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Admissions Information


Application Deadline
Applications are processed using the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) of the American Association of Dental Schools and the Dental Matching Program (MATCH). PASS applications must be submitted by September 15 for the class that commences the following July 1.  Any vacant positions following the announcement of the MATCH results will be filled on an individual basis.

PASS applications may be obtained by contacting:

Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 332-8790
E-mail: pass@adea.org
Website: www.adea.org/PASS/default.htm


Application Requirements

  1. The applicant must have completed or be in the process of completing a dental degree program accredited by the American or Canadian Dental Association.
  2. Applicant must be eligible for Illinois permanent residency status.
  3. The applicant must complete the attached application .

Please be sure to include the following:

a. Photocopy of dental school diploma (if available)
b. Official transcript forwarded by college(s)
c. Official transcript forwarded by dental school
d. Three (3) letters of recommendation
e. National Board Scores Part I
f. National Board Scores Part II (if available)
g. Small photograph (2x2)


On line requests are not yet available. Application documents should be addressed to:

DR. Gary M. Fischer
DIRECTOR, ADVANCED EDUCATION IN GENERAL DENTISTRY
c/o JILL THIRION
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
2800 COLLEGE AVENUE, BLDG. 273
ALTON, IL  62002

Policy on Diversity
SIU School of Dental Medicine is dedicated to serve a diverse community that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of each individual.  Our goal is to foster tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members, while encouraging each individual to reach his or her potential.





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