Orthodontics
Length of Program: 3 years
Number of Positions: 4 for graduates of CODA accredited dental schools
Financial Arrangement: UC Salary Breakdown
*** Postgraduates are required to pay tuition for the Oral Biology Master's Program. For more information about these fees, please refer to the UCLA Graduate Division fees page.***
Program Director: Dr. Sunil Kapila
The Orthodontics Postgraduate Training Program is designed to train clinical specialists at the postgraduate level and includes extensive didactic, clinical, and research experience. Although the major study concentration is in orthodontics, research in any of the allied medical or dental sciences is acceptable. Successful postgraduates must complete the requirements for both the Master's degree in Oral Biology and the Orthodontics Postgraduate Training Program in order to be awarded a certificate of completion for the orthodontic program.
Selection Process & Factors
Selected candidates will be invited to interview. If you have been selected, you will be notified by telephone and/or email.
Timing of Interviews: Late September to early October
The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:
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Academic achievement
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Quality of research, publications, and teaching experience
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Leadership and community service experiences
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Other relevant experiences
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Demonstrated interest in orthodontics
Applicants will be notified of acceptance through the Match service. To find out when results will be available, please consult the Match service. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will be issued upon acceptance. After being accepted, candidates must also apply to the Oral Biology Master's Program.
Accreditation Statement
The program in Orthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and has been granted the accreditation status of "Approval without Reporting Requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653, by visiting www.ada.org/coda, or by mail at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.