Medical College of Georgia

Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry
1459 Laney Walker Blvd.
Augusta, GA 30912-7190
Phone: (706) 721-2116
Fax: (706) 721-1893
E-mail: rrockman@mcg.edu

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Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a 24-month program beginning July 1 of each year. Two or three new positions are offered each year.

Program Type

University-based certificate program with option for a Master of Science in Oral Biology or Doctor of Philosophy in a basic science

Application

The application deadline is August 15 of the year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:

Dr. Roy Rockman, Director, Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry, Augusta, GA 30912-1210.

Description

The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is based at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. A substantial portion of clinical care is provided in hospital settings. Approximately 2,500 hours of each resident's program is devoted to patient care in the Medical College of Georgia Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Upon completion, the resident receives a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Curriculum

Approximately 1,000 hours are spent in formal course work or hospital rotations. The curriculum involves in-depth investigation and inquiry into the topics critical to pediatric dentistry. Twenty-five pediatric dentistry courses, as well as clinical and basic science core courses, are taken by the pediatric dentistry resident. Hospital rotation experiences include: anesthesiology, pediatrics, and hemophilia. Residents devote 10 percent of their time to a clinical or laboratory research project. During the second year of the program, residents participate in 200 hours (1 half-day per week) of undergraduate clinical teaching and supervision.

Each resident spends one day per week for three semesters on rotation with the county health department in a school-based dental health program. In order to participate, all residents must have a Georgia dental license by the start of the program.

In July 2007, Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital of Atlanta established a clinical rotation for MCG pediatric dentistry residents. Each resident will spend one month in Atlanta on a rotational basis. Housing for the resident is provided by Scottish Rite. It is estimated that each resident will spend 2-3 months per year on this rotation.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First-year stipend is $24,381. Second-year stipend is $29,390. No tuition is charged. All equipment, instruments and supplies are provided by the program. Professional liability and health insurance are provided. Residents receive 2 weeks of vacation and 4 days for continuing education each year. Additional benefits include registration and travel for continuing education courses (including the AAPD course "Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Dentistry") and the AAPD annual session, registration for the ABPD qualifying examination and registration for Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Facilities

• Medical College of Georgia, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
• Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center
• Mobile Dental Unit, Richmond County Health Department
• Scottish Rite Children's Hospital of Atlanta

Admission Requirements

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

• D.D.S. or D.M.D.
• Dental and preprofessional education transcripts
• Four letters of recommendation (one from dean of dental school)
• Personal interview
• Letter describing interest in pediatric dentistry
• National Board Dental Examination results

Program Strengths

• Extensive clinical experiences in varied clinical settings, including the operating room, with the opportunity to provide care to children with special needs
• Strong didactic background
• Option for pursuing Master of Science degree in accordance with academic career objectives of candidate

Program Faculty

Steve Adair, D.D.S., M.S.,* Professor/Chairman
Jim Barenie, D.D.S.,* Professor/Associate Dean for Curriculum and Advanced Education
Carole Hanes, D.M.D.,* Professor/Associate Dean for Students, Admission and Alumni
George MacMaster, D.M.D.,* Assistant Professor (part-time)
David Myers, D.D.S.,* Professor Emeritus (part-time)
Roy Rockman, D.D.S.,* Assistant Professor/Director, Advanced Education Program
Tisha Ross, D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)
Tara Schafer, D.M.D., M.S.,* Associate Professor/Director, Predoctoral Program
J.C. Shirley, D.M.D.,* Clinical Assistant Professor
Jack Thomas, D.D.S.,* Clinical Assistant Professor
Clara Turner, D.M.D.*, Clinical Assistant Professor
John Wasdin, D.D.S., Assistant Professor (part-time)

*Board certified

School Profile

Program Type:	University-based Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time
Program Faculty:	5 Full-Time 7 Part-Time 10 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Required
No. of entering positions:	2-3
Salary/Stipend:	$24,381 First Year $29,390 Second Year
Application:	August 15 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:	No
Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered:	Yes
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered:	No
Acceptance/Applicant Ratio:	1:25
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 Case Conferences
Research Requirement:	Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	1 Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	5 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 5 Dental Assistants 0 Dental Hygienists

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