Endo Program Overiew

[Nat426]

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The purpose of this thread is to be a resource for future applicants to Endo. If you interviewed in the past or are/were a resident, please share what the strengths/weaknesses of each program were. Some programs are known as research/literature heavy, other clinically focused. Some require you to have AEGD/GPR, some will take you right out of school. If you are a current/past resident what was your day to day like. I would like to gather as much information about each program into on post to aid current and future applicants.

 

[Nat426]

Can anyone share what programs are known for being more clinical and what are know for being more heavily research oriented?

 

[FutureDent020]

Can anyone share what programs are known for being more clinical and what are know for being more heavily research oriented?

If the program requires a masters or you pursue a masters you will spend more time on the research side. Not suggesting you will get less clinical experience, just simply you WILL be doing more research. Some programs just require a table top study/ poster board and focus on didactics and clinical. Everyone on here has attended or will attend one program. So it's hard to speak for other programs. But if you are interested in research, just make sure to attend a program that urges or requires a masters. If not, just go for your certificate.

 

[wplumlee83]

Just a heads-up to those of us that applied to a PASS Endo program previously... it's gone through some major changes - mostly cosmetic. Won't be an issue for new applicants. NDBE scores etc. are transferred electronically directly from ADA to PASS, so you don't need to worry about the academic dean's letter. Spoke with someone at ADEA about this and she sent me this link: Sending Official Test Scores to ADEA PASS
This year you can customize your personal statement for each program too. Some programs can also ask you freeform questions to fill in online.
Should get interesting.
Who all are you guys getting rec letters from? These can make or break getting your foot in the door. Makes it really hard for guys who've been out practicing and their faculty no longer works at the school or has retired.
Any ideas?

 

[tanbear]

Just a heads-up to those of us that applied to a PASS Endo program previously... it's gone through some major changes - mostly cosmetic. Won't be an issue for new applicants. NDBE scores etc. are transferred electronically directly from ADA to PASS, so you don't need to worry about the academic dean's letter. Spoke with someone at ADEA about this and she sent me this link: Sending Official Test Scores to ADEA PASS
This year you can customize your personal statement for each program too. Some programs can also ask you freeform questions to fill in online.
Should get interesting.
Who all are you guys getting rec letters from? These can make or break getting your foot in the door. Makes it really hard for guys who've been out practicing and their faculty no longer works at the school or has retired.
Any ideas?

We can’t request now since pass isn’t open correct?

 

[Torshammer]

Who all are you guys getting rec letters from? These can make or break getting your foot in the door. Makes it really hard for guys who've been out practicing and their faculty no longer works at the school or has retired.
Any ideas?

Study club presidents, CE course lecturers, or local endodontists that you shadow? You could also try tracking down faculty that have retired. It definitely is tougher getting letters for people who have been in practice for a while, but there are a lot of dentists who go into endo after years as a GP so I am sure many have run into the same situation. One endodontist I know was not accepted her first time applying. She volunteered as as an instructor at the local dental school and ended up getting a letter from another faculty member. Good luck to you!