University Of Southern Nevada

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• Admissions Requirements

  Admission to the University of Southern Nevada Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/Master of Business Administration (AEODO/MBA) Postdoctoral Residency Program is granted to a very select number of highly-qualified dentists who are able to demonstrate superb didactic, clinical, ethical and interpersonal capabilities, leading to a proclivity to succeed in their chosen profession. Applicants will be evaluated based on a number of qualitative and quantitative measures including, but not limited to: superb clinical skills, previous work/volunteer experience, success in dental school, strength of personal statement and letters of recommendation, ability to demonstrate good communication skills and work ethics, a desire help others, aspiration to learn, compassion, leadership potential, intellectual ability, maturity, motivation to succeed, flexibility and teamwork.

  Additionally, to be considered for admission to USN AEODO/MBA Residency Program, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to accomplish the following prior to enrollment in the program:

  1. Successfully complete the PASS and Supplemental applications, submit all required documents and pay applicable application fees prior to established PASS and Program deadlines.
  2. Have graduated from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school;
  3. Have successfully completed National Dental Board Examination Part I and Part II;
  4. Completed the required interview process;
  5. Be in good academic, moral and ethical standing;
  6. Be proficient in the English language;
  7. Be eligible for a dental license in the State of Nevada, which will include the completion of a background investigation for submission to the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners.

     Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners (NSBDE) necessitates that all dental residents must obtain a license to practice dentistry in the State of Nevada. For more information regarding the protocol, time-line, and all required documents leading to licensure, please contact Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director for the NSBDE at 800-DDS-Exam, or email NSBDE.

• Application

  The following must be provided prior to being considered for an interview:

  • Completed PASS Application
  • Completed USN Supplemental Application
    • AEODO-MBA Program Supplemental Application (.pdf 212k)
  • Current curriculum vitae sent directory to the University of Southern Nevada
  • Supplemental Application Fee – Non-refundable – U.S. $50 made payable to “University of Southern Nevada”
  • Official National Dental Board Score(s) (Reported Through PASS Via Dean's Letter)
  • Official Dental School Transcript, sent directly to PASS
  • Three letters of recommendation, sent directly to PASS 
    • One from Dean of dental school (or Dean/Associate Dean of Student Affairs)
    • One from Orthodontic Chair, Program Director or orthodontic faculty in dental school
    • One from other dental school faculty or orthodontic private practitioner with whom you have worked closely

  Mailing address:
  Attention: Dr. Jaleh Pourhamidi
  Program Director for AEODO/MBA Residency Program
  College of Dental Medicine
  University of Southern Nevada
  4 Sunset Way
  Henderson, NV 89014-2333

  USN AEODO/MBA Admissions Committee will thoroughly review all completed applications and subsequently invite a select group of applicants for interviews. You will be notified of the status of your application via email once the Admissions Committee has reached its final decision.

• Deposit

  Applicants granted admission into the Program will receive a formal written offer from the Director of Student Affairs. Applicants receiving this formal offer have seven (7) business days (M-F) to notify the University, in writing, whether they wish to have a place reserved in the upcoming class.

  Additionally, the applicant’s written acceptance of the University's offer must be accompanied by a check or money order for $2,500, payable to the “University of Southern Nevada,” to reserve a seat in the class and is applied toward the first year’s tuition.

• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

  Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are not required for admission to the USN AEODO/MBA Residency Program. Due to the highly selective nature of this residency, it is expected that those candidates selected for admission to USN AEODO/MBA Residency Program will also be successful in completing the MBA program. Therefore, a separate application and admission process will not be required by the MBA program prior to enrollment and acceptance into the program.

• Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners (NSBDE)

  Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners necessitates that all dental residents must obtain a license to practice dentistry in the State of Nevada. For more information regarding the protocol, time-line, and all required documents leading to licensure, please contact Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director for the NSBDE at 800-DDS-Exam, or email NSBDE.

• Nondiscriminatory Policy

  The University of Southern Nevada (USN) is an equal opportunity educational institution in all of its activities. USN, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 403 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Sections 102 and 302 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, handicap or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. In compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, USN does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or because an individual is a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era, or because of a medical condition in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. Within the limits of the law, USN does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access, and service in the University programs and activities, and application for and treatment in University employment.