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All applications must be filled out using our online application portal. This can be accessed via the “Apply Now” button at the top of our Admissions Page.

Click here to download the Fellowship Application.

If you are an International Resident, please pay careful attention to the additional documents required to process your application, detailed below and in the application itself.

In addition to the requirements listed under “Documents Required to Process Your Application,” international residents are also required to submit the following:

1. Transcript Translation Requirements – If your undergraduate and dental degrees are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a notarized translation from an official translator. Thus, both the translation and the original degree must both be notarized. Provisional degrees are NOT accepted.
2. Proficiency in English – Georgia School of Orthodontics does not require completion of TOEFL for entry into the Fellowship Program. However, applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in English through a personal essay and online interview (if selected). In addition, the Dean of the applicant’s dental school must attest to the applicant’s English proficiency in the Academic Performance Evaluation. If you have taken and chose to submit your TOEFL score, please use report code C760 to have them submitted electronically.
   Prior to entry into the Orthodontic Residency Program, fellowship participants must complete TOEFL with a minimum required iBT score of 86 and PBT score of 567. Fellowship participants who meet all other requirements for entry into the Orthodontic Program will not be enrolled if they do not possess the minimum required TOEFL Scores. International applicants who have earned a degree from a U.S. or English-speaking Canadian University may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement

Applicants must submit certain documentation via the online application portal. It will not be accepted if mailed. Please read the minimum requirements below for details on which documents may be accepted via the application portal and which must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions. Specifically, only the following documents must be submitted via the application portal:

1. Application Form
2. Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
3. Applicant’s Photograph
4. Personal Essay
5. $75 Application Fee paid via Paypal
6. Declaration and Certification of Finances

The following documents must be sent directly from the issuing institution/provider in sealed envelopes to the Georgia School of Orthodontics:

1. Official Transcripts
2. Letters of Recommendation
3. Academic Performance Evaluation

Please note that if your college or university is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will accept Official Transcripts that are sent directly from the clearing house to our Office of Admissions. We will accept Letters of Recommendation and Academic Performance Evaluations emailed directly from the recommender to our Office of Admissions.
Please make sure all application materials are completed and submitted by the August 15, 2022 deadline.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION

1. APPLICATION FORM

All applications must be filled out using our online application portal. This can be accessed via the “Apply Now” button on the top of our Admissions page, or by clicking here.

2. CURRICULUM VITAE

Applicants must provide their curriculum vitae via our online application portal. This can be accessed via the “Apply Now” button on the top of our Admissions page, or by clicking here.

3. PHOTOGRAPH

Applicants must provide a passport-style photograph (2” x 2” in size) via our online application portal. This can be accessed via the “Apply Now” button on the top of our Admissions page, or by clicking here.

4. PERSONAL ESSAY

Applicants must submit a personal essay as part of the admissions process via our online application portal. This can be accessed via the “Apply Now” button on the top of our Admissions page, or by clicking here.

The essay should be an autobiographical sketch of at least 1 page in length, and include any previous orthodontic experiences and the Applicant’s reasons for desiring orthodontic training.

5. DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES

Applicants must demonstrate financial resources adequate to cover the cost of the Fellowship. Applicants must complete the Declaration and Certification of Finances Form included in this application, and submit it through the application portal. Financial responsibility may be proven by a variety of methods. These include the following: (i) Personal or family funds; (ii) Pre-approval of private student loans. If using personal or family funds, a bank statement from within the past six months must be provided. Additionally, if the Applicant is receiving financial support from a friend or family member, that person must also write a letter specifying the exact amount of funding he or she will provide during the Fellowship. The Declaration and Certification of Finances information is included in this application and must be submitted via our online application portal.

6. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions from which Applicants received credit are required- regardless of whether the course pertained to a degree program. Transcripts must be sent directly by the issuing institution to the Office of Admissions at the address given above in a sealed institutional envelope.
Please note that if your college or university is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will accept Official Transcripts that are sent directly from the clearing house to our Office of Admissions.

7. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have known and worked closely with Applicants are required. Specifically, there must be:

1. Minimum of one letter from a dental school faculty member, preferably in the Department Orthodontics.
2. Two remaining recommendations from faculty members or practicing orthodontists.

