Program Overview

Program Overview

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is designed for graduates of US/Canadian accredited dental schools. The program aims to provide advanced training in general dentistry, with a focus on clinical practice and research.

Admissions Information

How to Apply

Students must apply to the program through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS). The application deadline is October 15.

Requirements for US/Canadian-trained Applicants

• The AEGD program accepts applicants from US/Canadian accredited schools into the AEGD-NYP residency program.
• All candidates must possess a DDS/DMD degree prior to the start of the program.
• National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) and the Integrated National Board Dental Examination:
  • Applicants who have completed their dental program (US/Canadian or International) Spring 2020 or prior must have taken and passed Part I & Part II at the time of the application.
  • Applicants who are in the process of completing their dental program (US/Canadian or International) and have not taken the NBDE Part I or II must have taken and passed the INBDE prior to the application deadline.
• Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT):
  • ADAT is not required for acceptance to the AEGD program.
  • However, those candidates who have taken the exam may submit their score by the application deadline.

Additional Requirements

• All applicants are required to submit a minimum of four (4) recommendation letters:
  • One (1) of the four letters must be an Institutional Evaluation letter.
  • Three (3) of the letters must be professional evaluation letters from dental faculty.
• Submission of an application fee of $125 that must be submitted by credit card at the same time you submit your application.
• Eligible applicants must be graduates of approved dental schools in the United States or Canada.
• Eligible applicants must be US Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Canadian citizens.

Stipend

US & Canadian candidates in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program are registered as Postdoctoral Clinical Fellows in Dental Medicine appointed at the College of Dental Medicine. Residents will receive a stipend of approximately $60,000; tuition and fees are waived.

Licensing

Attending an AEGD program in New York does not necessarily allow students without a DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited program to practice dentistry in the US. You can review the American Dental Association website for licensure overview of specific state requirements.

Program Details

• The AEGD Program participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program, and all US & Canadian trained applicants are required to register for the match.
• The school’s match program number is not specified.
• The program code to select is AEGD120 for US/Canadian-trained applicants applying via the ADEA-PASS portal.