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How to Apply

We appreciate your interest in applying to our program. In this section you will find information on specific application requirements for the externship, internship, and residency programs.

Deadlines

All supplemental materials should be sent to the department directly by Sept. 1 of each year. Our application materials deadline is Sept. 1 except the CBSE score. We will accept CBSE scores after this date, please forward your score as soon as it is received.

Application for Admission

The program participates in the Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS) of the American Association of Dental Schools as well as the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program.

You may obtain your PASS application by writing to the following address:

Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
American Dental Education Association
1400 K Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
617.612.2065 (PASS Customer Service)
800.353.2237 (Toll-Free Customer Service)
passinfo@passweb.org

Please note that in addition to the PASS application, we request a 2x2 inch photograph for identification purposes. This may be attached to the PASS application or sent separately.

All applicants are required to take the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Basic Science Examination.  This test is offered through AAOMS and further information can be found at www.aaoms.org/education-research/dental-students/nbme-for-oms-applicants.

Mail additional application material to:

Dr. Doug Kendrick, DDS, FACS
Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program Director
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Final acceptance requires a personal interview.

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