Jacobi Medical Center

Pediatric Dental Residency Program
Department of Dentistry
1400 Pelham Parkway South
Building #5, Suite 3C15
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: (718) 918-3419
E-mail: Farhad.Yeroshalmi@nbhn.net
Web Address: http://www.jacobidental.org/

Profile
Fellowship

Program Length and Number of Positions

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

Program Type

Hospital-based certificate program

Application

The application deadline is October 15 of the year preceding matriculation. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications and supporting documents in advance of the program deadline. The program participates in both the National Match and PASS programs. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:

Dr. Farhad Yeroshalmi, Director of Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
Jacobi Medical Center, Department of Dentistry, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building #5 Suite 3C15, Bronx, New York 10461.

Description

The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program was started in 2005 and is accredited by the ADA Council on Dental Education. A broad exposure to all aspects of pediatric dentistry is offered. Jacobi Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and the only Pediatric Trauma Center in the Bronx or Southern Westchester that interacts closely with the dental service. The patient population at the hospital is ethnically diverse and includes well children, developmentally, physically, medically and mentally compromised children and adults.

Curriculum

Pediatric Dentistry residents receive clinical and didactic training from attendings representing all dental specialties and appropriate medical specialties. Hospital rotations include: Pediatric Medicine (Ambulatory and Inpatient), Anesthesia, Ambulatory Surgery, and Pediatric Emergency room. During the first and second years, the residents receive training in special patient care through a rotation to the Rose F. Kennedy Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, located on the Jacobi Medical Center site. Literature review, treatment planning seminars and a research project are major components of the educational experience.

Program Stipend and Tuition

All dental residents are members of the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) and receive the same salary as the medical residents. Currently, the First-year (PGY1) stipend is $55,858, Second-year (PGY2) stipend is $58,168, and the Third year (PGY3) stipend is $62,789. Residents also receive an additional $3,000 annual food allowance. Additional educational benefits provided by the CIR include $600 per year for educational supplies and a one time $1,500 Continuing Education stipend. Residents will receive 4 weeks paid vacation as well as 10 Federal holidays.

Facilities

• Jacobi Medical Center
• North Central Bronx Hospital
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for admission:
• Student or graduate of an accredited U.S. or Canadian Dental School
• Must have passed part I, National Dental Board Examination
• Eligibility for temporary licensure in New York State
• Dental school transcript
• Three letters of professional recommendation
• Personal interview

Program Strengths

• Diverse patient population including many medically, physically and cognitively compromised patients
• Extensive training and experience in all behavior management modalities, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic
• Didactic and clinical training in orthodontics
• Modern, well-equipped clinic facilities including computerized patient records, digital radiography and a laser unit
• Attendings from all dental specialties represented and devoted to clinical and didactic teaching
• Strong interaction with other medical and surgical services in hospital

Program Faculty

Pediatric Dentistry
Farhad Yeroshalmi, DMD* - Program Director
Keith S. Margulis, DDS* - Assistant Director
Meredeth Glenn, DDS*
Paul Chu, DDS*
Sky Berdahl, DDS
Ron Chang, DDS
*Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Anesthesiology
Barry Langsam, DDS*
Steve Krauss, DDS, MPH*
*Diplomate, American Board of Dental Anesthesiology

Dental Public Health
Victor Badner, DMD, MPH*
*Diplomate, American Board of Dental Public Health

Endodontics
Maynard Goldberg, DDS
Brian Kardon, DMD*
*Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics

General Dentistry
Anita Agarwal, DMD
Ronald Garrett, DDS
Michael Gershanok, DDS
Peter Gershenson, DDS
Christine Heng, DDS*
Harvey Loeb, DDS
Robert Margolin, DDS
Irvin McCaine, DDS
Martin Kimmel, DDS
Bennie Pham, DDS
Josephine Sullivan, DMD
*Diplomate, American Board of Dental Public Health

Oral Pathology
Elizabeth Boguslaw, DMD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Arthur Adamo, DDS
Jason Baker, DDS*
Daniel Buchbinder, DMD, MD*
Barry Langsam, DDS
Benn Lieberman, DMD*
Joseph Marged, DDS*
Brendan O’Connor, MD, DDS
Jason Portnof, MD, DMD
David Sheinkopf, DDS*
Norman Trieger, MD, DDS*
Tasios Vakkas, MD, DMD*
*Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontics
Kenneth Cooperman, DDS*
Myron Gurman, DDS*
*Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Periodontics
Denise How, DMD

Prosthodontics
Stanley Weinstock, DDS
James Verna, DMD

Special Care Dentistry
Farah Alam, DDS
Steve Krauss, DDS, MPH*
*Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

School Profile

Program Type:	Hospital-based Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	6 Full-Time 36 Part-Time 5 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
No. of entering positions:	4
Salary/Stipend:	$55, 858 First Year $58,168 Second Year $62,789 Third Year
Application:	$50 Fee October 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:	1:30
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled
Didactic Experience:	Seminars Literature Review Case Conferences
Teaching Experience:	Yes Clinic Half-Days Yes Lecture/Presentations
Facilities:	20 Chair/Operatories 9 Clinic Receptionist 22 Dental Assistants 2 Dental Hygienists

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