GPR Director Octavia Lively DDS
VA Portland Health Care System
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd
P3DENT
Portland, Oregon 97239
Phone (Work): 503-273-5024
Email: VHAPOR-DentalGPRProgram@va.gov
State Program located in: Oregon
What date will your program start on? 07/01
Length of Program: 12 months
Program Number: GPR653
Is your program located in an academic institution or clinical institution? Hospital
Does your program offer any graduate degrees or certificates? Yes
If Yes, please list Graduate degrees or certificates offered: Certificate of General Practice Residency
Does your program participate in MATCH? Yes
Estimated number of available positions for current application cycle: 4
Does your program accept predoctoral students as externs (typically described as 1-2 weeks of voluntary, full-time, primarily observational experiences without formal educational objectives or affiliation)?: No
The VA Portland Health Care System Dental Service offers a general practice residency in dentistry program, which is approved by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and affiliated with Oregon Health Sciences University. Please see website for additional program information.
Dental Residency Program | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs
ADA ADAT Scores are Required: No
ADA ADAT Scores are Accepted but Not Required: Yes
Must upload unofficial undergraduate transcripts to the ADEA PASS application: Yes
Must submit Dental School transcripts to the program (in addition to ADEA PASS): No
Must report GRE scores in the ADEA PASS application: No
Must submit original GRE scores to the program: No
Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application: Yes
Must submit a photocopy or a notarized copy of your dental school diploma to the program: No
Must submit Dental Admissions Test (DAT) score: No
Must submit official NBDE results to ADEA PASS: No
Must submit official INBDE results to ADEA PASS: No
Must submit a National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE) score. (OMS only): No
Must submit a 2" x 2" photo to the program: Yes
Must contact program for additional requirements: No
Must visit program website for additional requirements: Yes
Additional Information:
The following MUST be either uploaded into ADEA PASS or forwarded to the Program Director:
If not uploaded to PASS, please email documents to vhapor-dentalGPRdirector@va.gov, or mail to:
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road
P-3-Dent
Attn: Program Director
Portland, OR 97239
Must submit supplemental application to the program: Yes
Must submit supplemental application processing fee to the program: No
Domestic Applicants: $ 0
International Applicants:
Other (Please explain) $
Additional Information: $
Note that the Department of Veterans Affairs General Practice Residency is only open to US Citizens.
Applications submitted early and complete will be given priority for review. Deadline is Oct 1, 2022; incomplete applications submitted after this date will NOT be considered.
In addition to the PASS application requirements, you must complete an application form (VA Form 10-2850b) and submite a 2x2 photo. These may be uploaded to PASS, or sent by email or mail.
Email address: vhapor-dentalGPRdirector@va.gov
Mailing Address:
VA Portland Health Care System
Dental Service P-3-Dent
Attn: GPR Director
3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239
Telephone Number (503) 273-5024
Fax (503)220-3442
Initial interviews (Virtual) - October/early November
Second round interviews (in person) - November/December
Must have passed Part 1, National Dental Board Examination: Yes
Must have passed Part 2, National Dental Board Examination: Yes
Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent: Yes
Must have completed a one-year residency program: No
Additional Information:
Part 2 boards need not be completed prior to applying, but must be passed prior to starting residency. The same goes for the DDS/DMD degree.
Must be a U.S. Citizen: Yes
Can be a permanent resident?: No
Permanent residents must show proof of residency: No
Will accept Canadian citizens: No
Must have a limited permit: No
Must have a U.S. dental license: No
Must be eligible for state dental license: Yes
Must have a valid state dental license: No
Must be a graduate of:
Applicants without U.S. Dental Degrees: Will Not be Considered
Eligible Citizenship Types:
US citizen, US permanent resident
Additional Information:
Will accept foreign citizens (not including Canada): No
Must be proficient in the English language: Yes
Must report TOEFL score on ADEA PASS application: No
Must submit original TOEFL score report to program: No
Must have foreign transcripts evaluated: Not Applicable
Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program: Not Applicable
May be considered if graduated from non-ADA accredited dental school: No
Additional Information:
Department of Veterans Affairs General Practice Residency is only open to US Citizens who graduated from an ADA accredited dental school.
Foreign citizens and those individuals who attended a non-ADA accredited school are not eligible for VA residency programs.