*****Official PASS 2025 Endodontic Residency Interviews/Information***

[Torshammer]

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would it be worth doing a masters in public health as a gp?

That sounds like not a good use of time

 

[Mary1984]

Any news from USC offers?

 

[Relentlessme]

Any news from USC offers?

I heard a couple of people got in.

 

[AAdentist]

In last year's cycle, they sent interview invites in November, so I wouldn't expect any earlier than late October.

I noticed that. and acceptance in jan or feb per some replies on SDN BUT not 100% sure if that is correct!
will 4 months be enough time to move and give notice to the current job !!! just curious why CWRU is doing that.

 

[WannabeEndo]

Lol if I didnt get in all cycle and got a last minute acceptance even 1 day before the residency started id buy a one way plane ticket and go. 4 months is no problem

That’s my attitude towards it too, not much else is worth spending a whole other year waiting to apply to residency again, time is money

 

[AAdentist]

Lol if I didnt get in all cycle and got a last minute acceptance even 1 day before the residency started id buy a one way plane ticket and go. 4 months is no problem

Of course yes !! 🤣

 

[sourjelly]

I noticed that. and acceptance in jan or feb per some replies on SDN BUT not 100% sure if that is correct!
will 4 months be enough time to move and give notice to the current job !!! just curious why CWRU is doing that.

because they do at least two rounds of interviews - one in november and then one in december. and then they take about a month to make their decision lol

 

[redroom]

Hey, I was not accepted this year for endo, so I decided to apply for GPR/AEGD this cycle. Do I need new letters of recs?

 

[TrustYourEAL]

Hey, I was not accepted this year for endo, so I decided to apply for GPR/AEGD this cycle. Do I need new letters of recs?

I would recommend checking with programs individually to explain your situation. You can offer to have your recommenders send them updated letters directly since I don't think PASS will let you change letters.

 

[Dr. Pep]

Anyone hear anything from puerto Rico

 

[OJ with Extra Pulp]

Got waitlisted at NYU a month ago 😢. How low are the chances of getting in at this point? I can't imagine anyone dropping out. I have colleagues urging me to keep calling and bugging the program but I don't see how that would help my chances either.

 

[TheNB2]

Anybody hear anything from Penn? Interviews were completed a couple of weeks ago.

Penn’s offers have been sent

 

[ktbur]

USC and Loma Linda seats filled

 

[patricklin27]

How important is a good ADAT score if your GPA is around 3.0. I applied to 19 schools this year with that GPA and 7 years of exp and go no interviews. Thinking about taking the ADaT.

 

[AAdentist]

How important is a good ADAT score if your GPA is around 3.0. I applied to 19 schools this year with that GPA and 7 years of exp and go no interviews. Thinking about taking the ADaT.

As far as I know and felt: Some of the schools take a look at ADAT. Most of schools they don’t care. You might need to check with the school program coordinator if possible. At least their websites.

 

[cowboyendo]

This was my first cycle applying, getting no interviews. I graduated in 2015, class rank of 25 out of 86. My question is whether retaking the ADAT would improve my chances. My scores were overall 560 (82nd percentile), biomed section 490 (47th percentile), clinical science 650 (98th percentile), data research etc section 510 (63rd percentile). I mostly took it to show that I could still study effectively, having been out of school so long, but didn't do so well on the biomed section. Thoughts? Should I concentrate on other things, like research?

 

[FutureDent020]

This was my first cycle applying, getting no interviews. I graduated in 2015, class rank of 25 out of 86. My question is whether retaking the ADAT would improve my chances. My scores were overall 560 (82nd percentile), biomed section 490 (47th percentile), clinical science 650 (98th percentile), data research etc section 510 (63rd percentile). I mostly took it to show that I could still study effectively, having been out of school so long, but didn't do so well on the biomed section. Thoughts? Should I concentrate on other things, like research?

Studying is barely part of residency. Pathology and pharmacology are the only classes you need to actually study for and it pales in comparison to actual dental school. Like you may study for a couple weeks total if you combine all the courses. You read a ton, but anyone can do that. I would say it’s more a reflection of your overall app. Like experiences, recs, personality, etc. Your numbers sound fine. Could be higher but not a deterrent. What have you done besides practice for 10 years that shows you are committed to endo?

 

[AAdentist]

This was my first cycle applying, getting no interviews. I graduated in 2015, class rank of 25 out of 86. My question is whether retaking the ADAT would improve my chances. My scores were overall 560 (82nd percentile), biomed section 490 (47th percentile), clinical science 650 (98th percentile), data research etc section 510 (63rd percentile). I mostly took it to show that I could still study effectively, having been out of school so long, but didn't do so well on the biomed section. Thoughts? Should I concentrate on other things, like research?

just my opinion: I would not re take it. What is your GPA ?? How many schools you applied to ??

