Pediatric Dental Residency

We offer two PGY1 training positions each year. Current PGY1 residents will graduate into their second PGY2 year. 

How to Apply

Application materials and supporting documentation must be submitted through PASS. Applicants may be graduates of U.S. or international dental programs. 

Eligible applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Graduation from a CODA-accredited DDS or DMD program in the United States, or
2. Graduation from a CDAC-accredited DDS or DMD program in Canada, or
3. Graduation from a recognized international dental program and completion of at least one year of advanced clinical training in a CODA-accredited residency program in the United States prior to the start of the program.

International dental graduates who have not completed at least one year of training in a CODA-accredited U.S. residency program are not eligible to apply.

We do not participate in MATCH. Applications are open for the 2027-2028 application cycle. 

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• ADEA PASS application, including transcripts, personal essay, CV/Resume, NBDE/INDBE results.
• Professional evaluation forms (submit through PASS)
• Applicants should rank in the top half of their dental school class and applicants should have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in dental school, or a 3.0 GPA or higher if they have significant clinical experience
• Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted dental license from the state of Virginia, or a training dental license from the state of Virginia.
• Letters of recommendation should be strongly supportive of scholastic potential, clinical abilities, personal characteristics and community service missions.
• Candidates are evaluated on a fair and equal basis, regardless of gender, age, religion, national origin, cultural background, disability or veteran status. 

Applicant submissions are reviewed by the Selection Committee, which consists of the program director and at least two other faculty members. Applicants who are considered for the program must participate in a personal interview that is conducted in October/November. 

Carilion Clinic - ADEA PASS® Program

Interview Structure

All interviews will be held in person in 2026.

2026 interviews will be held in November on the following dates: 

• Friday, November 13th
• Monday, November 16th