Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for our Orthodontic Residency Program Class of 2026 and Class of 2027.
Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for our Orthodontic Residency Program Class of 2026 and Class of 2027. Please scroll down below to the class year in which you would like to apply, as there are specific instructions for each.
We are now certified to enroll F-1 nonimmigrant students. Please see the “International Residents” section below for additional requirements for applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics earned the status of “Approval without Reporting Requirements” from the Commission on Dental Accreditation in August 2019. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. For more information regarding this process, you may contact the Commission on Dental Accreditation at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2026 Residency Program, which will begin in August of 2023.
Please note that there are three different application types based on the category the applicant falls in. Click the categories below to access the application:
1- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & CODA Trained – This application is for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who graduated from a CODA accredited dental school.
2- U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & Non-CODA Trained – This application is for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who graduated from a non-CODA accredited dental school.
3- International Citizens/Visa Holders – This application is for International Citizens/Visa Holders who graduated from a non-CODA accredited dental school.
Please review the application itself for the requirements for admission. The application includes detailed information on what documentation is required, and how to submit it. International applicants have additional requirements that are detailed in the international application. The application portal can be accessed using the “Apply to Orthodontic Residency” button near the top of the page. Please submit all required application materials by the deadline of June 2, 2023 to be considered.
Please contact the Office of Admissions at Admissions@gaorthodontics.org or 770-538-1506 if you have any questions.
GSO established its Fellowship Programs in 2020 due to the combined effects of the pandemic, the desire to study remotely, and the overwhelming demand for its residency spots. The online non-accredited Fellowship Program serves as an optional precursor to its Orthodontic Residency Program, and runs from October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
The Fellowship Program is delivered through the School’s state-of-the-art online portal. GSO has an online resident portal that delivers an interactive experience through filmed course lectures, video conferencing with live demonstrations, online testing, faculty and resident discussion boards, and much more. Participants will also be required to complete wire-bending exercises that will be mailed back for evaluation.
The Fellowship Program permits students to complete an intense orthodontic curriculum with a guaranteed pathway to residency. Successful completion of all Fellowship coursework, passage of the GSO Fellowship Exam, and exhibiting proper professionalism and merit throughout the course of the Program will lead to priority review and acceptance into the School’s Orthodontic Residency Program for the Fall of 2024. However, acceptance will be contingent upon meeting all of GSO’s application requirements for the Orthodontic Residency Program, including completing an application and submitting all of the required documentation. All applicants must demonstrate financial resources adequate to cover the cost of the tuition, program fees, and living expenses for all three years. Because of this, we strongly encourage Fellowship applicants interested in entering the School’s next residency class to review the requirements for admission into GSO’s Orthodontic Residency Program. Fellowship participants who do not meet all of these admission requirements will not be accepted into the residency program.
Whether you are a graduating dental student or a practicing dentist reeling from the effects of COVID, GSO welcomes you to apply now and begin the first step to your career in orthodontics.
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:
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:
The following documents must be sent directly from the issuing institution/provider in sealed envelopes to the Georgia School of Orthodontics:
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:
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
Georgia School of Orthodontics is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2027 Residency Program, which will begin in August of 2024. Georgia School of Orthodontics participates in the ADEA’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service Program (“PASS”). This is a centralized application service that can be accessed via the ADEA’s website at http://adea.org/pass. All applications must be completed on the PASS platform by our application deadline of October 1, 2023. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.
Those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted shortly after the PASS cycle closes, with interviews to be held in mid to late October. GSO will be participating in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (“Match”) for this admissions cycle. Applicants must also register with Match in order to be considered. More information can be found on their website at http://natmatch.com/dentres.
Please note that the application process includes several components:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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