Dental Specialties Assessment and Training Program

Procedures for application

Application forms and information brochures for the 2012 session may be downloaded from the Faculty web site at: www.utoronto.ca/dentistry.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete the application form accurately and to provide all information punctually. Applicants who are submitting documents in a name other than that shown on the application must submit proof of name change with the application. A notarized copy of one of the following is acceptable: marriage certificate or Change-of-Name Order issued by an Ontario Court Judge, or by another court of competent jurisdiction. Documents will not be returned to applicants. Therefore, please do not send originals.

March 30, 2012: APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Application forms and supporting documents must be received in the Admissions Office by March 30, 2012. Applications should be typed or printed clearly in ink. If the application is not completed legibly, has missing information or does not include the application service fee, it will be returned for completion. The normal deadline will still apply. Applications must be signed and dated. The following documents must accompany your completed application form:

• Non-refundable application service fee of $250 CND (certified cheque or money order payable to the University of Toronto). We do not accept personal cheques or credit card payments.

• Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (photocopy only).

• Notarized copy of your dental school marks accompanied by a notarized English translation, if applicable.

• Notarized copy of your dental school diploma accompanied by a notarized English translation, if applicable.

• Notarized copy of your dental specialty marks accompanied by a notarized English translation, if applicable.

• Notarized copy of your dental specialty diploma accompanied by a notarized English translation, if applicable.

• ACFD Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination results (photocopy only).

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

• One page statement of interest, including current activities and when you last practiced your specialty.

• Letters of recommendation. A minimum of two are required.

• Notarized proof of name change, if applicable.

In addition, applicants must arrange for the following documents to be submitted directly to the Admissions Office from the issuing institution:

• Proof of English facility, if applicable. (See section on "English Facility Requirements").

Selection of Applicants

Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. Applicants who are considered to have potential based on their application documents may be contacted for an interview. The decision of the Faculty of Dentistry concerning admission into the Dental Specialty Training and Assessment Program is final. No appeal mechanism exists.

Admission Deposit

A $2000 CAD non-refundable deposit will be required from each applicant granted admission. It will be applied to the fees providing he/she registers.