General Practice Residency/CHA

Program overview

General Practice Residency (GPR) Program/The Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), affiliated with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is a one-year program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It offers up to four Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) positions, with an optional second-year position. The program participates in the National Matching Service, and additional admissions information is available on their ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) page.

CHA is a safety-net healthcare system serving Boston's metro-north communities, focusing on delivering innovative, high-quality care. The GPR program fosters a learning environment centered on safety and quality, guided by CHA's mission, vision, and values:

  • Mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities.
  • Vision: Equity and excellence for everyone, every time.
  • Values: Community, Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Learning, Excellence (CIRCLE). ChAlliance

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the CHA dental residency webpage and contact the program for further information.

CHA dental residency

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a nationally-recognized healthcare system, offers a premier dental residency in partnership with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Renowned for innovation and community-focused care, CHA provides exceptional clinical and learning opportunities.

Outside view of the CHA Cambridge Hospital

Program director

Samantha Parad

Director, General Practice Residency Program/CHA
Lecturer on Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology
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