Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program
Department of Restorative Dentistry
215 Squire Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214-3008
(716) 829-2864
Frank C. Barnashuk , D.D.S., Program Director
Fall 2012 Applications are due:
AEGD Resident Program:
PASS Applications due by October 17, 2011
AEGD International Scholars Program:
Applications accepted July 1 - November 1, 2011
AEGD International Scholars Program applicants please do NOT apply through PASS, as your application will not be considered. Please apply directly to the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine using the link below:
Apply Now to International Scholars Program
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's program for Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) was founded July, 1991. This program is designed to reflect as closely as possible a private general practice setting, while still functioning harmoniously in a dental school environment.
An advanced educational program in general dentistry provides advanced training beyond the level of predoctoral education in clinical dentistry and applied basic and behavioral sciences, as well as refines those skills necessary for the generalist to provide comprehensive patient care for all population groups. It is a planned, sequential postdoctoral training program that is one year in length, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of graduates desirous of enhancing their skills as general practitioners. The program is a supplement to the predoctoral curriculum, but is not a required component of that educational sequence. An optional second year is offered that expands on the knowledge and experience obtained in the first year of the Program.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their past academic record, their demonstrated interest in pursuing general dentistry as a career and a personal interview. Applicant integrity, motivation, industry, resourcefulness, and background knowledge will be subjects of discussion during the interview.
AEGD Residents are selected from students who have completed a course of study in a CODA accredited dental school and who have graduated with a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree. Applicants must have a New York State License, or be eligible for a New York State Limited Permit to Practice Dentistry. The AEGD program participates in both the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) and the National Matching Service (NMS). Applicants must complete and submit the PASS Application and also register for the Match through the PASS website. No independent applications are accepted.
AEGD Residents receive a salary during their year of training.
The School of Dental Medicine established the International Advanced Education Scholar Program with the goal of promoting and improving the level of dentistry at other dental institutions around the world. Through this program, current and future faculty members supported by their institutions (dental schools, hospitals, and government institutions) can receive advanced education training along with MS and/or PhD degrees. The AEGD Program participates in the International Scholars Program.
Please note that all AEGD International Scholars must concurrently pursue a research program; this is customarily an M.S. in either Oral Sciences or Biomaterials. Applications to AEGD will be considered incomplete unless separate application has also been made to one of the research programs.
AEGD International Scholars are required to pay all routine advanced education tuition and fees, as well as an extra fee to offset the costs of the scholar's training including program coordination, teaching, and research and certification in a clinical program. AEGD International Scholars do not receive a salary during their program.
AEGD INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Application requirements:
AEGD Resident Program (GRADUATES OF U.S. OR CANADIAN DENTAL SCHOOLS):
PASS Application and Match registration are required. Apply on-line at: https://portal.passweb.org/
AEGD International Scholars Program:
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On-line GRADMIT Application - Please Note: Non-immigrants must complete the International On-line Application
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A letter from the applicant's institution supporting his/her admission to the AEGD International Scholar Program and verifying that they will be returning to that institution upon completion of the program.
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Three letters of recommendation.
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Official Course-By-Course Evaluation conducted by ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators)
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Official transcripts from EVERY college/university attended
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Board scores (optional for International Applicants)
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Official TOEFL Score Report at or above minimum of 550 (written) / 213 (computer based) / 79 (internet based) or better obtained within eighteen months of the application deadline.
Official TOEFL Score Reports must be submitted by using the codes below:
Institution Code: 2925 SUNY U at Buffalo
Graduate Study Code: 01
Name of Department: Biological Sciences
Department Code: 38 Dentistry
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UB Financial Form
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Official financial documents (as described on the UB Financial Form)
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Photocopy of passport biographical page
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Photocopy of your current I-20 AND the F-1 visa stamp in your passport if you are currently an F-1 student
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Official college/university transcripts (original language and official English translation)
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Photocopy of your Certificate of Internship
ALL AEGD INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Ms. Kristin Yager Advanced Education Admissions AEGD International Scholars Program School of Dental Medicine University at Buffalo 315 Squire Hall Buffalo, NY 14214-8006
* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.
If you have questions regarding the application process please contact:
Ms. Kristin Yager, Advanced Education Admissions Coordinator, Telephone: (716) 829-2839, E-mail kmyager2@buffalo.edu