Q. Is the program open to international students?
No. International students are not eligible to apply to the AEGD programs unless they have a degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school.
Q. Is the program accredited?
Yes the program is accredited without reporting requirements
Q. Is there a salary for the AEGD Residency Program.
Yes. AEGD residents are paid at the
scale as first year medical residents. Medical, vision, disability, life, and professional
liability insurance benefits are also provided as well as annual leave, professional leave,
educational leave, sick leave, catastrophic leave, and maternity leave.
Q. What are the admission dates and application deadlines for the programs?
The application deadline for the AEGD program is December 15 of the year preceding
the start of the program. Late applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Q. When are candidates for residencies selected?
The AEGD program participates in the National Matching Services. Matches are submitted around
mid-January and Match results are announced at the end of January. The National Matching
Services announces the schedule yearly.
Q. How do I apply for the program?
The AEGD program participates in PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service) and
applications are submitted through this service. For more information about PASS go to:
www.ADEA.org/pass. PASS begins processing applications June 1 of each application cycle.
Q. How many resident positions are available?
Five.
Q. I have completed and submitted my application. Can you tell me the status?
Phone Dr. Peter Jensen (505-925-4029) any time to find out whether your application is complete.
Q. What are the academic requirements for acceptance into the residency programs?
Applicants must have a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school.
Q. Is a New Mexico dental license required to be in the program?
No. The New Mexico Dental Board issues a training license to dentists to participate
in the residency program. For activity outside the training program (i.e., moonlighting)
you must have a New Mexico dental license. New Mexico accepts the WREB and CRDTS regional
examinations.
Q. Are GRE or TOEFL scores required for admission?
GRE and TOEFL scores are not required, but applicants are welcome to submit these scores
if they feel that it enhances their application.
Q. Do I need to be able to speak Spanish?
No. Many of the staff are bilingual and the program offers a seminar in clinical Spanish.
Q. Is an interview required?
Interviews are highly recommended.
