The advanced dental specialty education program in endodontics offers the resident a comprehensive 24-month course of study in clinical and didactic endodontics. The program is designed to educate qualified individuals to pursue careers as practicing clinical dental specialists in endodontics. The program meets the educational requirements for limitation of practice to the specialty of endodontics and prepares the student for examination by the American Board of Endodontics. Students completing the program earn a specialty Certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. The program conforms to the Standards for Advanced Specialty Education in Endodontics and carries a full approval status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Which department am I in?
School of Dentistry
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
US$33,746.00
per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline
Expected August 2027
Start date
Expected August 2027
Venue
MCV Campus
1012 East Marshall Street,
Richmond,
Virginia,
23298, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:Graduation from an accredited university or its equivalent, with a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or the international equivalentFor international students, an external credential evaluation of all international transcripts to complete the application (WES, ECE, and AACRAO are some of the recommended NACES-approved providers.)One “deans letter” from the academic institution from which the individual received the dental degree that gives class rank, GPA and overall academic recommendationTwo letters of recommendation from individuals who are in a position to judge the applicants ability to engage in graduate study and pursue advanced dental trainingA written letter of professional intent or biographical statement that reflects the candidates desire to pursue the specialty and the intent upon receipt of the degree and certificateA resume or curriculum vitaeAn administrative application fee made payable to the Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry (See website for details. This fee is in addition to the application fee that has to be paid with the submission of the graduate application. One year of an AEGD, GPR or the private practice equivalent is preferred but not required.)
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