University of Virginia / General Practice Residency (12 months)

By June 1 applicants must complete/receive ADA or ADE program certification/diploma to comply with licensure requirements by the Virginia Board of Dentistry. 

1. Program Contact Information
2. Program Deadline
3. Program Information
4. Program Description
5. Program Requirements Part I
6. Program Requirements Part II

1. Program Contact Information ↑ 

   Program Contact:

   Dr.  Lavika Mor 

   UVA Dept of Dentistry 

   2nd Floor 

   1222 Jefferson Park Ave 

   Charlottesville, Virginia  22908-0740 

   Phone (Work): 434-924-8472 

   Email: lm3sk@virginia.edu 

   State Program located in: Virginia 

   
   

   Residency Coordinator  Lisa Horning 

   2nd Floor 

   1222 Jefferson Park Ave 

   Charlottesville, Virginia  22901 

   Phone (Work): 434-924-8472 

   Email: lmf2t@virginia.edu 

   State Program located in: Virginia 

   
   

   Website:

   https://med.virginia.edu/dentistry/ 

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   Program Deadline ↑ 

   ADEA PASS Application and Transcript Deadline: October 1

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   Program Information ↑ 

   What date will your program start on? 07/01

   Length of Program:  12-24 months

   Program Number: GPR683

   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 Completion awarded contingent upon satisfactory completion of the residency.

   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://med.virginia.edu/dentistry/general-practice-residency/externships-internships/

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   Program Description ↑ 

   The General Practice Dental Residency at the University of Virginia Health System offers both a one-year and two-year program designed to allow the practitioner to enhance knowledge and expand clinical skills developed in dental school.

   The program was established in 1974 and is fully accredited by the ADA. Applicants are selected yearly to fill open positions.

   Department of Dentistry | University of Virginia School of Medicine 

   https://twitter.com/UVADentistry

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG-m2s8P1YI&feature=youtu.be

   Graduate Medical Education | University of Virginia School of Medicine

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   Program Requirements Part I ↑ 

   
   

   Program Specific Requirements

   ADA ADAT Scores are Required: No

   ADA ADAT Scores are Accepted but Not Required: No

   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: Yes

   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: No

   Additional Information: 

   
   

   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

   Must be a graduate of an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited School of Dentistry or have completed/received certification/diploma by June 1 for at least one year of an ADA accredited Advanced Dental Education program in order to comply with licensure requirements for temporary or permanent licensure by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.

   Interview schedule for the current application cycle: 

   October 17, 21, and 24

   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: 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: 

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG-m2s8P1YI&feature=youtu.be

   
   

   Background

   Must be a U.S. Citizen: No

   Can be a permanent resident?: Yes

   Permanent residents must show proof of residency: No

   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: Yes

   Must have a valid state dental license: No

   Must be a graduate of: 

   Applicants without U.S. Dental Degrees: 

   Eligible Citizenship Types: 
   US citizen, US permanent resident
   US/ Canadian citizen, US/ Canadian permanent resident
   
   
   

   Additional Information: 

   
   

   Additional Requirements for International Applicants

   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: No

   Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program: No

   May be considered if graduated from non-ADA accredited dental school: No

   Additional Information: