Howard University

College of Dentistry
http://www.dentistry.howard.edu

Description of Program
After the interviewing process, up to ten candidates will be selected. During the summer session, May through July, each
candidate will be evaluated and calibrated in various clinical procedures, utilizing the preclinical manikins in the simulation
laboratory. If unsuccessful, the acceptance will be rescinded, based on the performance, and the recommendation of the
chairs, the admissions committee and the Dean. If the candidates performance is deemed satisfactory, he/she will be
admitted to the third year (D3) class and will be included in all D3 and D4 programs. The program may extend beyond two
years depending on the students ability to meet all graduation requirements.

Contact Information
Howard University
College of Dentistry

Office of Academic Affairs, Room 128

Attention: International Dentist Program
600 W Street NW
Washington, DC 20059
Telephone: 202-806-0442
Email: HUCD_IDP@howard.edu

Requirements to apply to program

Program Details
Length of Program: 24 months
Program Deadline: August 31, 2016
Start Date: May 15, 2017
Class Size: up to 10
Degree Awarded: D.D.S.

English Language Proficiency

X Must be proficient in the English language.
X Applicants whose Dental Degree is International are required to take the TOEFL, with a total score of 100 or
more to be considered (No Waiver will be given)
X Must submit original TOEFL score report directly to program (not to ADEA CAAPID) only if scheduled for
interview.
X Only computer based TOEFL scores are accepted (no paper based.)

National Board Dental Examination Requirements

X Program requires passage of NBDE Parts I and II and require that passage be within the last 5 years to be
considered for admission.
X Submit official National Board Dental Scores to program directly from ADA (not to ADEA CAAPID) only if
scheduled for interview.
X NEDB Part I and II must be completed, scored and passed prior to deadline.

Letter of Evaluation
X Program requires three Letters of Evaluation (to ADEA CAAPID).
X Program prefers one Letter of Evaluation to come from Dean of dental school from which applicant graduated.

Transcripts and Evaluations

X Applicant must submit to ADEA CAAPID a detailed evaluation by either ECE or WES.
X Program may require official transcripts from original dental school to be sent directly to program.




Application Fees
X Send Supplemental Application Fee to program (not to ADEA CAAPID). An application is considered complete
only if the fee is paid.

Mail the Non-Refundable $200.00 Application Fee to the following mailing address. Make certified funds Cashiers
Checks/or Money Orders Payable to: Howard University College of Dentistry (include your ADEA CAAPID ID#:, First
Name and Last Name on the check or money order) (DO NOT SEND CASH)(DO NOT SEND PERSONAL CHECKS)
MAILING ADDRESS:
Howard University
College of Dentistry
Office of Academic Affairs
Attention: International Dentist Program
600 W Street NW Office 128
Washington, DC 20059

Other documents that should be sent directly to program (not to ADEA CAAPID), only if requested.
X Only documents on CAAPID website will be reviewed no paper records, no updated CV (unless specifically
requested at interview)
X Supplemental application material may be requested after review of your ADEA CAAPID application
X Send 2x2 color photograph to program (not to ADEA CAAPID) after being contacted by program for a scheduled
interview. Print your name and ADEA CAAPID number on the back of the photo.
X Communication by email is preferred over telephone. (add donotreply@webadmit.org to your email contacts to
insure delivery of all email correspondence)
X Only applications that are complete, meet the deadline, and meet the requirements will be reviewed and
considered for admission.