The recommenders must submit the letters in sealed envelopes, with their signatures across the seal, by mail directly to the Office of Admissions at the address given above.
Please note that if your college or university is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will accept Official Transcripts that are emailed directly from the recommender to our Office of Admissions.

8. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FORM

Applicants must request that the dean of their dental school complete the Academic Performance Evaluation included in the Application. This must indicate the Applicants’ official GPA and class rank. This form must be mailed from the Dean directly to the Office of Admissions at the address given above in a sealed envelope.
Please note that if your college or university is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will accept Official Transcripts that are sent directly from the Dean to our Office of Admissions.

9. APPLICATION FEE

The Applicant must submit a nonrefundable $75 Application Fee prior to the initial review of their application. The Application Fee must be paid through PayPal. After clicking the “Apply Now” button in the top left corner of this page and submitting your initial application information, you will see a PayPal button that will take you to the payment page.

Please note that we do not require ADAT scores as part of our application process. Once application materials are submitted, they become the property of the Georgia School of Orthodontics. Please submit all application materials by the deadline of August 15, 2022.

The tuition and program fees for the non-accredited online Fellowship Program are $27,515. The Program runs from October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023

Georgia School of Orthodontics
Office of Admissions
8200 Roberts Drive, Suite 550
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
Phone: 770 538 1502
Fax: 770 538 1531
Email: admissions@gaorthodontics.org

Please note that the application process includes several components:

1. Apply to PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service) through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
2. Submit the GSO Supplementary Application Requirement directly to our Office of Admissions through our online application portal that can be accessed by clicking the “Apply Now” button above.Click here to download the Supplementary Application for U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents.Click here to download the Supplementary Application for International Residents.
3. Register for the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. All applicants must register with Match. Click here for more information on registering with Match. Note that we will only be accepting applicants through Match at this time.

Georgia School of Orthodontics participates in ADEA’s centralized application PASS program. The application must be completed via the ADEA PASS website. For more information or questions regarding the application service, contact PASS customer service by email: passinfo@passweb.org, or telephone: (617) 612-2065 (9:00am – 5:00pm. (ET) Mondays through Fridays except for U.S.federal holidays). The 2021-2022 PASS Application Cycle is already open.

The PASS application must be submitted to the centralized application service by the deadline of October 1, 2020. Applications received after the deadline by the centralized application service will not be processed.

The following documents must be submitted with the PASS Application to ADEA’s centralized application service:

1. Official dental school transcript is required to complete the ADEA PASS application.
2. Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
3. Institution Evaluation Form – IEF (also called the dean’s letter) is an evaluation of the applicant completed by the dean or designated official of the dental school attended. NBDE scores or results, GPA and class rank (if applicable) are also included in the IEF.
4. Professional Evaluation Form – PEF is the traditional letter of recommendation that is required for every applicant. GSO requires PEFs from individuals who have known and worked closely with the Applicant. Specifically, there must be:
   1. Minimum of one letter from a dental school faculty member, preferably in the Department Orthodontics
   2. Two remaining recommendations from faculty members or practicing orthodontists.
5. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts – Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts for each undergraduate college attended to the ADEA PASS Search Engine. Do not send official college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.

Please make sure all application materials are complete and submitted by the October 1, 2020 deadline.

Applicants must submit the GSO Supplementary Application in addition to their PASS Application. These must be submitted through our online application portal located above, with the exception of your NBDE scores, which must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the National Board of Dental Examiners. Please see below for more information on submitting these scores. The required documents include:

