Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry 
Department of Pediatric Dentistry 
West Virginia University 
1 Medical Center Drive 
Morgantown, WV 26506 
Phone number: 304-293-9214 
Program Contact Name and Title: Dami Kim, DDS, Assistant Professor and Program Director 
Program Contact Person Email: dami.kim@hsc.wvu.edu 
Program Website:  https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/students/residency/pediatric-dentistry/ 

 

Program Length and Number of Positions

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

Program Type

This is a combined university- and hospital-based program.  

Application

 

The application deadline is November 15th of the year preceding matriculation. The program participates in both the National Match and PASS programs. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:  

 

Ms. Chasity D. Antonk 
Dental Admissions, Recruitment and Access  
P. O. Box 9407 Room G110-A 
Health Sciences Center North 
Morgantown, WV, 26506-9407 
Office: 304-293-1680 
Fax: 304-293-8561 
Email: chasity.antonk@hsc.wvu.edu 

 

Other correspondence may be addressed to: 
Dr. Dami Kim, Postdoctoral Program Director; dami.kim@hsc.wvu.edu 

 

Description

 

The West Virginia University School of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is designed to prepare residents with in-depth knowledge and skills in all aspects of pediatric dentistry practice in both private and hospital settings and to encourage lifelong learning to contribute to the advancement of the profession. This program is the first and only advanced education program in pediatric dentistry in West Virginia. The program was granted with initial accreditation by CODA in 2024 and the second class with three residents will matriculate in July 2025. 

 

Upon completion of the two-year program, residents will be awarded a certificate of specialty training in pediatric dentistry and will meet the advanced eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. 

 

Curriculum

Both didactic and clinical curricula are designed to advance residents’ knowledge and skills in all aspects of the specialty. The didactic core is taught by faculty of WVU School of Dentistry and Medicine with additional seminars by guest lecturers. Clinical training involves comprehensive patient care of both healthy patients and patients with special health care needs. Off-service assignments are mandatory and offered at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital and WVU School of Dentistry. Teaching pre-doctoral students is a part of the residents’ responsibility. All residents are required to conduct their own research project and present their research at a professional meeting.

Program Stipend and Tuition

The program is GME-funded, providing a competitive stipend and fringe benefits to trainees throughout its entirety, and there is no tuition fee. The stipend rates and benefits are annually updated at https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/gme/.  

Facilities

  • WVU School of Dentistry 
  • WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital and outpatient clinics 

Admission Requirements

  • Must have passed the National Dental Board Examination Part I and Part II or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) prior to the application deadline. 
  • Must have earned a DMD or DDS degree or equivalent from a CODA-accredited US or Canadian dental program. 
  • Must successfully complete the institution’s credentialing process including dental licensure in state of West Virginia 
  • Must hold US or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency  
  • Must submit a current enrollment letter in good standing or certification of any previous post-graduate training if applicable (e.g. GPR, etc.). 
 
 

Program Strengths

  • Integrated health science center with faculty of various specialties available for mentoring 
  • The only program in the state with a large patient pool referred by all areas of pediatric medicine specialties at the hospital and community. 
  • Competitive salary and benefits without tuition or additional fees 
 
 

School Profile

 

Program Type: Combined
Certificate
Program Director: Full-Time
Board Certified
Program Faculty: 3 Full-Time
3 Part-Time
5 Board Certified
Program Length: 24 Total Months
July 1 Start Date
Program Accreditation: Initial Accreditation Granted in 2024
State Licensure: Required
State Licensure Required to Begin Program: Yes
Number of Entering Positions: 3
Tuition In-State: None
Tuition Out-Of-State: None
Salary/Stipend: $60,786 First Year
$63,040 Second Year (Updated Annually)
Application: November 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: Varies
Clinic Experience: Orthodontics
Hospital Rotations
General Anesthesia
Emergency Call
Operating Room
Oral Surgery
Infant Oral Health
Medically Compromised
Mentally Disabled
Craniofacial Disorders
Physically Disabled
Minimal and Moderate Sedations
Special Health Care Needs
Behavior Guidance
Endodontics