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[iamteeth]

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Hello, Everyone,
I got my dental degree in China. And now I am in US and purpusing my PhD degree in basic medicine. But I dream to be a dentist in US some day, though it seems that it has a very long way to go.
I wrote to all the dental schools on the lists of ADA appendix B, which have advanced standing program. But unfortunately, the result is not as encouraging as what I expected. Some schools don't have such a program any more. Some schools need a master degree. and some schools need green cards. That makes me think that there is slim of chance for me to apply for schools. Do you think so?
Should I take Part I test first instead of being worry about the future? If I take the test, will the score be expired or impersuasive after a couple of years?
Would you give me some suggestion?
Appreciate it.

 

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[Sweeti8286]

Have you tried University of Michigan? I know they have an international students program...but I don't know the specifics...Just a thought...

http://www.dent.umich.edu/prospective/international.html

 

[iamteeth]

I am kind of in the same sittuation as you, just go ahead and take your part 1 with a good score and apply for schools. How much longer it'll take you to finish the school?
I have no clue as to when the score expires...will you need it after a couple of years though?

I have 3 or 4 more years. I am just wondering whether it is helpful to future application if I got a PhD degree. Otherwise I might switch to master as well.

 

[rahmed]

I have 3 or 4 more years. I am just wondering whether it is helpful to future application if I got a PhD degree. Otherwise I might switch to master as well.

You are fine. Take NBDE I just before you finish PhD then apply to schools for Advanced standing/International Dentist Programs. There are currently 14/15 schools accepting foreign graduates. Hopefully there will be more in next 3-4 years. Your PhD will be a strong point in your application. BTW apply for Green card asap after you finish PhD. You don't need a job offer for that (if you get it will make your case little stronger).

rahmed

 

[g3k]

apply for Green card asap after you finish PhD. You don't need a job offer for that.

rahmed

What exactly do you mean by that? A PhD can earn you a permanent resident status?

 

[himal]

Green card doesnt come along as a bonus with phd 🙂
one can apply for green card after u get a job n a sponser, with phd u could apply for employement based green card[ eb2], its much easier.

 

[g3k]

Green card doesnt come along as a bonus with phd 🙂
one can apply for green card after u get a job n a sponser, with phd u could apply for employement based green card[ eb2], its much easier.

Yeah, That's what I thought that you need need to be employed after your master's or PhD to then apply for your permanent resident status. But Rahmed said you don't need to be employed!

 

[iamteeth]

Thank you everyone. 🙂
If I would like to start study for Part I, how can I get those review materials?
Dental Deck, Kaplan notes, Q bank questions