Admissions and Application
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Doctor of Dental Surgery
The College of Dental Medicine enrolls a diverse group of approximately 84 outstanding individuals each year into the four-year DDS program. We seek candidates with strong educational backgrounds, well-rounded extracurricular experiences, and skills in leadership and collaboration. Students of all ages and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply; those with strong higher-level sciences will be given preference due to our biomedical curriculum.
For admissions questions, please contact:
Diana Lugo
Assistant Director
Admissions and Student Affairs
dl2430@cumc.columbia.edu
212-305-3478