University
of Florida College of Dentistry Graduate Admissions: Oral & Maxillofacial
Pathology Program
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.
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Application
Process:
. Original official transcripts
sent from the College both undergraduate and dental
school
. Application (Download FORM
I)
. Dean's evaluation letter.
(Download FORM II )
. Faculty evaluation letter,
submit two (2). (Download FORM III
)
. Photograph 2x2
. National Boards Part I
and II scores (can be part of Dean's letter)
NOTE: Form II must be from
the dean of your dental school and Form III
should be completed by two
dental school faculty members who are well acquainted with your performance
and attitude (faculty advisor, etc.) or
by
individuals who can provide
information relevant to your potential for success in your chosen field
of training. Complete Part A of each form before forwarding it to the reference.
Please note this program does
not participate in PASS. Applicants apply only to The University of Florida
College of Dentistry and send materials directly to: Venita Sposetti, Assistant
Dean of Admissions, The University of Florida College of Dentistry/OralPath
Program, P O Box 100402, Gainesville, FL 32610-0402.
See additional Conditions
Of Enrollment
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 the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.,
P.O. Box 92970, Milwaukee, WI 3202-0970, (414) 289-3400. www.ece.org
A
"course-by-course" report is required from E.C.E.
3. TOEFL Scores: USE INSTITUTIONAL
CODE #5812 FOR REPORTING YOUR SCORES.**
www.toefl.org
4. National Board Scores -
Joint Commission on National
Dental Examinations
211 East Chicago Ave., #1846
Chicago, IL 60611
800-621-8099 ext 465
www.ada.org
*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 nstitute
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 (Scholarly
Writing Program): Students whose TOEFL score is below 550 (or below 213
on the computer-based test) must enroll in some remedial course work. The
student should take a screening test given by the Office of Instructional
Resources (OIR). The result of this test will indicate the needs of the
student and the appropriate remedial work to be taken either ENS 4449 or
ENS 4450. Remedial work will not count toward any degree requirements