 

[Torshammer]

This was my first cycle applying, getting no interviews. I graduated in 2015, class rank of 25 out of 86. My question is whether retaking the ADAT would improve my chances. My scores were overall 560 (82nd percentile), biomed section 490 (47th percentile), clinical science 650 (98th percentile), data research etc section 510 (63rd percentile). I mostly took it to show that I could still study effectively, having been out of school so long, but didn't do so well on the biomed section. Thoughts? Should I concentrate on other things, like research?

How many programs did you apply to? I'm surprised you didn't get any interviews

 

[TargetEndo]

This was my first cycle applying, getting no interviews. I graduated in 2015, class rank of 25 out of 86. My question is whether retaking the ADAT would improve my chances. My scores were overall 560 (82nd percentile), biomed section 490 (47th percentile), clinical science 650 (98th percentile), data research etc section 510 (63rd percentile). I mostly took it to show that I could still study effectively, having been out of school so long, but didn't do so well on the biomed section. Thoughts? Should I concentrate on other things, like research?

Your ADAT is good enough. Most schools don't even care for it. I agree with AAdentist - GPA is a big one.
Regardless, don't let one unsuccessful cycle dishearten you. I've said this before - it's a crap process. I know someone who applied to 22 schools in their second cycle, got ONE interview and got in. It just takes one.
I'm sorry you have to go through this again. Hopefully it will be the last time you ever have to do it. Good luck!

 

[bebemiel]

Has anyone heard anything from UBC?

 

[cowboyendo]

Studying is barely part of residency. Pathology and pharmacology are the only classes you need to actually study for and it pales in comparison to actual dental school. Like you may study for a couple weeks total if you combine all the courses. You read a ton, but anyone can do that. I would say it’s more a reflection of your overall app. Like experiences, recs, personality, etc. Your numbers sound fine. Could be higher but not a deterrent. What have you done besides practice for 10 years that shows you are committed to endo?

My GPA as 3.41. The past two years I have been a member of the aae. I went to fall 2023 Insights meeting, and the annual meeting this spring. I did a table presentation at the aae meeting.
I do wonder that that means, or maybe what they are looking for…to show “you are committed to endo.” What more could be done? Volunteering on a mission trip exclusively doing root canals?

 

[redchesus]

This was my first cycle applying, getting no interviews. I graduated in 2015, class rank of 25 out of 86. My question is whether retaking the ADAT would improve my chances. My scores were overall 560 (82nd percentile), biomed section 490 (47th percentile), clinical science 650 (98th percentile), data research etc section 510 (63rd percentile). I mostly took it to show that I could still study effectively, having been out of school so long, but didn't do so well on the biomed section. Thoughts? Should I concentrate on other things, like research?

You scored higher than me, I wouldn't retake it.
I think you need to get connected with some academic endodontists. Are you near a program? Do you know any endodontists that teach at a program?

 

[FutureDent020]

My GPA as 3.41. The past two years I have been a member of the aae. I went to fall 2023 Insights meeting, and the annual meeting this spring. I did a table presentation at the aae meeting.
I do wonder that that means, or maybe what they are looking for…to show “you are committed to endo.” What more could be done? Volunteering on a mission trip exclusively doing root canals?

No, sounds like you are doing everything you need to be doing. You’ve basing practicing for a while. Doing more root canals is not what they’re interested in. It’s honestly just really hard right now. So many experience GP’s and qualified dental students are trying to specialize. It’s little things that can separate you. Like Redchesus said, have you met any directors or visited any programs? I’d try to get my name out there. Get someone to vouch for you. You’d be surprised how many programs will pass up good candidates on paper for a name that someone (current/ or old residents) just vouch for.

 

[SirBrotherJam]

You’d be surprised how many programs will pass up good candidates on paper for a name that someone (current/ or old residents) just vouch for.

This

 

[PulpPal]

is there any chance the waitlist will move this late into the cycle?

 

[future_endo]

Did Maryland send invites?

 

[faded2122]

Did Maryland send invites?

They were sent in early August

 

[AAdentist]

is there any chance the waitlist will move this late into the cycle?

Anything is possible in my opinion!! people might drop off last minute, visa issues and accepted at another programs (still waiting on case), and maybe Canadian applicants.

 

[dpandg]

It would be nice to have statistics on it to see how much of a trend it really is.

I would wager there are many more experienced dentists with 3-9 years experience applying the past few cycles and they just don’t stand out as much. Good experience with mediocre grades just won’t cut it, the applicant pool is too strong.

Also more gunners coming out of school going for endo that previously would go for ortho, OS, etc perhaps now that endo average income is trending upward?

To all the applicants with mediocre grades > Don't give up hope!

I was accepted this year on my second cycle with a 3.2 GPA, no research, no AAE conferences, and no ADAT. 5 years of experience. Class rank of 87 out of 120...

I believe that I had good experience, good stories to tell at my interview, and excellent letters of recommendation. Also critical that I knew a current resident at the school.

Good luck!

 

[rb19]

To all the applicants with mediocre grades > Don't give up hope!

I was accepted this year on my second cycle with a 3.2 GPA, no research, no AAE conferences, and no ADAT. 5 years of experience. Class rank of 87 out of 120...

I believe that I had good experience, good stories to tell at my interview, and excellent letters of recommendation. Also critical that I knew a current resident at the school.

Good luck!

 

[SirBrotherJam]

To all the applicants with mediocre grades > Don't give up hope!

I was accepted this year on my second cycle with a 3.2 GPA, no research, no AAE conferences, and no ADAT. 5 years of experience. Class rank of 87 out of 120...

I believe that I had good experience, good stories to tell at my interview, and excellent letters of recommendation. Also critical that I knew a current resident at the school.

Good luck!

Congratulations! There’s a right way to play this game and a hard way to play this game.

 

[TargetEndo]

To all the applicants with mediocre grades > Don't give up hope!

I was accepted this year on my second cycle with a 3.2 GPA, no research, no AAE conferences, and no ADAT. 5 years of experience. Class rank of 87 out of 120...

I believe that I had good experience, good stories to tell at my interview, and excellent letters of recommendation. Also critical that I knew a current resident at the school.

Good luck!

Congratulations!! Enjoy your last year as a GD! 🙂

 

[TargetEndo]

Congratulations! There’s a right way to play this game and a hard way to play this game.

Would love to hear your views on the right way.
I'm sure a lot of people would also like to know what @dpandg did different to even get interviews with that profile.

 

[FutureDent020]

Would love to hear your views on the right way.
I'm sure a lot of people would also like to know what @dpandg did different to even get interviews with that profile.

I suspect, and may be wrong, that those references carried a lot of weight. Wouldn’t be surprised if one was from an endodontist that a chair or PD keeps in touch with. Grades won’t really matter if you can get in the ear of the chair

 

[rb19]

Congratulations! There’s a right way to play this game and a hard way to play this game.

If you could pass on some words of wisdom so I and others can play the right way, that would be great. Cause I have definitely been playing the hard way.

 

[SirBrotherJam]

If you could pass on some words of wisdom so I and others can play the right way, that would be great. Cause I have definitely been playing the hard way.

I have said the over and over again on this thread.... knowing someone that can vouch for you, whether it is a PD, someone in the program/dept, resident, big wig in the field. I'm not really talking about a good LOR, though that can help too. Things happen. I have known PDs that will say go do this GPR and next year your in... I've seen spouses/significant others get in with current residents, spouses get in because their SO worked in another department of the school, home grown applicants, and then there is the "looks amazing on paper" candidate. There have also been candidates that made terrible impressions and will never get into our program. Most of this you will never know unfortunately. I do not foresee MATCH ever happening to endo in the current state.... too much work for PDs.

 

[3ndo25]

any news from Case Western?
Thanks

 

[can.dmd]

Anybody applied to UBC? any news?

 

[AAdentist]

any news from Case Western?
Thanks

I checked / emailed Heidi on 10/7, invitation did not send out at that time. you can email Heidi (her email on the school website), she is super nice and helpful, and let us know please 🙂)

 

[nhr]

Anybody applied to UBC? any news?

I haven't heard anything.

 

[AAdentist]

anyone received an invitation from case western??

 

[TrustYourEAL]

anyone received an invitation from case western??

Interview invites may not come out until their CODA accreditation is complete - it's scheduled for next week.

 

[AAdentist]

Interview invites may not come out until their CODA accreditation, which is scheduled for next week, is complete.

thanks for letting us know!! 🙂

 

[rb19]

Anybody applied to UBC? any news?

Rejection email today.

 

[AEGD Director]

Think about the option setting yourself apart?
I would suggest getting your AEGD certificate as preparation for an endo track.
Endo directors prefer that the applicant knows general dentistry before they land in endo.( Being in practice or corporate is a different thing)

i went back to school after 20+ years of practice and got my AEGD!

I have residents who go from Wichita State AEGD directly to endo. why tread water? 1year goes fast when you are having fun.
I am the AEGD program director at wichita state AEGD ( you will need a US license - sorry Kansas does not accept international)
[email protected]
cell 816 853 2207

 

[AAdentist]

Any update from case western. Please post here when you hear an update!

 

[wannabestudent]

Is NYU no longer offering potential applicants do an observership anymore? I still see the email address on the website for observation but after emailing was told it’s not available? I didn’t get in last year and would like to visit but seems like there is no chance to do so

 

[wannafindmb2]

what happened to CWRU ?? did they send invitations / acceptances ??

 

[RCTLUVER]

Is NYU no longer offering potential applicants do an observership anymore? I still see the email address on the website for observation but after emailing was told it’s not available? I didn’t get in last year and would like to visit but seems like there is no chance to do so

I emailed a week or so ago to ask for upcoming observation dates and didn't get any reply. But they're not available, period? Aw dang