Pediatric Dentistry

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The post-doctoral program is designed to prepare the student for a career in patient care in a private practice or a hospital setting. The student is expected to develop clinical skills in treating pediatric patients including those with special healthcare needs. Students are also expected to function effectively in the hospital environment, treating patients with complex medical problems. The post-doctoral program combined with a Master’s or PhD degree is intended for the clinician who wishes to pursue a career as a teacher/researcher and emphasizes scientific methodology together with research experience to develop skills required for independent research.

Application requirements: (We do not honor any application requirement waiver requests)

• Maryland Application

• PASS Application

  • Official Dental School Transcript
  • Upload of Official Undergraduate Transcript
  • Institutional Evaluation
  • 2 PEF Evaluations
  • Integrated National Dental Boards or National Board Scores Part I
  • ADAT Exam Scores (Accepting but not requiring)

• 2x2 Photo - Please email to postgradadmissions@umaryland.edu
  

• ‌‌‌In-State Classification Form (If you would like to be considered for in-state tuition)

Additional application requirements for foreign trained dentists only:

• Course by Course Evaluation of Foreign Transcript

• TOEFL Scores

  A minimum TOEFL Score of at least 550 paper-based, 213 computer based and 80 internet based is required.  If you are having the score report sent directly to the University of Maryland, please use code 5944 department 38.  If you use International English Language Testing System (IELTS) instead of TOEFL a minimum total score of 7 is required.

• Financial Documents
  ie Scholarship Letters, Bank Statements, Letter of Support
  

Licensing information for internationally trained dentists

• General Information on Dental Licensure