I EARNED A DENTAL
DEGREE IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY, HOW CAN
I PRACTICE IN THE
U.S.?
SHORT ANSWER – YOU MUST
EARN A U.S. DEGREE
International Doctorss
Programs in California
• LLU – IDP (International Dentist Program)
www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry
• UCSF – IDP (International Dentist Program)
dentistry.ucsf.edu
• USC –ASPID (Advanced Standing Program for
International Dentist)
www.usc.edu/dental
• UCLA – PPID (Professional Program for International
Dentist)
Uclasod.dent.ucla.edu
• Pacific - IDS (International Dental Studies)
www.dental.pacific.edu
To begin National Board Part I score
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) score
Letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
ECE (Educational Credential
Evaluators) report
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NDBE Part I
www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing
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Credentials verified by ECE (general report)
One day exam
Application submitted w/money order or cashier check, no personal
checks accepted.
Computerized ($215)
Twice/year, results 3-4wks after
Paper-based ($ 130)
July/December, results 6-8wks after
Contents: (100 MCQ each)
Anatomic Sciences
Biochemistry-Physiology
Microbiology-Pathology
Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
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ECE evaluation
www.ece.org
• General ($85) for applying NBDE
Each educational credential and its U.S. equivalent
• Course-by-Course ($135) for applying to dental
schools
Each educational credential and its U.S. equivalent
Grade average
Each postsecondary course
U.S. equivalent credit and grade for each
postsecondary course
Identification of upper level courses
• According from your country of origin there are specific
requirements.
Preparation materials
for NBDE I
• Dental decks
www.deckscorp.com or 800-457-7126
• ASDA booklets print outs
www.asdanet.org/store
(new release of 2004 booklet in 2005)
• Kaplan review (courses +review book)
www.kaptest.com
• NDBE I review books.
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TOEFL
url www.ets.org
English proficiency test for nonnative speakers for college and university
settings. TOEFL scores last for 2 years. $140 (includes 1 examinee
score record and 4 score recipients)
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Computer Based Test (CBT) get a score range after taking the test
according to all the areas except essay writing. Areas tested: listening,
reading, structure, writing.
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Paper Based Test (PBT) Areas tested: reading comprehension,
listening comprehension, structure and written expression.
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Internet Based Test (iBT) starting sep 2005. Tests all four language
skills that are important for effective communication: speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Worldwide introduction in 2006. CBT
and PBT will be given until iBT is implemented.
Letters of
recommendation…
• Requirements vary depending on each
school.
• Some schools ask for letters from: dean or
head official of the applicant’s school, dental
school clinical instructor, person of the
applicant’s choosing.
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Personal Statement…
• Clear, demonstrated
interest/motivation.
• Leadership
• Good communication skills
• This statement allows you to tell the
admissions committee anything that
you want them to know about you that
is not included in other parts of the
application.
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Curriculum Vitae…
• Demonstrated academic readiness
• Community service/volunteer work
• Include: education, professional
employment/organizations,
research/publications, honors/awards.
www.studentdoctor.net
www.bestsampleresume.com
www.ddsresources.com
Etc…
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Financial Aid…
Having the complete tuition amount is not
always possible. Ways to get financial
aid:
• FAFSA federal aid (US citizens and
elegible non-citizens)
• Private loans
Ask financial aid officer of each dental
school.
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2006 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
PROGRAM INFORMATION
1ST YR
APPL FEE
TEST MO
NO INT
ACC MO
START
LENGTH
SIZE
LLU
1985
$60
Oct
35
Oct
10-Mar
10-Sept
21 mo.
20 (total)
UCSF
2001
$150
Nov
60
Dec
July
24 mo.
24
USC
1968
$145
Nov
150
Nov
April
25 mo.
32
UCLA
2002
$150
Oct
36
Dec
Summer
24 mo.
12
PACIFIC
1987
$75
Nov
88
Dec
July
24 mo
16
SCHOOL
2006 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
ADMISSION INFORMATION
SCHOOL
LLU
NB
LOW
TOEFL
Part I:
12
Paper:
550
& II:
79
Computer:
213
iBT:
Part I:
UCSF
USC
UCLA
PACIFIC
MIN
only
83
Paper:
575
Computer:
230
iBT:
88
75
Paper:
600
II:
--
Computer:
250
(factor)
iBT:
100
Part I:
Paper:
560
Computer:
--
(Rx’d)
iBT:
87
Part I:
Paper:
580
Computer:
237
only
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80
iBT:
TECH
TECH $
INTER
no
yes-non dental
$0
yes
yes
3 preps
$200
yes
no
4 preps
$40-$75
yes
yes
3 preps
$300
yes
no
2 preps
$100
yes
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Part I:
& II:
WRITE
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Thank you for listening
Eugene Sekiguchi DDS
USC School of Dentistry
Director of ASPID
Associate Dean for Int’l, Prof’l &
Legisl Affairs
sekiguch@usc.edu, 213 821-5526