- INBDE: Official INBDE scores are required for all U.S. educated dentists. Applicants who have taken the INBDE must submit official I NBDE scores electronically to ADEA PASS by program application deadlines. Although an I NBDE score is not required for admission, a passing score is required for accepted U.S. educated dentists before matriculation into Penn Dental Medicine GDE programs.
- NBDE Part I and II: Official NBDE Part I and II passing scores from January 2012 – present is required for all U.S. educated dentists. Applicants must submit official NBDE Part I and II scores electronically to ADEA PASS by program application deadlines.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
An official TOEFL score report is required for all international applicants (including native English speakers) who received their dental education from a non U.S./Canadian dental school. There is no waiver of this requirement.
- Official TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically through ADEA PASS. Applicants must contact ETS to have official scores released to ADEA PASS. ETS will electronically send your scores to ADEA PASS. Paper copies are not accepted. Visit the TOEFL website to request your scores using the ADEA PASS code C352. It takes approximately 10-12 business days from the date you make the request to post to your application,
- Although there is no minimum TOEFL score, serious consideration will be given to applicants with Internet-based test (IBT) scores of 90 and above.
- IELTS scores cannot be substituted for TOEFL scores.
Dental Degree Documentation/Credentialing Evaluation Reports
Applicants who do not have a U.S. DMD /DDS (e.g. individuals holding a BDS or other international dental degrees) must provide additional documentation in order to be considered for admission. This additional documentation requires evaluation of their academic credentials by an approved agency. The following agencies have been approved to meet this admissions requirement. No internationally educated applicant will be considered for an interview without this evaluation document. Please contact one of the following approved agencies for assistance:
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Education Evaluators International
Education International, Inc.
International Education Research Foundation
World Education Services
Penn Dental Medicine is unable to offer financial assistance, including loans, scholarships, and/or assistantship, to those who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. International applicants who are accepted into the program must demonstrate proof of adequate personal financial resources to cover all years of the program before a Student Visa application is issued.
Foreign-trained dentists planning to practice dentistry in the United States after completion of a graduate dental education program, must obtain a dental degree from a U.S. accredited dental school in order to secure a license to practice dentistry. There are over 30 U.S. dental schools that provide DMD /DDS degree programs for foreign-educated dentists. For more information on these programs visit the ADEA .org CAAPID application service website.
Penn Dental Medicine GDE Supplemental Application
Both the GDE Supplemental Application and $90 non-refundable application fee are submitted in the PDM Applicant Portal made available to applicants only when we confirm receipt of a complete ADEA PASS application as defined by ADEA PASS. It is in the applicant’s best advantage to submit the items listed below well in advance of the application deadline. OMFS and DScD applicants should review specific admissions requirements and procedures. The following items must be received by the program’s deadline.
- The Penn Dental Medicine GDE Supplemental Application: Complete the Penn Dental Medicine GDE Supplemental Application online through the PDM Applicant Portal. A separate GDE Supplemental Application is required for each program if you apply to multiple Penn Dental Medicine programs.
- Application Fee: The $90 non-refundable application fee should be submitted directly to the PDM Applicant Portal. A separate application fee is required for each program if you apply to multiple programs. No application fee waivers are available.
It is recommended that the GDE Supplemental Application and the application fee are submitted at the same time well in advance of the application deadline.
All application materials and documents become the property of Penn Dental Medicine and will not be returned to the applicant.
Penn Dental Medicine Advanced Education Program Application Deadlines
Advanced Dental Program
Application Deadline
Reapplying to Penn Dental Graduate Dental Education Programs
Individuals who were not accepted to an advanced dental education program in prior years are encouraged to reapply. All reapplicants are required to apply through ADEA’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service ( PASS ). Applicants who wish to reapply to the Penn Dental Medicine’s GDE programs must submit all required application documents. Reapplicants may submit any relevant documents and/or records that support any recent achievements or additional training in addition to a statement describing any changes from previous applications.
Matriculation Requirements
Criminal Background Checks – All matriculating students are required to complete a criminal background check prior to matriculation. It is possible that infractions as a result of a background check could prevent an accepted applicant from matriculating at Penn Dental Medicine. Please note that professional licensure requirements may prohibit individuals with criminal convictions from ultimately obtaining a professional license. Licensure requirements vary by state. Prospective students are encouraged to consult state licensing agencies for more information.
Health and Immunization Requirements – All admitted students must meet The University of Pennsylvania and Penn Dental Medicine’s health and immunization requirements prior to matriculation. Matriculating students will be asked to provide Student Health Services and Penn Dental Medicine with proof of immunizations prior to matriculation. Students must remain in compliance for the duration of their enrollment at the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact
Office of Student Admissions — GDE Programs
Robert Schattner Center
Penn Dental Medicine
240 South 40th Street, Room 122
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030
Email: PDMGDE-Admissions@dental.upenn.edu
Telephone: 215-898-8943 (M-F 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Fax: 215-573-9648
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