School of Dentistry

Overview

The VCU School of Dentistry's International Dentist Program (IDP) is open to all non-U.S. trained dentists and offers an accelerated pathway to a doctor of dental surgery degree. Following a summer "boot camp," our IDP students enter our D.D.S. program in the second year, benefitting from all of the unique characteristics that make us one of the top dental schools in the nation.

Program details

New applications for the class of 2028 will be accepted between March 7, 2024 - February 14, 2025.

Length of program: 33 months
Start date: July 2025
Class size: 9 students accepted to the class of 2026
Degree awarded: D.D.S.

My time here at VCU School of Dentistry has been very fruitful. I feel VCU has prepared me well for the next phase of my career and education. I definitely feel like I have grown as a clinician but more as a person.

Jose Silverio, Class of 2022

Learn more about Dr. Silverio's experience

16 countries, 5 continents

There are 16 countries outside of the United States and five continents represented in our IDP program. Those counties include Armenia, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, India, Iraq, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, Ukraine and Venezuela.

17 languages

Our IDP students speak 17 languages other than English. Those languages are Arabic, Armenian, Bashkir, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Pushto, Russian, Spanish , Tatar, Ukrainian, Urdu.

Average age of 30

The ages of our IDP students range from 26-41,
with an average age of 30.

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Ready to take the next step?

Are you ready to take the next step toward your career with our International Dentist Program at VCU School of Dentistry? Apply to our program or speak to an admissions counselor about your next move, it might be to Richmond!

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