Application for Post-doctoral Programs
Step 2: Boston University supplemental application and fee
Thank you for your interest in applying to a post-doctoral program at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
To be considered for admission to a post-doctoral program at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, an applicant must hold a DMD or DDS United States dental degree or its international equivalent. Current pre-doctoral students may start the application process during their final pre-doctoral year; however, the dental degree must be awarded before an admitted candidate can matriculate into a post-doctoral program.
Step 1: PASS Application
All applicants must submit the PASS application.
ADEA PASS = American Dental Education Association Post-doctoral Application Support Service. www.adea.org
Boston University guidelines for PASS applicant assessment types
PASS requires the institutional evaluation and a minimum of one PPI (Personal Potential Index) assessment for application submission. The Professional Evaluation Form (PEF, similar to a traditional letter of recommendation) is not required by PASS for application completion.
A submitted application that contains only the minimum PASS required assessments will be reviewed. Applications with multiple applicant assessments are preferred by Boston University, as they provide the reviewer with more information to consider in the admission decision.
Boston University recommends submission of the following assessments through the PASS application:
- Institutional Evaluation Form (IEF, Dean’s Letter)—required
- Personal Potential Index (PPI)—3 preferred
- Professional Evaluation Form (PEF)—2 recommended
An evaluator may submit either the PEF or PPI, but not both forms for one applicant.
The PEF is suitable for assessments of performance in a clinical or research setting.
MATCH
Post-doctoral Dental Matching Program, administered by National Matching Services Inc.
Match is required in addition to PASS for:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
Match registration is available through PASS.
Step 2: Boston University supplemental application and fee
All applicants must submit the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine supplemental application and application fee. Access to the supplemental application is provided to the applicant by Admissions via email after the PASS application has been received at Boston University. No link to the supplemental application is posted online. The PASS application must be received by the Admissions office before the supplemental application can be issued. We request completion of the supplemental application within two weeks after receipt of the email.
The specialty departments offer several options for post-doctoral certificates and degrees; in the supplemental application you will indicate the degree program that interests you. You will have the opportunity to provide a brief statement describing what interests you about Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and, if you have any affiliation with the University, you may provide that information.
As you complete the supplemental application, you will be directed to a secure online payment system where you may use a debit or credit card to submit the institutional application fee. The application fee is nonrefundable and is not credited toward any charges when an accepted applicant registers as a student. Following online submission of the application fee, Admissions will log the payment and a confirmation email will be sent within a week of payment.
- The application fee is $75 USD for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
- The application fee is $105 USD for non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents.
Step 3: Documents
Please refer to the table and arrange for the relevant official documents to be sent to Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Post-doctoral Admissions. We cannot accept faxes or photocopies of official documentation. Materials submitted become part of the applicant’s record and will not be returned.
Official documentation should be directed to:
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental MedicinePost-doctoral Admissions
100 East Newton Street, Suite G305
Boston, MA 02118 USA
| U.S. Educated | International | TOEFL notes |
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| official undergraduate transcript sent directly from your undergraduate college or university to Post-doctoral Admissions | official TOEFL score report sent directly from ETS, Educational Testing Service, to Post-doctoral Admissions
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International applicant recommended TOEFL score:
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| Official National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part 1 results sent directly from testing agency to Post-doctoral Admissions | (NBDE Part I results are optional) |
| U.S. Educated | International | TOEFL notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official dental school transcript indicating dental degree conferred, sent directly from your dental school to Post-doctoral Admissions | Official ECE Course-by-Course Dental Transcript Translation and Evaluation sent directly from Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., ece.org. | Admitted international post-doctoral students in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pediatric Dentistry must obtain a Massachusetts Limited License, which has more stringent TOEFL requirements. See below. |
| Official dental school transcript sent directly from your dental school |
Additional Information
English proficiency requirement for International Applicants: TOEFL
International applicants must be proficient in the English language. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit a recent TOEFL score (TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old).
For general admissions consideration, the minimum TOEFL score requirements are:
- 85 or above on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
- 550 or above on the paper-based examination (TOEFL PBT)
English proficiency requirements for Massachusetts Limited License
For Massachusetts licensure, if the student’s dental degree is from a school where instruction (written or oral) was in a language other than English, documentation of a TOEFL score or the Academic Format International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score must be submitted with the license application. The minimum Academic Format IELTS score acceptable for licensure in Massachusetts is 7.0. English proficiency requirements for licensure are different from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine requirements. Results from IELTS will be considered for Massachusetts licensure, but IELTS is not accepted for program admissions consideration. The TOEFL is required for Boston University admissions consideration.
Higher TOEFL scores are required to obtain a Massachusetts Limited License than for admission. A Massachusetts Limited License is necessary for rotations at affiliated sites. Check with the program to inquire when the application for a Limited License will be required. The more stringent TOEFL requirements pertain to these programs:
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
For Massachusetts licensure, the minimum overall TOEFL score is 90 on the internet-based exam (iBT), or 577 on the paper-based exam (TOEFL PBT). Furthermore, if a student has achieved an overall score of 90 but one of the TOEFL sections is deficient, the student will need to retake the TOEFL.
For licensure, the minimum overall iBT score is 90 and the minimum scores on the iBT sections are:
- 25 Written
- 24 Spoken
- 21 Reading
- 17 Listening
U.S. Social Security Number
If accepted into AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) you must obtain a U.S. Social Security Number prior to the start of the program.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact us.
Post-doctoral Admissions email: postadm@bu.edu
Admissions Office telephone: 617-638-4787
Applying to more than one specialty
Individuals who submit an application to more than one specialty are required to complete a supplemental application for each department (PASS designation). It is sufficient to provide one official undergraduate transcript (U.S.-educated applicants) or one official TOEFL score report (international applicants).
Reapplicants
Individuals who applied during a prior admissions cycle and who wish to reapply must submit a new PASS application for the current cycle. No documents are maintained by Admissions from previous cycles.
Application review and interviews
The application review is performed by the program department. Departments require the completion of the application before they begin review of the applicant’s file. We recommend that you complete your application file as early as possible.
Candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted by the department. Evaluative interviews are part of the application process required by most departments for candidates of interest. An interview does not guarantee acceptance into a program.
Official admissions decisions and application communications are conveyed to the applicant through the Admissions office by email.
