Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dental Residency Training Program
134-20 Jamaica Avenue Axel Bldg
3rd Floor
Jamaica, New York 11418
Phone: 718-206-6980
Program Contact: Ramsha Shiakh, RShaikh@jhmc.org
Website: https://jamaicahospital.org/clinical-services/dental/
Program Length and Number of Positions
This is a twenty-four month program commencing July 1 of each year. 2 new positions are offered each year. There are no fellowships.
Program Type
Hospital Based
Application
Match application with number required. Application MUST be made through the PASS program. Please have your application complete by Sept. 1. The absolute deadline is Sept 15.
Description
This is a 24-month full-time hospital and health center-based CODA-accredited training program. The program offers clinical and didactic training in all areas of pediatric dentistry including: restorative dentistry, pediatric endodontic techniques, behavior management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), fixed and removable orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, oral conscious sedation, pediatric medicine, and general anesthesia. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the resident is awarded a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Graduates are well prepared to be contributing members of the health care team in a hospital environment, academic institution, community health care facility or private practice. This program commences on July 1 of each year.
Curriculum
The clinical curriculum emphasizes: restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry, non-pharmacological behavior management, nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious (mild to moderate) sedation, intravenous sedation, management of cases under general anesthesia, and public health. Jamaica Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, resulting in extensive exposure to trauma management. Hospital rotations include: pediatric medicine (inpatient and outpatient clinics), general anesthesia, ENT clinic, Adult and pediatric emergency department, pediatric critical care, and community outreach opportunities.
The didactic curriculum emphasizes: literature review, pediatric dentistry series, orthodontic theory, orthodontic management, ,oral biology, oral medicine, pharmacology, traumatology, growth and development with focused lecture on craniofacial development, restorative techniques, special needs patient care, sedation, physical diagnosis, behavioral management, and research methods and materials This specialty program revolves around both well children and those who are medically compromised, developmentally challenged, or victims of trauma. The program offers course work in genetics, and craniofacial biology, including the opportunity to attend monthly craniofacial conferences. There are multidisciplinary lectures with participation by general dentistry, as well as specialty-focused seminars. Pediatric dental residents will participate in daily huddles reviewing patient flow and care with their faculty and are required to present weekly cases and discuss treatment plans and options with their mentors and faculty.
Program Stipend and Tuition
There are 4 weeks of paid vacation, as well as holidays. Residents receive some assistance to attend the annual AAPD national session. Food Stipend.
First Year: $65,172.97
Second Year: $70,653.62
Facilities
- Jamaica Hospital Axel Clinic
- Jamaica Hospital
- Flushing Hospital for 2nd Year Rotaion in Peds Med
Admission Requirements
- CODA accredited Dental School
- INBDE Dental Exam completed
- 2x2 passport photo
- PASS/MATCH participation
Program Strengths
- Smaller program, customized educational support if needed.
- Hands on support from Faculty.
- OR, Sedation, Frenectomy, diversity of patients, OMS and endodontic educational opportunities/requirements BC faculty in all the specialties.
- Opportunity for implant education, interceptive ortho hands on therapy.
- Weekly lectures with specialty providers.
- Interactive opportunities with GPR and OMS residents.
- 100% QE pass rate
Program Faculty
Jeannine Weiss DDS*
Sam Abettan DDS*
Neal Herman DDS*
Boris Pinhosov DDS*
Gary Wadhwa DDS*
Barry Bass DDS*
Maria Meranga DDS*
Ben Solomwitz DMD*
Barry Fishcman DDS
Michael Mand DDS
* Board-Certified
School Profile
| Program Type: | Hospital-Based |
|---|---|
| Program Director: | Full-Time |
| Program Faculty: | 1 Full-Time 12 Part-Time 4 Board Certified |
| Program Length: | 24 Total Months July 1 Start Date Pre ClinicOrientation |
| Program Accreditation: | Approved |
| State Licensure: | Restricted License Available, (Restrictions: no moonlighting) |
| State Licensure Required to Begin Program: | No |
| Number of Entering Positions: | 2 |
| Tuition In-State: | |
| Tuition Out-Of-State: | |
| Salary/Stipend: | $65,172.97 $70,653.62 |
| Application: | |
| Participant in National Matching Service: |
Yes |
| Participant in PASS: | Yes |
| This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: | No |
| Applicants are eligible to apply if they are: | US Citizen |
| Clinic Experience: | Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Physically Disabled Community Clinics Outreach Public Health Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance Frenectomy |
| Didactic Experience: | Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences Lectures Hospital and Dental Grand Rounds/Research Day |
| Research Requirement: | Data Collection Project Case Report |
| Teaching Experience: | Weekly Assignments/Daily Lecture |
| Facilities: | 4 Chair/Operatories 5 Clinic Receptionist 14 Dental Assistants 3 Dental Hygienists |