Dr. Victoria Woo

Professor

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Biography

Victoria L. Woo, DDS, is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Pathology Advanced Education Program at Texas A&M University. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 and completed her General Practice Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Subsequently, she underwent specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, earning a Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in 2005. With a robust academic background, Dr. Woo served as an Assistant Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine from 2005 to 2008 and progressed to Associate Professor in-residence at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine from 2008 to 2014. She was promoted to Professor in-residence at UNLV SDM, a position she held until 2020. A diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Woo is also a fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She has contributed extensively to the literature and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Woo maintains an active clinical oral pathology consultation practice and is the founding director of the UNLV Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor and Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • Dallas, TX

Leading the Pathology Advanced Education Program, overseeing clinical education and training in oral pathology.

Professor in-residence

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

Teaching and conducting research in oral pathology.

Associate Professor in-residence

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

Advanced dental education with a focus on oral and maxillofacial pathology.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine • New York, NY

Educating dental students on pathology and its implications in clinical practice.

Awards

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Shafer Award

2005-01-01
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Professor of the Year Award

2008-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Award

2010-01-01
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Biomedical Sciences Faculty Award

2011-01-01
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Top Dentists 2018 (Oral Pathology)

2018-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.