How to Apply

How to Apply

The ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID) is the standardized application service for internationally educated dental graduates who wish to practice dentistry in the US or Canada.

Application Steps

1. Create a CAAPID account and fill out the application (see the ADEA CAAPID Application Instructions page).

2. Submit the following directly to CAAPID:

   Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) report	Applicants must submit an official Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) course-by-course evaluation of all dental coursework completed outside of the US and Canada. ECE reports should be sent directly to CAAPID. See instructions for sending foreign transcript evaluations on CAAPID’s Academic History page. Please note: The University of Michigan does not accept World Education Services (WES) evaluations.
   Letters of recommendation	Applicants must select three evaluators to submit letters of recommendation directly through CAAPID (see detailed instructions ). See our specific Letters of Recommendation requirements.
   Standardized tests	Applicants should follow the instructions on CAAPID’s Standardized Tests page to submit National Board Dental Examination, ADAT, and TOEFL results. Test scores sent directly to the School of Dentistry are not accepted.

3. Submit the following directly to the University of Michigan:

   Application fee

   Applicants must pay a $75 supplemental application fee directly to the University of Michigan. For details about the fee and to make a payment, see the Application Fee requirement.

4. All application materials must be received by the application deadline, May 30, 2026.

Applicants will be notified via email regarding their application status, interview invitations, and admission decisions.

Questions that aren't answered here? If further clarification is needed after reviewing this information, please contact [email protected].

Program Costs 

For up-to-date program costs and financial aid information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid ITDP page.

Interviews

Interview Invitations

Applicants are invited to interview by personal invitation only and will be notified via email if they are selected. The email invitation will include scheduling instructions and further details.

Please note: Candidates are required to interview for further admission consideration.

Each application cycle, approximately 70 candidates attend the ITDP interviews, which occur in the summer months, between July and September.

Interview Assessment

MMI Format

The School of Dentistry conducts interviews using the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. During MMI, candidates rotate through a series of timed stations and have one-on-one discussions with multiple interviewers about a variety of topics. The interviewers include current students, staff, faculty, and Admissions Committee members.

Laboratory Bench Test

In addition to participating in MMI, ITDP candidates may be required to complete a practical examination on manikins in a preclinical laboratory. Details about this possible assessment will be made available at a later date.

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