Howard University (DC)

Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry
Howard University
600 W Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-0004
Fax: (202) 806-0354

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a two-year program beginning the first of July of each year. Six positions are authorized for the first-year class.

Program Type

University-based certificate program.

Application

The application deadline is October 1 of the year preceding matriculation. All correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to: Associate Dean for Advanced Education, Howard University College of Dentistry, 600 "W" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20059, (202) 806-0365, FAX (202) 806-0354.

Description

The postgraduate program is based at the College of Dentistry. Basic science and clinical instruction are provided by the faculty of the College of Medicine and the College of Dentistry. Clinical experience is gained in the postgraduate clinic at the College of Dentistry, the Howard University Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, Spanish Catholic Center, and Children's National Medical Center. Howard University Hospital hosts the Pediatric Medicine and Emerchency room rotations. Experience in anesthesia is obtained at Children's National Medical Center. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate in pediatric dentistry and meets educational requirements for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum

Required courses include Orthodontic Theory, Roentgenology and Cephalometrics, Pedodontic Seminar, Biostatitics, Histopathology, Advanced Cephalometrics, Growth and Development, Internal Medicine, Mixed Dentition Seminar, Craniofacial Genetics, Pharmacotherapcutics, Head & Neck Anatomy & Anthropology, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Orthodontic Case Analysis Seminar, Practice Organization, Pedodontic Case Analysis Seminar, Surgical Orthdontics, Periodontics and Occlusion, Advanced Radiographic Interpretation and Diagnosis, Dental Education, and Pediatric Dentistry Board Literature Review. A thesis based on a research investigation is a requirement for the certificate in pediatric dentistry.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year tuition and fees is $26,268. Second-year tuition is $24,683.

First-year stipend (approximately) is $5,000. Second-year stipend (approximately) is $7,000.

Facilities

1. The Howard University College of Dentistry
2. The Howard University College of Medicine
3. The Howard University Hospital
4. The Hospital for Sick Children
5. The Children's National Medical Center
6. The Spanish Catholic Center

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have available the following items to be considered for admission:

1. DDS, DMD, or non-U.S. equivalent from an accredited dental school
2. Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
3. 3 letters of recommendation
4. National Board of Dental Examination Scores (Part I and Part II)
5. Non-English speaking applicants require the TOEFL/must demonstrate proficiency in the English Language and mastery of concepts of procedures which are basic to the practice of dentistry, if the applicant possesses a foreign dental degree
6. Must possess at least a 3.0 GPA in dental school

Program Strengths

1. A diverse faculty, composed of faculty members from the medical school, the dental school, and several affiliate hospital staffs
2. A strong didactic program
3. Comprehensive experiences in varied clinical and hospital settings; including the treatment of adolescents and patients with special health care needs.

Program Faculty

Chair
* Dr. George P. Thomas, Professor, Chairman and Program Director

Program Director
* Leslie M. Lawrence, D.M.D., M.S.

Professors
Arnett A. Anderson, D.D.S., M.S. (Adjunct)
George P. Thomas, D.D.S., M.P.H.

Associate Professors
Stephen E. Grimm, III, D.D.S.
Bertha M. Martin, D.D.S.
James E. Palmer, D.D.S.
Melanie S. Thwaites, D.D.S.

Assistant Professors
Ephraim L. Altmon, D.D.S., M.B.A.
Debra L. Jeffries, D.D.S.
Alan K. Kuwabara, D.D.S
Leslie M. Lawrence, D.M.D., M.S.
Shohreh Sharifahmadian, D.D.S
Oswald N. Thompson, D.D.S, M.S.C.D

Instructors
Yvonne L. Mills, Ph.D. (Visiting)

*Board Certified

School Profile

Program Type:	University-based Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	6 Full-Time 3 Part-Time
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
No. of entering positions:	6
Tuition in-state:	$23,268 First Year $24,683 Second Year
Application:	$25 Fee October 1 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	Yes
Participant in PASS:	Yes
Only US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	N/A
US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	N/A
Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	N/A
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	N/A
Acceptance/Applicant Ratio:	1:8
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:	23 Chair/Operatories 3 Dental Assistants

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