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Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
http://dentistry.usc.edu

Description of Program
ASPID is designed to teach qualified dentists from other countries the knowledge and skills found in the United States. The
program can be completed within two years. The first year is devoted to technical and academic procedures and the second
year to clinical training as necessary to achieve graduation qualifications. A Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is awarded at
completion of the program. All graduates are eligible to take the clinical board examination required for licensure in the US.

Contact Information
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Advanced Standing Program for International
Dentists (ASPID)
925 W 34 Street, 201
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Telephone: 213-740-2851
Fax: 213-740-8109
Email: [email protected]
dentistry.usc.edu/education

Program Details
Length of Program: 24 months
Program Application Deadline: August 15
th
, 2012
Start Date: April/May2013
Class Size: 32
Degree Awarded: D.D.S.

Requirements to Apply to Program

English Language Proficiency
Must be proficient in the English language
Applicants who are non- US Citizen/ Permanent Resident, even if schooled in the US, are required to take TOEFL
Must submit original TOEFL score report directly to program (not to ADEA CAAPID)
The Internet Based Test (IBT) is preferred; applicants should receive a minimum of 100 (Min of 20 in each
section). USC will still accept the Computer Based (CBT) (min. 250) as well as the Paper Based (PBT) (min. of
600). Exam scores are valid for two years prior to matriculation (i.e. applicants seeking to enroll in 2013 scores
taken before May 2011 are not valid). Please send the official TOEFL score to USC. . TOEFL Code: 4852 Dept
Code: 00 (undergrad)

National Board Dental Examination Requirements
Program requires passage of NBDE Part I to be considered for admission
Submit sealed official National Board Dental Exam Scores to program (not to ADEA CAAPID) after submitting
ADEA CAAPID application
A minimum score of 75 composite score is required. National Board Part II is recommended but not required.

Letter of Evaluation
Program prefers one Letter of Evaluation to come from dean of dental school from which applicant graduated
An additional Letter of Evaluation is required from a faculty member of the dental school which applicant
graduated from. Applicants may submit one additional letter if they desire.

Transcripts and Evaluations
Applicant must submit to ADEA CAAPID a detailed course by course evaluation by WES or ECE.
o If ECE is submitted, WES is still be required upon acceptance
If admitted, program will require official transcripts from dental program to be directly sent to program.
Please submit mark sheets, copy of Dental Degree, Proof of License to practice to program. Please submit all
forms in original language and English translation where applicable.

Application Fees
Send a non-refundable application fee to program (not to ADEA CAAPID) after submitting ADEA CAAPID
application
USC application Fee: $145.00. USC will accept personal check, cashier check, or money order made payable to
USC School of Dentistry. Please mail to: 925 West 34
th
Street. DEN 201 Los Angeles, CA 90089

Other Documents That Should Be Sent Directly to Program (not to ADEA CAAPID)
Please email a 2 X 2 passport style photograph to program (not to ADEA CAAPID) at [email protected]
after submitting ADEA CAAPID application. Please include your name and CAAPID ID #in the email, J PEG
image format is preferred.

Additional Requirements
The interview includes a Practical Dental Exam, which may also include a written dental exam. The purposes of
the interview is (1) to evaluate each applicants methods and skills (2) to determine each candidates artist ability
(3) group interview evaluation session (4) and evaluate interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and English
communication ability.
All acceptances are conditional and contingent upon successful completion of all currently enrolled
courses/programs, receipt of official dental transcripts, TOEFL and ADA National Dental Board
Examination scores. All must complete a detailed evaluation and degree verification through WES.
Please visit http://www.wes.org/USC/ for specifics on how to submit and complete the process. Failure
to fulfill these responsibilities will result in this acceptance being rescinded without notice.

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