Master of Science in Dentistry- Pediatric Dentistry

Virginia Commonwealth University

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an American Dental Association-accredited dental schoolSuccessful completion of Part I of the National Dental Board Exam at the time of application and completion of Part II by the time of matriculation or successful completion of the Integrated National BoardMinimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or equivalentRanking in the top 50 percent of the class of the dental school attendedPersonal interviewParticipation status with American Dental Education Association Postdoctoral Application Support Service and the Postdoctoral Dental Matching ProgramAgreement to participate in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching ProgramAgreement to participate in the ADEA PASSGraduation or anticipated graduation from a CODA-accredited U.S. or Canadian dental schoolEligibility to obtain a Virginia Temporary Residents License from the Virginia Board of DentistryCompletion of TOEFL or IELTS for students whose native language is not EnglishApplication to the pediatric graduate program is accepted through the ADEA PASS program. The PASS application should include the following items:Online application formEssay/personal statement: Students should provide a personal history that explains what led them to apply for an educational program in pediatrics and including plans for the future and any factors the applicant believes are important for the school to know in reviewing the application. Please limit comments to one page.Curriculum vitae/resume: Applicants should include a curriculum vitae/resume to provide more information about themselves, including education and work experiences, awards, honors, research experiences, and personal interests.Undergraduate college transcripts: Include official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended before dental school.Dental school transcriptsInstitution Evaluation Form (completed by the dean of the applicants dental school)Personal potential index report (evaluation of different criteria by three to five evaluators compiled into a single report)Professional evaluations: two letters of recommendation from individuals who can personally attest to the applicants professional and personal qualities (the program directors letter can count as one). A letter from the chair of pediatrics is not required, but may be included if the chair has personal knowledge of the applicants skills. Note: Professional evaluations are listed as optional for PASS; however, they must be submitted for VCUs program.