I EARNED A DENTAL DEGREE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, HOW CAN I PRACTICE IN THE U.S.?

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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 Dr Montoya 2005

4. NDBE Part Iwww.ada.org/prof/ed/testing • 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 • Dr Montoya 2005

5. ECE evaluationwww.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.

6. Preparationmaterials 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. • Dr Montoya 2005

7. 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) • 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. • Paper Based Test (PBT) Areas tested: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, structure and written expression. • 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.

8. 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. • Dr Montoya 2005

9. 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. • Dr Montoya 2005

10. 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… • Dr Montoya 2005

11. 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. • Dr Montoya 2005

12. 2006 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLSPROGRAM INFORMATION

13. 2006 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLSADMISSION INFORMATION

14. 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