General Practice Residency/VA Hospital

Program overview

The General Practice Residency (GPR) is a one-year program offered in collaboration with the VA Boston Healthcare System. Graduates earn a VA certificate in Hospital Dentistry and a Harvard certificate in General Dentistry.The program is designed to provide comprehensive experience in all phases of ambulatory and inpatient dental care. Residents gain hands-on training in key areas, including:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Anesthesiology
• Internal Medicine

In addition to clinical rotations, the curriculum includes lectures, literature reviews, and case presentations hosted at Harvard and the Boston VA throughout the year.

Application Information

For detailed program information and application requirements, please visit the VA Boston Healthcare System website.