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Applications are due June 16

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Application Procedures

*For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, the UCSF International Dentist Pathway will only be offering a 3- year track. This 36-month program will ensure full integration with our DDS curriculum and clinical experience resulting in our graduates being well-prepared for a professional career in the U.S. It also allows our IDP cohort to partake in amazing research opportunities available at UCSF.*

We strongly advise applicants to apply early, to submit all materials as requested, and to promptly resolve any problems or questions that may arise, to ensure timely review and decision notification.
All required application materials must be received by ADEA CAAPID on or before June 16, 11:59 p.m. EST.

1. Application

Applications are processed through the American Dental Education Association - Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (ADEA CAAPID). The application can be submitted starting March 6 and must be electronically submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on June 16. We advise you to begin your ADEA CAAPID application early to allow yourself sufficient time to complete it by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Supplemental Questions

The UCSF supplemental questions are in the UCSF school section of the ADEA CAAPID application. These biographical statement questions are listed below:

We are interested in learning more about you as a person and the unique experiences, interests and skills that set you apart from other candidates. Your biographical statements are used to expand upon the information in your application. The replies to these questions should not be a repeat of what you wrote in response to the questions in the application.

1. How have you prepared yourself for learning and practicing dentistry in the U.S.? (1,500-character limit)
2. Please share with UCSF's Admissions Committee a time you made a mistake while practicing dentistry. What was the situation and your role? What did you learn? (1,500-character limit)
3. Outside of dentistry, please share with UCSF's Admissions Committee something unique about your background that would benefit others in the IDP Class of 2028. (1,500-character limit)
4. What is your experience in indirect or direct restoration in your dental education? (i.e., amalgam, composites, rubber dam). (1,500-character limit)
5. What materials/techniques have you used or were taught in your education for direct and indirect restorative dentistry? (1,500-character limit)
6. What significant dental experiences have you had in the past 3 years? (list 2-3). If none, please indicate how you have kept up with your dental skills. (1,500-character limit)

2. Transcripts and Evaluations

Required: Submit an official ECE or WES course-by-course evaluation of all international coursework and upload a copy of your international transcripts (dental school and all other college/university level course work) via the ADEA CAAPID application. If you cannot have an official ECE or WES evaluation sent to ADEA CAAPID and you have a copy, please scan and upload to the ADEA CAAPID application.

Please note: If selected for an interview, applicants will be required to submit an official transcript from all international institutions (college level). These documents will be required prior to the interview date. Official transcripts must be sent directly to UCSF from the issuing institution(s). Notarized copies are not acceptable.

3. National Boards and TOEFL

Submit official scores via ADEA CAAPID application.

National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) scores: Passing the Part 1 and Part 2 of the National Board Dental Examination or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination is optional but strongly recommended.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores within two years of the opening of the application cycle: Minimum TOEFL score of 95 or higher on the internet-based test (iBT). We are accepting the home based TOEFL exam scores. MyBest TOEFL scores are accepted and should be uploaded to the ADEA CAAPID application.

4. Letters of Recommendation

Please submit three letters of recommendation via the ADEA CAAPID application. One from a clinician who has supervised your work, one from an academic from your home institution (required within 5 years from graduating; if unable to obtain, you can submit two professional letters of recommendation); and one of your choice. If your recommender is unable to obtain letterhead, we require them to upload the letter directly to ADEA CAAPID and it must include their electronic signature and all of their contact information.

5. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please upload your CV to the ADEA CAAPID application.

6. UCSF Fee

To have your application processed, please submit the non-refundable UCSF application processing fee of $200 (USD) at our Online Payment System. Checks will not be accepted.

7. Clinical Experience

Clinical experience is not required but suggested.

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