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Carolinas Medical Center / Oral Medicine

  1. Program Contact Information ↑ 

      Program Contact:

        Dr.  Joel J. Napenas 

        Carolinas HealthCare System 

        Carolinas Medical Center 

        Department of Oral Medicine 

        1000 Blythe Blvd. PO Box 32861 

        Charlotte, North Carolina  28232 

        Phone (Work): 704-355-1467 

        Email: joel.napenas@atriumhealth.org 

        State Program located in: North Carolina 


        Residency Program Coordinator  Linda Burke 

        Carolinas HealthCare System 

        Carolinas Medical Center 

        Department of Oral Medicine 

        1000 Blythe Blvd. PO Box 32861 

        Charlotte, North Carolina  28232 

        Phone (Work): 704-355-1467 

        Email: linda.burke@atriumhealth.org 

        State Program located in: North Carolina 


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      Program Deadline ↑ 

      ADEA PASS Application and Transcript Deadline: November 1

      Program Information ↑ 

        What date will your program start on? 07/01

        Length of Program:  24 months

        Program Number: OM81

        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: Resident in Oral Medicine

        Does your program participate in MATCH? No

        Estimated number of available positions for current application cycle: 2

        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)?:  Yes

        If available, please provide the web address for additional information:  https://atriumhealth.org/education/graduate-medical-education/physician-residencies/general-practice-dentistry-and-oral-medicine/omr

      Program Description ↑ 

       

       

      https://atriumhealth.org/education/graduate-medical-education/physician-residencies/general-practice-dentistry-and-oral-medicine/omr

       

       

      Program Requirements Part I ↑ 


        Program Specific Requirements

        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: No

        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: Yes

        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: Yes

        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: No

        Additional Information: 

        *photo is only needed when invited for an interview


        Program Supplemental Requirements

        Must submit supplemental application to the program: No

        Must submit supplemental application processing fee to the program: No

        Domestic Applicants:  $

        International Applicants: 

        Other (Please explain)  $

        Additional Information:  $


        Additional Information

        Interview schedule for the current application cycle: 

      Program Requirements Part II ↑ 

        General Requirements

        Must have passed Part 1, National Dental Board Examination: Yes

        Must have passed Part 2, National Dental Board Examination: No

        Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent: Yes

        Must have completed a one-year residency program: Yes

        Additional Information: 

        One-year residency program requirement:

        - must have completed a GPR or equivalent with inpatient hospital experience at an accredited US or Canadian based instutition

        If not completed a one-year residency program, may apply for 3-year track (first year being GPR at our institution).  Apply to the OM program only, not both, and if no GPR is indicated on the application, it will be considered for the 3-year track.


        Background

        Must be a U.S. Citizen: No

        Can be a permanent resident?: Yes

        Permanent residents must show proof of residency: Yes

        Will accept Canadian citizens: Yes

        Must have a limited permit: Yes

        Must have a U.S. dental license: No

        Must be eligible for state dental license: No

        Must have a valid state dental license: No

        Must be a graduate of: 

        Applicants without U.S. Dental Degrees: May be Considered

        Eligible Citizenship Types: 
        US citizen, US permanent resident
        US/ Canadian citizen, US/ Canadian permanent resident
        Non-US citizen/resident (no sponsorship)

        Additional Information: 

        For non-US or Canadian citizens, acceptance to the program is contingent upon obtaining an H-1B visa


        Additional Requirements for International Applicants

        Will accept foreign citizens (not including Canada): Yes

        Must be proficient in the English language: Yes

        Must report TOEFL score on ADEA PASS application: Yes

        Must submit original TOEFL score report to program: No

        Must have foreign transcripts evaluated: Yes

        Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program: No

        May be considered if graduated from non-ADA accredited dental school: Yes

        Additional Information: