UCLA Ven PD
06-28-2008, 10:05 AM
Due to some unanticipated circumstances, I am pleased to let you know that the UCLA School of Dentistry has one open slot in its Venice CHAT Pediatric Dentistry Program. If you think you are qualified and you can get to campus by Monday June 30, 2008 to participate in the School and Medical Center Orientations (or you know someone else who is), we are interested in considering you for the spot. Information about the program is listed below. Please contact me by email jcrall@dentistry.ucla.edu by noon (Pacific time zone) on Sunday June 29, 2008 and I will give you the details about where you need to be at 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning at the UCLA campus. In that email I would like the following information: your name, your email, your telephone numbers, your graduation date and your ADA accredited School.
On Monday you will need to bring the following additional materials:
1. General Application Form <http://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/CMS200Sample/uploadedFiles/General_Application.pdf (https://em.ucla.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/CMS200Sample/uploadedFiles/General_Application.pdf)> (with current photo attached).
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copy of dental school transcript (official needs to be provided following acceptance).
4. Proof of graduation from an ADA accredited dental school.
5. Copy of National Board scores Part I (official needs to be provided following acceptance).
6. Three references with contact information who will be promptly available for a telephone call.
I look forward to hearing from you by noon on Sunday.
Sincerely,
James J. Crall, DDS, ScD
Professor & Chair, Section of Pediatric Dentistry
Director, MCHB National Oral Health Policy Center
UCLA School of Dentistry
Program Overview
Length of Program - 25 months
Number of Residents Selected Per Year - 2
Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation - 2008
Curriculum
The Residency program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to produce strong, evidence-based Pediatric Dentists who may choose to pursue a career in Teaching, Practice and/or Public Health. For more information about the curriculum, please refer to the website (which is in the process of being updated to reflect our accredited status). http://dentistry.ucla.edu/Admissions/Residency/popup.asp?id=363
Requirements/Pre-requisites
DDS or DMD from an ADA accredited dental school.
Above average academic achievement.
Proven interest in Pediatric Dentistry as expressed by involvement in related activities within and outside of the applicant’s dental school program.
Proven interest and involvement in community health projects.
Research experience desirable
Facilities
UCLA Venice Dental Center clinics – 7 chairs dedicated to Pediatric Dentistry, all with Nitrous Oxide and 3 quiet rooms
UCLA Children’s Dental Center Clinic – 10 chairs, 6 with Nitrous Oxide, 2 quiet rooms
Numerous Community Health Centers
UCLA Center for the Health Sciences Hospital and OR facilities
Mattel Children’s Hospital
Program Strengths
Strong academic University relationship
Strong interdisciplinary emphasis with Pediatric Medicine and Community Health Centers
Potential for Master’s Degree – with extension of training period
Diversified, experienced faculty
Integrated Center for the Health Sciences and Hospital experiences
Extensive resources for scholarly / research activities
Stipend with health benefits
Desirable location
On Monday you will need to bring the following additional materials:
1. General Application Form <http://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/CMS200Sample/uploadedFiles/General_Application.pdf (https://em.ucla.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/CMS200Sample/uploadedFiles/General_Application.pdf)> (with current photo attached).
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copy of dental school transcript (official needs to be provided following acceptance).
4. Proof of graduation from an ADA accredited dental school.
5. Copy of National Board scores Part I (official needs to be provided following acceptance).
6. Three references with contact information who will be promptly available for a telephone call.
I look forward to hearing from you by noon on Sunday.
Sincerely,
James J. Crall, DDS, ScD
Professor & Chair, Section of Pediatric Dentistry
Director, MCHB National Oral Health Policy Center
UCLA School of Dentistry
Program Overview
Length of Program - 25 months
Number of Residents Selected Per Year - 2
Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation - 2008
Curriculum
The Residency program in Pediatric Dentistry is designed to produce strong, evidence-based Pediatric Dentists who may choose to pursue a career in Teaching, Practice and/or Public Health. For more information about the curriculum, please refer to the website (which is in the process of being updated to reflect our accredited status). http://dentistry.ucla.edu/Admissions/Residency/popup.asp?id=363
Requirements/Pre-requisites
DDS or DMD from an ADA accredited dental school.
Above average academic achievement.
Proven interest in Pediatric Dentistry as expressed by involvement in related activities within and outside of the applicant’s dental school program.
Proven interest and involvement in community health projects.
Research experience desirable
Facilities
UCLA Venice Dental Center clinics – 7 chairs dedicated to Pediatric Dentistry, all with Nitrous Oxide and 3 quiet rooms
UCLA Children’s Dental Center Clinic – 10 chairs, 6 with Nitrous Oxide, 2 quiet rooms
Numerous Community Health Centers
UCLA Center for the Health Sciences Hospital and OR facilities
Mattel Children’s Hospital
Program Strengths
Strong academic University relationship
Strong interdisciplinary emphasis with Pediatric Medicine and Community Health Centers
Potential for Master’s Degree – with extension of training period
Diversified, experienced faculty
Integrated Center for the Health Sciences and Hospital experiences
Extensive resources for scholarly / research activities
Stipend with health benefits
Desirable location