About the Program | Admissions Information Department | Division of Endodontics
About the Program
Objectives | - To provide the endodontic resident with an in-depth background in the basic sciences as related to the discipline and practice of endodontics.
- To provide the resident with appropriate clinical experiences which will result in proficiency in the practice of endodontics.
- To develop the skills necessary for the graduate to become competent in the area of research.
- To inform residents of the necessity and advantages of participation in organized dentistry.
- To develop the knowledge base for graduates to become diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics.
- To prepare residents to seek a career in the private practice of endodontics, research and/or endodontic education.
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Scope of Training
| The program integrates both biological and clinical sciences. Lectures, seminars and literature reviews cover diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment objectives and a variety of topics related to endodontics and to dentistry in general. Students attend professional meetings and continuing education courses held within the University and in the Baltimore-Washington area. The heaviest concentration of basic science material is in the first year of study. During that year, the student is expected to choose a research topic and to write a protocol for presentation to the faculty and other graduate students. The results of this research are presented at a special seminar in the last semester of study and, if possible, at a national meeting. Interspersed with the basic science courses are a variety of clinical courses supervised by trained specialists from a variety of backgrounds. The second year of study emphasizes clinical endodontics including conventional treatment, retreatment, management of emergencies, endodontics and surgery. Residents devote a significant amount of time and effort to completion of their research projects. Also, appropriate time is devoted to clinical teaching during this year. |
Site of Training
| The major site of training is at the Dental School, including the Special Patient Clinic. However, rotations at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center are also included in the Endodontic program. |
Number of Positions - Three
Stipends - Stipends may be available for residents. Faculty | Faculty:
Ashraf F. Fouad, BDS, DDS, MS
Chairman, Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics
Director, Postgraduate Endodontics Program Priya Chand, BDS, MS, Assistant Professor George T.-J. Huang, DDS, MSD, DSc, Associate Professor Part-Time Faculty:
Ali Behnia, DDS
M. Lamar Hicks, DDS, MS
Lina Jarboe, DDS
Mao Lin, DMD, MS
Fernando Meza, DMD
Julian Moiseiwitsch, BDS, PhD
Michael Moreno, DDS
Alan Nevins, DMD, MS
Howard E. Schunick, DDS
Mostafa Tolba, BDS
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Special Admission Guidelines | High scholastic achievement.
Clinical experience weighted heavily.
A personal interview is required. |
Length of Program - 36 months - certificate with or without master's degree
Curriculum Admissions Information Program | Application Process | Application Deadline | Maryland Application Fee | Selection Process | Endodontics | PASS | August 15 | WAIVED | DIRECT |
* All application materials—including those forwarded from PASS—must be
received by the University of Maryland on or before this date. All applicants to the this program must submit their applications through PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service). In order to receive a PASS application, you should contact: | PASS
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 101
Washington, DC 20036
fax (202) 332-9351, (202) 667-0642
http://www.adea.org/
pass@adea.org |
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting materials to PASS is generally much earlier than the University of Maryland application deadline indicated above. After you submit all of your application documents through PASS, PASS will then forward your application materials to the University of Maryland. You must allow sufficient time for processing by PASS so that your application is received by the University of Maryland no later than the application deadline indicated above. Additionally, please submit the following documents directly to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs in one master envelope: - one copy of the completed University of Maryland Advanced Dental Education application form
- official transcripts of all undergraduate and dental school grades
- 2x2 photo
These documents should be placed in one master envelope and addressed to: Endodontics Program Admissions
Office of Admissions
University of Maryland, Dental School
Dean's Suite - 6th Floor South
650 West Baltimore Street - Room 6407
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
The Endodontics Program makes offers of admission directly to applicants.
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