Admissions

Requirements for graduation

Passing all classes with an average of "B" or above.
Successfully completing proficiency examinations.
Demonstrate clinical proficiency in orthodontics.
Completion of research project and publishable manuscript in AJDO format.
Passing Part II (written examination) of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2nd year – examination and travel costs at residents expense.
Attendance at all classes and clinics assigned.

Application process

Applications are accepted from May 1 to September 30 of each year.

Download the application: Orthodontic Program Application (pdf 224 kb)

Complete the application and mail it with the following:

Fully completed and signed application
Personal Essay
Application fee of US $50.00
2" x 2" photo

Additional documents required sent directly to University of Colorado Denver Program from originating institution:

Academic Evaluation Form from Dean of Dental School
Three Letters of Recommendation – at least one from former faculty and 2 from other faculty or orthodontists
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Official GRE scores (our Institutional code is 7209)
Official National Board Part I and II Scores

All documents should be sent to:

US POSTAL SERVICE ADDRESS

Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics Application
University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine
Mail Stop F849
P. O. Box 6508
Aurora, CO 80045

FED-EX or UPS DELIVERY

Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics

University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine

13065 E. 17th Ave, 3rd Floor

Aurora, CO 80045

(303) 724-6990

Interviews

Interviews are by invitation only – interviews will be held between October 1 and November 15 of each year and require one full day. Final selection is anticipated no later than December 1.

Further information:

e-mail: Hope.hart@uchsc.edu
Telephone: (303) 724-6990 (e-mail preferred)

Fax: (303) 724-6999

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