School of Dentistry
521 North 11 Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0566
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry offers a 36-month advanced graduate prosthodontics residency program structured for a comprehensive course of study in clinical and didactic prosthodontics.
Students completing the program earn a certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. Students must complete the requirements for the master’s degree prior to being awarded the certificate. The course of study satisfies the requirements for eligibility for the American Board of Prosthodontics.
The program has been initially accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Prosthodontics |
| Program Code | PROS446 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | prosthodontics.vcu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
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)
- The offered sponsorship is for a student visa
Additional Information
The PASS application will include but not limited to the following:
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Official copies of dental school transcripts
- GPA/class ranking forwarded from the dean's office of the dental school attended
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can personally attest to your personal and professional qualities.
5. Institution Evaluation Form (completed by the dean of your dental school).
6. Personal statement
7. INBDE/NBDE I and II
8. For international students submit the following:
TOEFL IBT or International English Language Testing System scores
Official, course-by-course evaluation by ECE (Education Credential Evaluators) or WES (World Education Services). In addition, a non-refundable $75 application fee should be paid directly to the VCU Department of Prosthodontics after submitting the PASS application. See all details by visiting the webpage via the provided URL