Wy'east Dentistry Pathway

Overview

The Wy’east Dentistry Pathway is an 11-month, post-baccalaureate pathway for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) learners who are dedicated to becoming dentists. The Pathway provides a holistic, culturally-specific framework designed to help scholars thrive in dental school and throughout their career. We recruit nationwide and scholars will receive a monthly stipend throughout the Pathway.

• Immersion in an Indigenous learning community
• Rigorous coursework in biomedical sciences, anatomy, and more
• Clinical observation and simulation clinic experiences
• Monthly stipend to help offset living expenses (~$1,200 per month)
• DAT preparation

• Each scholar receives a new iPad air, keyboard folio, and apple pencil for use during the pathway. Upon matriculation, they can choose to upgrade to the latest versions or keep their current set.
• Dentistry scholars participate in one or two 1st year dental school courses each term, along with several courses that are designed specifically for the cohort (dental anatomy, gross anatomy lab, a simulation clinic course, and shadowing experiences based on their requests). They learn how to do introductory fillings in our simulation clinic.

Final date to receive applications:
February 19, 2026. Apply today!

Join us for a webinar on February 2, 2026. Register today!

Questions or want to chat with someone from our team? Email wyeastdentistry

Wy’east Dentistry is intended for individuals who were not accepted to dental school or who do not possess a qualifying DAT score for dental school.

• Must be a citizen or enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribe
• Degree Requirement:
  Although OHSU does not require a baccalaureate (B.A./B.S.) degree for admission, it is highly recommended that you plan to complete a bachelor's degree prior to matriculation.
• GPA:
  It is recommended that you have a minimum of 3.0 in both your cumulative overall GPA and required science/BCP (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) GPA.

• Have previously applied to dental school
• Have previously taken the DAT

All courses must be completed for a grade of C or higher.

• General Biology w/labs
  • Three quarters or two semesters
• General Chemistry w/labs
  • Three quarters or two semesters
• Organic Chemistry w/labs
  • Two quarters or two semesters
• Physics w/labs
  • Three quarters or two semesters
• Biochemistry w/lab
  • One quarter or one semester
• English Composition
  • Three quarters or two semesters
• Math/Statistics
  • One quarter or one semester

Notes:
Courses must be completed as part of a sequence. Biochemistry lab is highly recommended but not required. One year or the minimum number of credit hours required to meet your institution’s bachelor’s degree requirement. Courses should satisfy your institution’s B.S./B.A. degree requirements.