Admission Requirements

Candidates are informed of their application status via the secure admissions portal; notifications are sent to the email on file when updates are posted.

All School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education programs use a holistic admissions approach. 

Overview
Eligibility Test Requirements Match Participant PASS Code
Citizen of the US or Canada
and a DDS or DMD degree from the US or Canada		 NBDE YES AEGD123

NBDE Score Note:

Applications will be considered without NBDE documentation but evidence of INBDE or NBDE Part I & II is required before the Match deadline.

Applicants Must:

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or a Canadian citizen
  • Have a DDS or DMD degree from the US or Canada

Candidates with training outside of the US or Canada are not eligible to apply.

Preferred Acceptance Criteria

  • Previous academic performance
  • Familiarity with the program
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Interview performance
  • Dental school attended
  • Clinical experience
  • Academic background (degrees/majors)
  • Demonstrated passion/commitment to your field
  • Analytic ability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Life experiences
  • Personal attributes

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