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Advanced Education in General Dentistry

Internationally Educated Dentists: 2-Year Program

Hialeah

UPDATE 6/19/2009:

A new 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program for International Dentists is now accepting applications. The one-year AEGD program in Hialeah, Florida is becoming a two-year AEGD.

This 24-month certificate program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry is based in Hialeah, Florida. A class of 12 students will be admitted once yearly in early summer. Selected applicants will be invited to a 2 day interview. This program offers a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study upon successful program completion. This program is designed to provide advanced training in clinical dentistry beyond the level of pre-doctoral education. Specifically, the program is intended to enhance the resident's confidence and competence in performing all aspects of general dentistry. The training includes experience in the recognized dental specialties. Tuition payment is required. No stipend is available.

Program Qualifications

  1. To be eligible for admission you must be a United States citizen, have a permanent resident visa, or hold an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (NOT eligible for financial aid) and proof of your status. Resident visas include:

    * U. S. permanent residents with I-551.
    * Eligible noncitizens with an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security showing one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Parolee" or"Cuban-Haitian Entrant ".

    Students in the U. S. on an F1 or F2 student visa only, on a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa only, or on a G- series visa (pertaining to international organizations) are not eligible.
  2. A TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-Based version or a minimum of 213 (computer-based) , www.toefl.org (the UF College of Dentistry code is 8612).
  3. Must have successfully completed the National Board Dental Examinations Part I and Part II within seven years of the application date. Visit www.ada.org.
  4. Hold a dental license to practice in a foreign country.
  5. You must be a graduate of an international dental school who has satisfactorily completed an academic program of not less than four years, resulting in a degree, diploma, or certificate in dentistry recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the country in which the school is located.
Application Process

Information for Internationally-Educated Dentists

1. Apply to PASS

All program applicants must apply through PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service), which is sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (www.adea.orgOpens in New Window). PASS is an application clearinghouse that provides uniform information to participating programs while relieving applicants of the burden of completing multiple individual applications. The PASS web site opens for application in late spring/early summer. Participation in the PASS program is mandatory. We advise applicants to apply as early as possible.

You must apply to PASS by the August 18th PASS deadline to insure we receive your application by our September 1st AEGD Program deadline.

For an application and instructions, please contact:

PASSOpens in New Window
1400 K Street NW, Suite 1100B
Washington, DC 20035-2403
202.289.8123
800.353.2237

Additional documentation to forward to PASS:

  • Two professional letters of recommendation.
  • A 300-500 word personal statement including clinical experience, personal activities, and future professional goals.
  • Official transcripts from every institution of higher learning which you have attended. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. These must be translated and certified in a Course by Course evaluation report with a GPA by ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., PO BOX 92970, Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970, 414.298.3400, www.ece.org). Only documents certified by ECE will be considered.

2. Send the following materials to:

Dr. Venita Sposetti
Assistant Dean of Admissions
University of Florida College of Dentistry/AEGD Hialeah
P.O. Box 100402
Gainesville FL 32610-0402

  • Official National Dental Board Examination scores no older than within seven years of the application date. Visit www.ada.org or request your scores from:

    National Board ScoresOpens in New Window
    Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
    211 East Chicago Ave., #1846
    Chicago, IL 60611
    800.621.8099 ext 465

  • Official TOEFL scores, www.toefl.org.
  • Official Dental school transcripts (including class standing).
  • Certified copy of diploma and dental license.
  • Proof of US citizenship or copy of the front and back of your Resident Alien Visa (Green Card). If you have an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative you will need to send a copy of your petition, marriage license (if married to a US Citizen), driver's license, and vehicle registration.
  • Complete the UFCD ApplicationPDF[243K] and print it out.
  • 2x2-inch photograph.

3. Complete the University of Florida Application:

  • Visit the UF Admissions page to complete your UF application online. Choose the Professional Schools option, complete the necessary forms, and pay the $30 application fee. Once you have submitted your payment, you will be given an 8-digit UFID number. Note: this is to be completed online. You do not need to make copies or mail this form to our office.

Application Status Updates

  • When the admissions office receives your application, you will be notified by email of any missing documentation throughout the application cycle.
  • Once the application deadline is reached and your application is complete, we will forward your file to the program director. Please contact the program director with questions on the program selection process.