The program follows the School of Dentistry calendar, except for the starting date, which is the first weekday in July. The program is not entirely based upon specific requirements, though certain levels of accomplishment are expected. Didactic requirements are based on performance, attendance, and examination. Each student is required to propose, perform, and report on a research topic of choice. Research topics will be submitted, reviewed, and approved by a committee of faculty.
Funding is generally available for the project demands.
The program also requires that students engage in teaching undergraduate dental students. Applications for admission should be directed to the director of the desired program, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus, School of Dentistry, Box 980566, Richmond, VA 23298-0566. The School of Dentistry, the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center offer a two-year residency in the general practice of dentistry. The program is designed to provide the new dentist with the experience and skills needed for the total care of the dental patient. Patients include those requiring adjunct medical support services, those suffering from a variety of medical conditions, and those who are at particularly high risk for infection.