Program Requirements and Application Information

Lutheran Medical Center accepts applicants to dental residencies through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS). Applicants should confirm and observe the PASS deadlines listing on the PASS website. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for securing their own student visas through the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Applicants to the AEGD or GPR programs who do not use PASS must send the following materials independently:

• Curriculum vitae
• A personal essay describing your goals for applying to the program
• Dental school transcript(s)
• Dean’s letter of recommendation
• Two letters of recommendation from clinical faculty
• Scores for Part I, National Dental Board Examination
• 2” x 2” photograph

Lutheran participates in the National Matching Services (MATCH) program, excluding the endodontic program and dental anesthesiology; therefore, we can only consider candidates registered in the program before the MATCH deadline. At our discretion, we may pursue unmatched applicants if there are open resident slots after MATCH closes. Lutheran Medical Center offers dental residents a competitive annual salary; medical, dental, and professional liability insurance; four weeks vacation; legal and personal holidays; and specified leave for continuing education. Residents must follow the policies and procedures of Lutheran Medical Center and/or the site of their assignment. Lutheran provides due process for issues concerning employment conditions and disciplinary matters.

Dental Externships

We encourage potential applicants to visit our clinical training sites or participate in a short-term dental externship program with us. These visits allow applicants to gain first-hand insight into our programs and the range of opportunities available to our residents. Lutheran has formal externship affiliations for students:

• New York University
• Columbia University
• University of Pennsylvania
• State University of New York at Buffalo
• State University of New York at Stony Brook
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• Tufts University
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Medical College of Georgia
• University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey (UMDNJ)
• University of Puerto Rico

Students from other dental schools and others can arrange visits independently with us by contacting the program. Information on bloodborne pathogen, radiation safety, and OSHA policies are consistent with applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and are available to applicants on request. Please contact specific program directors for further information.