Graduate Program in Orthodontics Admission Information
The Graduate Orthodontics program at the University of Michigan is 34-month in length for an M.S. degree, or a 60+ months for combined training in Orthodontics with a PhD in Oral Health Sciences.- General Information
- Specific Information for All Applicants
- Application Requirements
- Where to Submit your Application and Supplemental Information
- Tuition, Fees and Health Information
- Post-Doctoral Scholars Program for Foreign Trained Orthodontidsts
- Links, Addresses and Phone Numbers
The Graduate Program in Orthodontics requires participation in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (MATCH) and
the Post-doctoral Application Support Service (PASS). Applications and credentials of those who are interested
in Orthodontics must be received by PASS no later than September 2 of each year. The successful applicant
will begin the program in the following July.
Our program also participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Prior to filing your
application, please contact the National Matching Service to obtain your individual Postdoctoral Dental Match
Code. The institution code for our orthodontics program that you will use in your application is 6634.
Applications with all of the supporting documents listed below in Section II below should be submitted to PASS
and to the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
If you are accepted to the program, you will then be asked to complete an application
from the University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies. You will be
notified at a later date when to submit this online application.
B. International Applicants
In addition to the requirements for U.S. applicants stated above, international students must submit official academic records bearing the signature of the registrar or another academic official and either a raised or ink stamp of the issuing institution. Records must be issued in the original language and be accompanied by certified English translations.
International students are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. The exam score must be current (less than 2 years old). When registering for the exam, please indicate the University of Michigan (institution #1839) as a score recipient. The TOEFL exam is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and you should take the test no later than August to ensure that your score arrives by the application deadline. The minimum accepted score for the TOEFL is 560 for the written test and 220 for the computer-based test.
International students must submit a financial certification as part of the Rackham Graduate School application. A completed financial Certificate outlining financial support available to you, along with original evidence to support the amounts indicated (bank statements, scholarship letters, etc.), must be submitted along with your application for admission.
Applications, credentials and application fees must be received no later than September 1, preceding the fall term in which you wish to begin study and should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies.
If you are accepted to the program, you will then be asked to complete an application from the University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies. You will be notified at a later date when to submit this online application.
back to the topC. Orthodontics / PhD Applicants
The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Oral Health Sciences (OHS) is a program of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies offered through the School of Dentistry. The primary objective of this program is to train exceptional students to become leaders in academic research in oral health sciences.
The major areas of study include: craniofacial development & anomalies; tissue engineering & regeneration; oral infectious diseases & immunity; mineralized tissue & musculoskeletal disorders; oral-facial sensory & motor functions; and oral & pharyngeal carcinogenesis.
This program is most appropriate for advanced students who hope to eventually join the faculty of a major research institution or dental school.
The combined certificate in Orthodontics and Ph.D. in Oral Health Sciences (OHS) is a dual degree program. Application and acceptance into both programs is required. Please refer to Section IA and B. In the Rackham application section the applicant should indicate Orthodontics M.S. (00365) and Oral Health Sciences Ph.D. (00360) in the subplan.
In addition to the information all applicants must provide (listed in Section II), the Oral Health Sciences PhD program also requires:
- A strong statement of interest and rationale for pursuing this dual degree program
- Three letters of reference addressing research potential
Funding for students in the dual degree program will be derived from both the OHS and Orthodontics programs.
The application deadline for the OHS Ph.D. Program component of the dual degree is October 1. Please note that the application for the orthodontics component of the combined program should be submitted by the deadline stipulated above in section I (September 15).
Individuals interested in pursuing the PhD option may contact the Oral Health Sciences Ph.D. Program for additional information.
back to the topII. Specific Information for All Applicants
A. Application Requirements
Directly to PASS
Please refer to the PASS website at www.ADEA.org for the current list of all application information and documents to be submitted directly to PASS. In this application please include your most recent NDBE and GRE scores (all applicants) and most recent TOEFL scores (international applicants). Please also include your Postdoctoral Dental Match Program Code.
Directly to School of Dentistry Office of Graduate Studies- Original NDBE scores
- Original GRE scores
- Original TOEFL score (international applicants)
III. Tuition, Fees and Health Insurance
The expected tuition for 2007-2008 orthodontics graduate student who is a Michigan resident is approximately $14,000.00 for each of the three years. For non-residents, the expected tuition will be approximately $28,000.00 for the first year, $ 28,500 for the second year and $ 28,000 for the third year. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
The program covers partial travel expenses to select professional meetings through the three years of the program provided that adequate funds are available.
In addition to tuition, there is an $80.00 per term registration fee, a $1.50 per term school/college government fee, a $6.69 per term Michigan Student Assembly fee, and a $5.50 per term student legal services fee. Fees are payable prior to registration, at registration, or in installments during the term. The number and dates of the installments will be specified in advance of each term.
All students, except those whose sponsors insure them or whose parents insure them and live in the United States or Canada, are required to purchase Student Group Health Insurance. Two basic plans are available. The annual premium depends upon the plan selected and the number of individuals covered. For additional information, contact the Michigan Student Assembly.
back to the topIV. Post-Doctoral Scholars Program for Foreign Trained Orthodontists
The Postdoctoral Scholars Program is a flexible program, which is designed to meet the needs of international students having a B.D.S., D.D.S., or D.M.D. and an orthodontics specialty education from an FDA accredited dental school, who wish to receive advanced non-degree training in the field of Orthodontics.
Individuals interested in pursuing a Postdoctoral Program in Orthodontics should visit the following web link for details regarding this program.
www.dent.umich.edu/alumni/postgrad.htmlback to the top
V. Links, Addresses and Phone Numbers
| National Matching Services Inc. (MATCH) | Post Doctoral Support Services (PASS) |
| 20 Holly Street, Suite 301 | PASS -1625 Massachusetts Avenue |
| Toronto, Ontario | NW Suite 101 |
| Canada M4S 3B1 | Washington, DC 20036-2212 |
| 416-977-3431 | 202-332-8790 |
| www.natmatch.com/dentres | www.ADEA.org |
| Office of Graduate Studies | Oral Health Sciences PhD Program |
| The University of Michigan | The University of Michigan |
| School of Dentistry | chool of Dentistry |
| Attn: Ms. Patricia Katcher | Attn: Ms. Patricia Schultz |
| 1011 N. University | 1011 N. University G306A |
| Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1078 | Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1078 |
| e-mail: hic@umich.edu | e-mail: ohsphd@umich.edu |
| 734-763-1068 | |
| Educational Testing Service (ETS) Box 899 Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151 www.toefl.org | |
| Rackham Graduate School | Michigan Student Assembly |
| 0120 Rackham Building | 3909 Michigan Union |
| 915 E. Washington | 530 S. State Street |
| Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1070 | Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1349 |
| www.rackham.umich.edu | www.umich.edu/~msa |