University of
Oklahoma College of Dentistry, through its Advanced Standing Program, offers
qualified graduates of international dental programs the opportunity to earn
the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2 ½ years. A cohort of 14 students
is accepted each year. Eligibility for this program is restricted to permanent
residents and naturalized citizens. Non-immigrants are generally not eligible,
although some visa holders already in the U.S. may qualify depending on the
particular conditions of their existing visa status. These individuals should
contact the program directly before making application to determine their
eligibility.
In-residence
training for the next entering class begins on January 6 & 7, 2022 and extends
through anticipated graduation in May 2024. The curriculum opens with
pre-clinical instruction delivered in a semester-long Multidisciplinary Review
and Skills Development Course to ensure students attain an appropriate level of
knowledge and technical proficiency in each of the dental disciplines. ASP
students then join the junior class to complete years three and four of the
traditional DDS curriculum comprised of classroom lectures, pre-clinical
technique courses and direct patient care.
Successful
completion of the initial semester-long multidisciplinary course and years
three and four of the traditional DDS curriculum qualifies graduates to take
state or regional board examinations and apply for dental licensure within the
United States.