Dr. Jill Schechter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jill Schechter is a board-certified craniofacial orthodontist based at Columbia University Medical Center. She was born and raised in Queens, NY, and earned a B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Dr. Schechter obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and a Master of Public Health from Stony Brook University. As a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, she is committed to advancing the field of orthodontics. After completing her M.S. in Orthodontics at Columbia University, she served as the chief resident. Dr. Schechter then pursued a fellowship in craniofacial orthodontics at NYU’s Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery. She divides her time between the plastic surgery and orthodontics departments, focusing on patients from infancy to skeletal maturity. Her expertise includes presurgical infant orthopedics, pre-alveolar bone graft preparation, and the coordination of orthodontics with orthognathic surgery. Dr. Schechter is passionate about treating patients with craniofacial differences, dedicating herself to comprehensive and compassionate care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY

Dr. Schechter is a craniofacial orthodontist at Columbia University Medical Center, coordinating care between plastic surgery and orthodontics.

Awards

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Dr. Henry Nahoum Scholarship Orthodontics Fund

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)