College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Advanced and Graduate Education Programs

 

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

This three-year Certificate program provides the required educational background for candidates to take the certification examination of the American Board of Oral Pathology. Opportunities are available to pursue a Ph.D. degree in addition to the basic oral pathology training in an interdisciplinary area. The program includes extensive didactic instruction and training in diagnostic pathology as a foundation for other aspects of the curriculum. A firm foundation in histopathology is provided through the surgical pathology service of the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oncology. In addition to the didactic curriculum, residents are involved in the department's clinical programs in association with Oral Medicine, Oral Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology and other College of Dentistry clinics. Ample opportunities for patient contact and care are provided.

Application Process

Information for Internationally-Educated Dentists

Apply to PASS

All program applicants must apply through PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service), which is sponsored by the American Association of Dental Schools (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 website 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 deadline specified in the PASS materials to insure we receive your PASS application by our January 2nd deadline.

For an on-line application and instructions, visit the PASS website or contact:

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

Please send all of the following application materials to:

Dr. Pamela Sandow, Assistant Dean of Admissions
The University of Florida/Oral Pathology Program
P.O. Box 100402
Gainesville FL 32610-0402

  • Original official undergraduate school transcripts sent from the institution
  • National Boards Part I and II scores - request your scores from:
    Joint Commission on National Dental ExaminationsOpens in New Window
    211 East Chicago Ave., #1846
    Chicago, IL 60611
    800.621.8099 ext 465

Application Status Updates

  • Once the admissions office receives your application, you will be notified via email of any missing documentation throughout the application cycle, and up to the application deadline.
  • 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 for future questions on the program selection process.

International Students

Students having degrees from institutions not accredited by the American Dental Association will be considered for admission only after it has been determined that their academic backgrounds are equivalent to requirements set forth by the Council on Dental Education. Additional applicant materials required for International applicants are as follows:

  1. Official academic records corresponding to the transcripts issued in the United States (certificates, mark sheets, study lists, examination results, etc.) from dental schools and all other colleges and universities attended.*
  2. All transcripts must be translated and certified by:
    Educational Credential Evaluators, IncOpens in New Window.
    P.O. Box 92970
    Milwaukee WI 53202-0970
    414.289.3400
    A "course-by-course" report is required.
  3. TOEFLOpens in New Window Scores: Use institutional code #8612 to report scores.**
  4. National Boards Part I and II scores
    Joint Commission on National Dental ExaminationsOpens in New Window
    211 East Chicago Ave., #1846
    Chicago, IL 60611
    800.621.8099 ext 465

*An official record is a copy of an original document certified by an official of the school issuing the original document, by an official of the American Embassy, the institute of International Education, or the American Friends of the Middle East. An international student currently registered in a college in the United States may have a copy of his official records certified by the registrar of that college. Certification from any person other than the officials listed above will not be considered official and cannot be used as a basis for admission.

**International Students TOEFL test scores must be at least 80 (internet-based), 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based).

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