University of Washington Children's Hospital

Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry
University of Washington
School of Dentistry
Box 357136
Seattle, WA 98195-7136
Phone: (206) 543-4885
Fax: (206) 616-7470
Web Address: http://www.dental.washington.edu/departments/ped/advanced_pedo_edu.php

Profile
Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

There are three program tracks, 24 and 36 months, (2-year Seattle-based MSD, 3-year Seattle-based MSD/MPH, 2-year Yakima-based Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry) each beginning the first day of summer quarter. Six new positions are offered each year, two in each track.

Program Type

University-based, hospital-affiliated programs offering a certificate and master's degree (M.S.D.) after two years, or a certificate, M.S.D. and M.P.H. after three years. Community clinic-based program offering a certificate after two years.

Application

The application deadline is October 1 of year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:

Cheryl Shaul, Program Manager, University of Washington, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Box 357136, Seattle, WA 98195-7136; chez@uw.edu.

Description

The Seattle-based Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry fulfills the requirements for advanced education in pediatric dentistry as approved by the ADA Commission on Accreditation. In this program, both a Master of Science degree and a Certificate in the Specialty of Pediatric Dentistry are awarded. With the addition of a third year, the student is able to pursue a Master in Public Health degree or Academic Leadership training.

This program is a unique partnership between the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington and the Department of Dentistry at Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH), which is located 2.3 miles from the School of Dentistry. Through the facilities and programs of each institution, diversified educational experiences are offered that emphasize comprehensive oral health care for pediatric, adolescent and medically, mentally and emotionally complex patients. A multidisciplinary approach permeates the educational, research and service components of this specialty program.

The Yakima-based program is a community-based pediatric dentistry residency track in a migrant health center in Yakima County, Washington, about 150 miles east of Seattle. The curriculum is consistent with ADA Commission on Accreditation requirements using both distance learning and clinical rotations in Yakima and Seattle.

Curriculum

Seattle-based programs: Clinical experiences are distributed throughout the curriculum. These experiences occur in a variety of settings: The Center for Pediatric Dentistry University of Washington outpatient clinic, SCH operating rooms (at The Center for Pediatric Dentistry and at the main SCH campus), Odessa Brown Community Clinic and the Yakima Valley Farm Workers' Clinic.

The first year of the program is the same for both tracks. Required coursework includes: pediatric dentistry seminars and clinic, biostatistics, epidemiology, orthodontic theory, orofacial biology, dental radiology, dental photography, applied psychology, dental plaque diseases, research, scientific methodology and oral histology. Beginning in their second year, 3-year program students apply to the School of Public Health, and if accepted, take courses through the School of Public Health in pursuit of the M.P.H. They complete their clinical commitments over the final two years of the program.

Education and experience in sedation and anesthesia are provided through courses and clinical rotations. A four-week clinical rotation in general anesthesia is supervised by the UW Department of Anesthesiology at SCH. In addition, experience with IV sedation will be provided in conjunction by oral surgery faculty treating children in the facility.

The Graduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington is designed to satisfy the academic requirements necessary to award the Master of Science in Dentistry to its graduates. Research experience begins in the first quarter of the curriculum with a review of potential research topics from a list generated by the faculty.

Structured research requirements continue throughout the academic period. A research proposal is developed, approved, implemented, completed and a thesis is submitted that leads to the master's degree (MSD or MSD/MPH).

Yakima-based program: Clinical experiences are distributed throughout the curriculum. These experiences occur in a variety of settings: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic’s ViewCrest center, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital (YVMH) operating room, Children’s Village multi-specialty center for children with special needs, University of Washington clinics, SCH Emergency Department, and Central Washington Family Medicine Clinic.

Residents participate in seminars via distance learning on topics
including: biostatistics, epidemiology, orthodontic theory, orofacial biology, dental radiology, dental photography, applied psychology, dental plaque diseases, research, scientific methodology and oral histology.

Education and experience in sedation and anesthesia are provided through courses and clinical rotations. A four-week clinical rotation in general anesthesia is supervised by Physician Anesthesiology Associates at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. In addition, experience with IV sedation is provided at YVMH.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $47,341. Second-year stipend is $49,248. Third-year stipend is $51,036. Tuition is approximately $15,035-$17,387 ($32,771-$35,174 for out-of-state) for 2010-2011. Out-of-state fee reduction is available for U.S. residents during the first year.

Facilities

• The Center for Pediatric Dentistry, University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital
• School of Dentistry, University of Washington
• Seattle Children's Hospital
• The Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
• The Yakima Valley Farm Workers' Clinic
• Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
• Children’s Village, Yakima
• Central Washington Family Medicine

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• D.D.S., D.M.D. or non-U.S. equivalent
• Must be eligible for Washington State dental license
• Must have passed Part 1 of National Dental Board Exam
• Dental transcripts submitted to PASS
• Three letters of recommendation submitted to PASS
• A copy of CV, a 2x2 photo and departmental waiver statement (available for download from
departmental website) submitted to program
• Application to the University of Washington Graduate School for Seattle-based programs (GRE
required for foreign dental school graduates)
• Personal interview
• TOEFL for applicants whose first language is not English

Program Strengths

• Breadth of experience and training of faculty
• Involvement of interdisciplinary faculty as mentors
• Availability of a diverse range of clinical patients both in Seattle and Yakima
• Availability of medical training through Seattle Children's Hospital, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, the UW School of Medicine and Central Washington Family Medicine
• The presence of well-established and highly respected advanced education programs in six clinical specialties within the School of Dentistry
• Excellent working relationship with the departments of Orthodontics and Dental Public Health Sciences and the School of Public Health

The School of Dentistry was recently rated among the top three dental schools in the nation and is perennially one of the most productive research schools in the country.

Program Faculty

Joel Berg, D.D.S., M.S., Professor and Chair *
Marcio da Fonseca, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Professor, Residency Program Director*
Penelope Leggott, B.D.S., M.S., Professor*
Simon Lin, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor*
Wendy Mouradian, M.D., M.S., Clinical Associate Professor
Ana Lucia Seminario, D.D.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., Acting Assistant Professor*
Mariella Garcia, D.D.S., Acting Assistant Professor*
Joseph Kelly, D.D.S., M.P.H., Clinic Director, Center for Pediatric Dentistry*
Elizabeth Velan, D.M.D., M.S., Clinical Faculty *
Barbara Sheller, D.D.S., Clinical Faculty*
Todd Milledge, D.D.S., Program Director, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic*
Chris Chen, D.D.S., Clinical Faculty, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Joseph Wilson, D.M.D., Clinical Faculty, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic*
Mark Koday, D.D.S., Dental Director, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Combined Degree Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time
Program Faculty:	9 Full-Time 4 Part-Time 11 Board Certified
Program Length:	24/36 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
No. of entering positions:	6
Tuition in-state:	$15,035 First Year $15,035 / $17,387 (in 3-year track) Second Year $17,387 Third Year
Tuition out-of-state:	$32,771 First Year $32,533 / $35,174 (in 3-year track) Second Year $35,174 Third Year
Salary/Stipend:	$47,341 First Year $49,248 Second Year $51,036 Third Year
Application:	$75 Fee October 1 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	Yes
Participant in PASS:	Yes
Only US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	No
US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	Yes
Acceptance/Applicant Ratio:	1:27
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled
Didactic Experience:	Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences
Research Requirement:	Thesis Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	Yes Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	10 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 6 Dental Assistants 0 Dental Hygienists

Fellowship

Description:
Available for M.P.H. candidates