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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The purpose of this page is to provide information to prospective applicants to the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. This information outlines categories of admission, requirements, selection process, and deadlines.
| Track | Date |
|---|---|
| Track A | April 1, 2024 |
| Track B | August 1, 2024 |
This page is available with, and constitutes part of, the application. It is assumed that all applicants have read and understood it prior to submitting the completed application.
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
To apply to the IDDP program, you need to submit your application under either Track A or Track B. Here’s what you need to know for each track:
For more details, visit the NDEB website.
To apply, you need to show that you are proficient in both written and spoken English. Here’s how you can meet this requirement:
Submitting your test scores
Make sure to submit your English proficiency proof by the application deadline. You need to have your official test scores sent directly from the testing agency to our IDDP office. Remember, test scores are valid for two years before the application deadline.
Applicants are required to submit one application whereby they can rank up to 5 choices.
| Application fees | |
|---|---|
| Canadian/Permanent Residents: | $100.00 |
| International applicants: | $120.00 |
Applications are not considered received until the application is submitted and the non-refundable application fee has been paid by the posted deadline.
All correspondence, including decision release information will be sent via email and posted to your application portal.
Please ensure your email account remains current and will accept emails from the University of Manitoba. Check your filters.
It is important to check your email and application portal regularly and specifically around the deadlines and important dates listed below.
| Date | Applicant category | Deadlines and important dates |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Track A | Last day to submit your application and application fee. |
| April 15 | Track A | Last day to submit all required application documentation. |
| Track A | Last day to submit proof of English proficiency (if required). | |
| Track A | Official ADAT (Advanced Dental Admissions Test) scores must be sent directly from ADA (American Dental Association). | |
| Mid May | Track A | Applicants accepted for the on-site assessment will be notified. |
| Mid - Late June | Selected Track A Applicants | On-site assessment. |
| August 1 | Track B | Last day to submit your application and application fee. |
| August 15 | Track B | Last day to submit all required application documentation. |
| Track B | Last day to submit proof of English proficiency (if required). | |
| Early - Mid September | Selected Track B | Online interview. |
| Late September - Mid October | Selected Applicants | You will be contacted via email regarding your admission decision. |
| March 1 | Selected Applicants | Official NDEB confirmation showing all exams registered and taken up to March 1 of the admission year. |
For more details, please see Section 8: Contact Information.
The following documents will be required to complete your application:
An autobiographical sketch, no longer than 800 words, should include the following:
Make sure your sketch clearly highlights your qualifications and motivation for joining the IDDP.
If you are currently licensed or have previously been licensed to practice dentistry in any jurisdiction, you must submit letters of good standing from your current and past licensing bodies. These letters should be in English.
If you have changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or another reason, you need to provide documentation of the name change.
When applying, you need to provide the following documents:
If you completed a rotating internship (as part of your dental education) or have equivalent experience treating patients, submit a notarized copy of your rotating internship certificate or relevant documentation.
If you were born outside of Canada, provide proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, or refugee status. If you were born in Canada, provide a copy of your birth certificate or Canadian passport.
Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized English translation. This translation should be done by a certified translator and must include a copy of the original document.
The names, addresses, and phone numbers of three persons who know you well and are willing to be referees for you must be provided (at least one from a dentist) (must not be a family member).
The resume/CV should show your working/volunteering experience including dates.
Self-Declaration of Criminal Record/Child/Adult Abuse Registry and Essential Skills and Abilities forms are required of all applicants. The questions are part of the online application.
National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Results
To complete your application, you need to submit the following documents:
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at Jean.Lyon@umanitoba.ca.
Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) Results
Track B applicants must submit a current passport size photograph (no older than 6 months).
Please send all application documentation to:
International Dentist Degree Program
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
University of Manitoba
D113 - 780 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
Canada
Electronic transcripts should be submitted to Applicant.Services@umanitoba.ca.
To be considered official, electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the email of the office responsible for issuing transcripts. Transcripts sent or forwarded by the applicant are considered unofficial.
The University of Manitoba is a registered receiving organization with MyCredsTM. If you are from a participating member university or college, you can release your transcripts to us through the MyCredsTM portal. Please select 'Share' and then 'Organization' instead of choosing 'email'.