1. GSO Supplementary Application – Click here to download the Supplementary Application for U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents. Click here to download the Supplementary Application for International Residents. Please download the appropriate Application, complete it in its entirety, and upload it onto our online application portal located above. The Supplementary Application includes the following documents:
   1. Personal Essay – Please write an autobiographical sketch of at least 1 page in length, and include any previous orthodontic experiences and the reasons for desiring orthodontic training. Please attach this personal statement to the Supplementary Application
   2. Declaration and Certification of Finances Document – Applicants must demonstrate financial resources adequate to cover the cost of the program and living expenses while in Atlanta. Applicants must complete the Declaration and Certification of Finances Form, and submit it through the application portal. Financial responsibility may be proven by variety of methods. These included the following:
      1. Personal or family funds
      2. Pre-approval for private student loans
      3. If using personal or family funds, a bank statement from within the past six months must be provided. Additionally, if the Applicant is receiving financial support from a friend or family member, that person must also write a letter specifying the exact amount of funding he or she will provide during the program.
2. Application Fee – Applicants must submit a nonrefundable $75 Application Fee prior to the initial review of their application. The Application Fee must be paid through PayPal. After clicking the “Apply Now” button in the top left corner of this page and submitting your Supplemental Application information, you will see a PayPal button that will take you to the payment page. Please note that your application cannot be processed until we have received this fee.
3. Official National Dental Board (NBDE) Part I & II Scores – An official NBDE Part I passing score is required of all applicants who have graduated from a CODA accredited institution. NBDE Part 2 scores are strongly encouraged, and applicants who submit a passing score will be given preferential consideration. Please note that submission of NBDE scores is recommended, but not required, for graduates of non-CODA accredited institutions. Effective November 30, 2016, printed official National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) results reports will no longer be sent via mail. If your exam has not be scored by this date your results will only be available online. This updated process will expedite result reporting by removing time spent delivering physical reports and eliminating issues that may be caused by sending the results via mail (i.e. delays, incorrect addresses, etc.). If you have further questions please contact the Department of Testing Services at nbexams@ada.org. When completing the request for the NBDE results, it will require the email admissions@gaorthodontics.org: Attn: Ronda Smith. The link will allow 7 days to access results. Applicants must submit official NBDE Part 1 scores by the program application deadlines. For NBDE information and registration materials, visit the American Dental Association – Testing or contact: The Joint Commission on Dental Examinations, 211 East Chicago Avenue Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611; (800) 324-1694.
4. Applicants must provide a passport-style photograph (2″ x 2″ in size).

Please note that we do not require ADAT scores as part of our application process. Once application materials are submitted, they become property of the Georgia School of Orthodontics. Please submit all application materials by the deadline of October 1, 2020.

In addition to the requirements listed above under “GSO Supplementary Application Requirements,” international residents are also required to submit the following:

1. Transcript Translation Requirements – If your undergraduate and dental degrees are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a notarized translation from an official translator. Thus, both the translation and the original degree must both be notarized. Provisional degrees are NOT accepted.
2. TOEFL Requirements for Non-Native English Speakers – All international applicants must be proficient in the English language in order to be considered for admission. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide valid TOEFL scores. TOEFL score reports must be no more than two years old. Applicants should self-report their TOEFL results in the PASS application. In addition, applicants must arrange to have an official TOEFL score report sent directly from the testing agency to the Georgia School of Orthodontics at the address listed under “Contact.” Applicants can also have reports sent digitally to our email address admissions@gaorthodontics.org. Our TOEFL School Code is C760. U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are not required to submit TOEFL scores. International applicants who have earned a degree from the U.S. or English-speaking Canadian university may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement. Georgia School of Orthodontics English Proficiency TOEFL Minimum Requirements: iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) minimum total score: 96 PBT (Paper-based TOEFL) minimum total score: 600
3. Tuition and Fees – The tuition for international residents is $160,000 for the 2021/2022 academic year. The Program fees for the 2021/2022 academic year are $15,750/year. Tuition and program fees are subject to change annually.

Completed applications will be screened by the Admissions Committee. Once screened, select candidates will be invited for a one-day interview in October. The Faculty Admissions Committee will interview the Applicants on a one-on-one basis. Candidates will then be selected for admission based on the results of their interview and application materials. All Applicants will be evaluated on the uniqueness of their candidacy and the potential benefits that each candidate can bring to the program.

GSO will be participating in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program for this admissions cycle. Click here for more information on registering with Match. Please note that we are only accepting applicants through Match.

The tuition for U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents for the Georgia School of Orthodontics is $87,500/year. Program fees for the 2021/2022 academic year are $12,350/year. Tuition and program fees are subject to change annually.

The tuition for International Residents for the Georgia School of Orthodontics is $160,000/year. Program fees for the 2021/2022 academic year are $15,750/year. Tuition and program fees are subject to change annually.

Georgia School of Orthodontics
Office of Admissions
8200 Roberts Drive, Suite 550
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
Phone: 770 538 1502
Fax: 770 538 1531
Email: admissions@gaorthodontics.org

The program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is http://www.ada.org/ed/coda.