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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS in Geriatric Dental Medicine at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Trains dentists to treat geriatric patients and adults with special needs through classroom education, clinical teaching and clinical education in a long-term care facility, nursing homes, a home care programme and a dental clinic, working on interprofessional teams.

Faculty: Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: General Dentistry (Geriatric Dental Medicine)  |  Duration: Minimum 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Didactic requirements of 15.50 units (Geriatrics and Gerontology Seminar, Case Presentation and Treatment Planning Seminar, Literature Review in General Dentistry, Medical Concerns of the Dental Patient, Bioethics and Law) and preclinical/clinical requirements of 10.25 units (clinical care of medically compromised adults and older adults; Student Teaching).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: for qualified dentists who completed an accredited AEGD or GPR programme or have at least two years of clinical experience after dental school. Dental School postdoctoral programmes (scope: all postdoctoral programmes): applicants hold a US/Canadian DMD/DDS or international BDS equivalent; final-year dental students may apply but must receive the degree before matriculating. Applications go through ADEA PASS. Three to five Professional Evaluation Forms, CV, personal statement, and (for US/Canadian applicants) NBDE/INBDE results and unofficial transcripts are submitted; most departments interview. International applicants whose first language is not English and who are not US citizens or permanent residents submit TOEFL iBT scores (IELTS and TOEFL Essentials not accepted). A nonrefundable $80 supplemental fee applies.

Duration: Minimum 12 months full-time

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