Applications are not considered complete until all necessary documents are received. It is your responsibility to ensure that our office receives
If you are accepted into the program and are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you need to provide a valid study permit for the full 2½ years of the program. Make sure to submit this permit at least 2 months before the program starts in May. If you don’t provide the permit in time, your acceptance may be withdrawn and offered to another candidate.
Before starting the International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), you will join an orientation program in early May. This program helps you get familiar with the College’s policies, materials, and equipment. It includes both classroom and hands-on training to ensure your skills match those of third-year dentistry students. You will then join the third-year Dentistry class in early August.
To register and attend classes, you must provide an up-to-date immunization record. You will receive a link to a fillable PDF immunization document. Complete and return this document to the Immunization Program Office before you can register.
Check the College’s Infectious Diseases Policy Statement on our website. If you have an infectious disease, you should either delay your application or disclose this information once accepted. If you cannot meet the policy requirements, we will try to accommodate you, but in some cases, it may be necessary to suspend or terminate your enrollment if the guidelines cannot be met.
You need to provide an adult criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child and adult abuse registry checks. Submit your official criminal record check by the time of registration and annually thereafter, as required by University policies. We will process official adult and child abuse registry checks through the College before your first day of classes.
Here's an overview of the selection process for each track.
The selection process for Track A includes two main steps:
Only fully completed applications with all required documentation, received by the Track A application deadline in the year before admission, will be considered.
You will be selected for the on-site assessment based on:
Only the top-ranked applicants will be invited for the on-site assessment.
If selected, you will be notified by mid-May of the year before entry into the program. To accept the on-site assessment offer, you must:
The on-site assessment takes place in mid-June of the year before the program starts. It includes:
You will also meet some current students in the undergraduate program. An online interview will be scheduled, and details will be provided to those attending the on-site assessment.
The online personal interview is conducted by a panel of university members. It aims to:
The interview lasts up to 20 minutes.
This assessment involves tooth preparations and/or placing restorations in typodont teeth on simulated dental mannequins. Practice sessions will be provided before the assessment day. Details will be shared only with those selected for the on-site assessment.
NOTE: Selection decisions are subjective, and the rationale is neither recorded nor provided to applicants.
The selection process for Track B consists of two main steps:
Applicants will be selected for an interview based on the following criteria:
Only the top-ranked applicants will be invited for an online interview. The date of the interview will be provided to successful candidates.
The personal interview will be conducted by a panel of university members. Its purpose is to:
The interview will last a maximum of 20 minutes.
Only fully completed applications with all necessary documentation received by the Track B application deadline in the year prior to admission will be considered in the selection process.
NOTE: Selection decisions in this category are subjective. The rationale for decisions is neither recorded nor provided to the applicant.
If there is a tie between applications, the University will:
When a decision is made, you will receive an email about your admission status. If you are offered admission but do not accept the offer and pay the required deposit by the deadline, the offer will lapse and be considered declined. Keep your email account current and check it regularly, or arrange for someone to check it for you.
Important information:
For exact deadlines, check the UM Financial Services website.
If you want to request a reconsideration of your application, follow these steps:
Important notes:
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and the Admissions Office can assist you with counseling regarding admission. However, they do not provide specific instructions on what actions to take. Instead, they offer the information you need to make your own decisions about the available options. Keep these points in mind:
The University of Manitoba is committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. If you are a student with a diagnosed disability (permanent, chronic, or temporary) who may require academic accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services at 204-474-7423 or by email at student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca to learn more about the confidential supports that are available.
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
IDDP Coordinator
Jean Lyon
The following other contacts may also be useful.
Student Accessibility Services
520 UMSU University Centre
66 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6 Canada
Student Advocacy Office
Room 520 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, offers the IDDP to graduates of international dental programs that are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
Upon satisfactory completion of the 3rd and 4th years of the dental program, IDDP participants will be awarded the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. All graduates of accredited dentistry programs in Canada, once having passed the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) examinations, are eligible for licensure/registration as a dentist in all provinces in Canada.
