The
Columbia University College of Dental
Medicine, often abbreviated
CDM, is one
of fourteen
graduate and
professional schools of
Columbia University.
It is located at 630
West 168th Street in Manhattan
, New York
City
, and is highly regarded throughout the
world.
The College of Dental Medicine has developed a mission possessing a
"tripartite commitment: education, patient care and research."Each
year, approximately 75 students graduate from the
DDS program at the College of
Dental Medicine at Columbia.
History
The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine was established
in
1916 as the School of Dental and Oral
Surgery, when the School became incorporated into Columbia
University.
Education
Like most
American
dental
schools, The College of Dental Medicine at Columbia offers the
following academic programs:
DDS Program
4 year program leading to
Doctor of Dental Surgery
degree.
Graduate Dental Education
•
Advanced
Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), 1 and 2-year
programs
•
General Practice
Residency (GPR)
•
Endodontics
•
Orthodontics
•
Periodontics
•
Pediatric Dentistry
•
Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery
•
Oral and Maxillofacial
Pathology
The orthodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic programs are
available in both certificate and Master's degree tracts.
Program for Advanced
Standing Students
The program for students with advanced standing at Columbia enables
graduates of foreign dental schools to gain the training needed to
practice in the United States. Successful completion of the two and
a half-year program allows dentists from overseas to take licensing
exams in any state.
Dual-Degree OptionsThe College of Dental Medicine
provides unique opportunities for students able to participate in a
second program at Columbia University. The five programs available
include a DDS/MPH program in affiliation with the
Mailman School of Public
Health and a DDS/MBA program in affiliation with the
Graduate School of Business.
Research
The College of Dental Medicine possesses a research facility, the
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory.
Publications
The postgraduate periodontal
clinic.
The College of Dental Medicine produces a number of annual
publications:
•
Primus: annual alumni magazine of the College of Dental
Medicine
•
Primus Notes: bi-annual newsletter of the College of
Dental Medicine
•
Columbia Dental Review: annual clinical publication of
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
•
Journal of the William Jarvie Society: the Journal of
the Student Honor and Research Society of the College of Dental
Medicine
•
College of Dental Medicine Bulletin: describes the
mission, curriculum and courses of study at the College of Dental
Medicine
•
Dental Examiner: former publication of the Association
of Dental Alumni, Columbia University College of Dental
Medicine
School facilities
The College of Dental Medicine is located on the campus of the
Columbia University
Medical Center/
New
York-Presbyterian Hospital.
References
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