Admissions and Application: PGY-1 Level
Program Requirements:
To apply for the PGY-1 level, you need to be graduating or have graduated from an accredited dental school in the United States or Canada. A DDS/DMD degree is required.
For NY State Applicants Only:
If you have an international dental degree and a DDS/DMD degree from the US or Canada, you must have your education approved by the NY State Department of Education for your application to be considered. To get approval, you need to complete and submit an Education Record Form (ERF) to both the program and the NY State Department of Education. You can find the form on the website: www.op.nysed.gov.
Immigration Sponsorship:
If you are not a US citizen, permanent residents or green card holder, you must provide documentation of your identity and U.S. work authorization that is valid for the duration of the program. If you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) or you are an F-1 student who will apply for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa, it is important to ensure that you can obtain U.S. work authorization for the entire duration of the program. The program does not provide H-1B sponsorship, but TN-1 sponsorship is available for eligible participants under NAFTA.
PASS:
All applicants must submit their applications to the program through the PASS system. You can find more information about application requirements and deadlines on the PASS website: www.adea.org/PASSapp.
The program has a deadline of December 1 in most regions. Each region has its own PASS ID number, and candidates can apply to multiple regions if desired.
Required Application Documents:
- Recommendation Letters/Personal Evaluation Forms (PEFS): We require 3 clinical recommendation letters. 2 of the clinical letters must be from operative/restorative faculty who were in a supervisory capacity that can attest to your general dentistry skills. The final letter can be from a specialty faculty member who can attest to your clinical skill.
- If you have graduated and are currently employed, at least 1 letter must come from a dentist who has observed your clinical ability within the last 6 months. The letter must be written on school and/or company letterhead and signed by the person writing it, with all titles and faculty appointments noted.
- Dean's Letter (IEF): Must be sent directly from the Dean through the application portal or emailed directly on Dental School letterhead from a dental school email address or released to NYU email via a school portal.
- Dental School Transcript: Needs to be official
- Resume/CV- Must include the following information: Address, phone number, email, and attendance at all academic institutions with start and end dates. For graduates only – list all activities from dental school graduation to the current time of application. Note: if there is a gap (no activity) anytime between dental school and the time of application, CV must describe the reason for the gap/no activity- see sample CV
- Personal Statement
- National Dental Board Scores
- NBDE: The program accepts NBDE exam results, however, the examination is not required for application to the program
- INBDE: The program accepts INBDE exam results, however, the examination is not required for application to the program
State Dental License Eligibility:
If a region requires a state dental license or permit to practice dentistry within the scope of the program, you must be eligible for licensure. Please refer to the individual state dental board requirements for licensure.
MATCH:
All applicants must register for a MATCH ID number. Each program region has its own MATCH ID number. For more information about the MATCH process, rank order submission deadline, and release of MATCH results, please visit the website: www.natmatch.com/dentres.
POST-MATCH:
After the MATCH results are released, the program may accept applications if positions are available. You can apply using the PASS application until it closes in early February, or you can use the free post-match application on this website.
PGY-2 Level:
The application requirements for the optional PGY-2 level are the same as those for the PGY-1 level, in addition to providing evidence of completion of a PGY-1 level CODA-accredited AEGD or GPR program.