Thursday, 24 March 2011

Eligibility Exam Vs. Assessment of fundamental knowledge

Before 2011, for international dentists to work in Canada, they would have to take the EE “Eligibility Exam”. Then apply for a 2 years qualifying program in an accredited university in Canada.
The exam wasn’t only difficult, but passing the exam didn’t mean you’ll be granted a place in university. So it was extremely competitive, and only the pioneers made it to the end.
A NEW system for equivalency started 2011. In which it gives you the option to obtain your license without being enrolled in a university for 2 years. And the good thing is that throughout the equivalency exams, if you fail, you can always apply for a qualifying program.
No one has completed the process yet, since it only started this year. But let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
NB. Assessment of fundamental knowledge which is the 1st exam in the new equivalency process, is almost the same as EE  “Eligibility Exam”. 
Please share your experiences.

22 comments:

  1. Anonymous24 March 2011 at 18:43

    I totally agree its a great option toobtain your license without being enrolled in a university for 2 years.
    Thanks for the blog.It's very informative and its nice to find support in studying :)

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  2. See me no more11 April 2011 at 15:17

    Hi everyone,
    Thanks a lot for the heads up. I recently just discovered that "loophole" this year. I recently called the NDEB office Canada to confirm and if possibly get some more information, but unfortunately i couldn't get much. I was hoping to find out if there was any particular requirements to meet to be able to skip the qualifying program, because if the information posted on the NDEB website is correct, then its almost pointless doing the NDEB.

    I'll be really glad if I could get some more information on this new pathway. Also any info on which textbooks and study aids that will be of use would be very helpful.

    Pls feel free to reach me on (protean_2@yahoo.com)

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  3. Ndeb.Canada12 April 2011 at 09:46

    If you do pass the 1st 3 exams 1.assessment of fund. knowledge 2. clinical skills 3. clinical judgement...YOU WILL NOT DO A QUALIFYING PROGRAM. the board will treat you as a graduate from a credited-dental school...So you will only have to do the written exam and the OSCE and you will get YOUR LICENCE!

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  4. Ndeb.Canada12 April 2011 at 09:48

    Regarding the studying materials and books, check on the archive on the left the title "Studying Materials " Good luck!

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  5. Anonymous15 August 2011 at 10:49

    hi everyone:
    has any body set to the AFK exam and pass??
    I heard from many people that is a very hard to pass the equivalency exams..
    what do you think?

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  6. maverick19 October 2011 at 02:48

    as shown in the flow chart can anyone after clearing Assessment of fundamental knowledge can get admission into Dental school in Canada what's the cut off marks for it .....?

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  7. Mary284 February 2012 at 03:22

    what is this loophole that you talked about ?! never heard about it !!

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  8. Smita15 March 2012 at 11:24

    Dude u need to have a P.R to get into the canadian dental school....thats the loop hole maybe....lemme knw if im correct...

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  9. Anonymous19 April 2012 at 02:29

    hi i am looking for the released questions 2010,2011 and 2012.If any one let me know how and where to get them from, would really appreciate the help.

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  10. Unknown8 June 2012 at 02:34

    do we actually need P.R to get admission in dental school in canada? even after clearing AFK

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  11. Anonymous7 August 2012 at 16:00

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  12. Unknown29 August 2012 at 23:15

    Hi I am looking for the released questions 2010,2011 and 2012.If any one let me know how and where to get them from, would really appreciate the help.Also I would like to come in contact with others that will take the fundamental knowledge exam in February 2013, in order to take part in a study group. I'm in Vancouver..is anyone else here?

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    1. Basant6 November 2012 at 13:45

      Hi there,
      just saw your post, I hope you already got the released questions.
      If not let me know. I'm also in Vancouver C u there.
      Good luck

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    2. Farzad29 November 2012 at 18:14

      Hi Basant,

      I am in Vancouver as well.I am looking for the released exams as well. It would be a pleasure talking further with you.You can contact me at parsacanada@yahoo.ca I will look forward hearing from you soon
      Regards,Farzad

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  13. Aida9 September 2012 at 08:11

    I'm from Sherbrooke (QUEBEC) and I will take the fundamental knowledge in february 2013! Anyone from Quebec here?

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  14. SID16 March 2013 at 10:12

    when will applications open for 2014 afk

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  15. SID16 March 2013 at 10:13

    https://www.facebook.com/DENTISTSIMMIGRATETOCANADA?ref=hl

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  16. SID16 March 2013 at 10:14

    contact-skype-drsidhardh

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  17. Fjacobovitz18 April 2013 at 09:19

    How can i get the past realesed exams??? Could someone help me???

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  18. Unknown14 August 2013 at 11:27

    From the site of ndeb there in sample question when u open then u can find link for released quistion

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  19. Dental Spaces (.com)7 November 2013 at 01:38

    Visit http://www.dentalspaces.com/Immigration/Canada/AFK_Questions.aspx for access to over a thousand free answered questions!

    I have created this website to help aspiring foreign-trained dentists!!!!

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  20. Dental Staff 91120 November 2014 at 01:47

    We also offer Dental Certification from NDEB in Toronto to the foreign dentist, who desire to work in North America. Allowing them to serve their patients and community with confidence and excellence.

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