The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine AEGD Program (traditional track) accepts application materials through the American Dental Education Association, Postgraduate Application Support Service (PASS). This service enables applicants to send an original copy of most application materials to PASS for distribution to all the programs that the applicant selects. The department also participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching program (MATCH).

Note: Applicants taking the NBDE exam after the application deadline will be considered and must be able to submit a score before the Match deadline.

1. PASS Application

2. CV/Resume

3. Evaluation Forms

• Three Letters of Evaluation (Professional Evaluation Forms — PEFs); may be from academic faculty
• Graduates of US or Canadian dental schools must submit an Institutional Evaluation Form (IEF) or Dean’s letter

4. Personal Statement

5. Unofficial Transcripts From all Institutions

• Note international candidates: Academic documents from international institutions must be accompanied by an ECE or WES copy with the PASS application.  ECE course-by-course report is preferred.  A copy of certificate/diploma with proof of degree is suggested.

6. $50.00 Supplemental Application Fee

You will be required to pay the non-refundable supplemental application fee. Once  we receive your application from PASS, you will receive a payment link. 

* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.

International Scholars DO NOT use PASS. Please use the UB application link below. Please be reminded to also apply for one of our Master's program. A separate application must be submitted for each.

3. CV/Resume

4. Personal Statement

5. Letters of Recommendation

• A MINIMUM of 5 letters are needed to complete an application:
  
• EVERY candidate MUST submit a letter from the applicant's institution.  The letter must confirm academic and financial support from their institution indicating that the student will return to the home institution after program completion. Educational institution, teaching hospital or government agency support are accepted.
  
• EVERY candidate MUST have three Letters of Recommendation PLUS
• EVERY candidate MUST have a letter signed by the school's Dean or designee.

6. Unofficial transcripts from all institutions

• Transcript copies are sufficient at the time of application.  
• Do not mail original documents. 
• Note international candidates: Academic documents from international institutions must be accompanied by an ECE or WES copy.  ECE course-by-course report is preferred.  A copy of certificate/diploma with proof of degree is suggested.