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

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It amazes me how random this all feels. Last year, I got six interview invites but unfortunately did not get in. This year, I didn't get a single invite. I had the same letter writers, updated my resume with a research project, and wrote a new mission statement.
Just to add context, I am four years out of school and currently teaching at an AEGD program. I applied to 19 programs and am still holding my breath for 6.
 
Dr. Pep said:
It amazes me how random this all feels. Last year, I got six interview invites but unfortunately did not get in. This year, I didn't get a single invite. I had the same letter writers, updated my resume with a research project, and wrote a new mission statement.
Just to add context, I am four years out of school and currently teaching at an AEGD program. I applied to 19 programs and am still holding my breath for 6.
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I also noticed that a couple programs that last year had multiple interview offer rounds have instead sent out multiple dates this year all in one go, I wonder if that means no more offere from those schools in particular. But damn, even going from 6 interviews last year to none this year, how is that possible if the CV is improving
 
Dr. Pep said:
It amazes me how random this all feels. Last year, I got six interview invites but unfortunately did not get in. This year, I didn't get a single invite. I had the same letter writers, updated my resume with a research project, and wrote a new mission statement.
Just to add context, I am four years out of school and currently teaching at an AEGD program. I applied to 19 programs and am still holding my breath for 6.
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Do you mind sharing which programs you had interviewed at last year? Region wise if names are too specific?
 
Dr. Pep said:
It amazes me how random this all feels. Last year, I got six interview invites but unfortunately did not get in. This year, I didn't get a single invite. I had the same letter writers, updated my resume with a research project, and wrote a new mission statement.
Just to add context, I am four years out of school and currently teaching at an AEGD program. I applied to 19 programs and am still holding my breath for 6.
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It IS random for most. There isn't ANYTHING systematic/logical about the endo application process.
 
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University of Alabama at Birmingham -
Loma Linda University -
University of California at Los Angeles -
University of California at San Francisco - Invites sent June 17th for interviews on July 11th and 12th
University of Southern California -
University of the Pacific -
University of Connecticut -Invites sent June 7th for June 26th - virtual interview
Nova Southeastern University -
University of Florida - Interview on July 5th
Georgia Regents University (Augusta Univ) - Invites sent (May 28, email), Interview (July 8)
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Southern Illinois University -
Indiana University - Invites sent (May 30, email), Interview (July 8)
University of Iowa -
University of Louisville -Invite sent (June 16, email; June 17 email), Interview (July 12)
University of Kentucky - Invites sent (June 10th, email), Interviews on July 19th
Louisiana State University -Invites sent (May, phone), Interview (July 12)
University of Maryland -
Boston University - invites sent (June 14, email), Interview (July 19, 26, 29)
Harvard University -
Tufts University - invites sent (June 11th and 17th), interviews July 15,16,17
University of Detroit Mercy -
University of Michigan -
University of Minnesota - invite sent (June 17th, phone), interview July 11th and 12th
Saint Louis University - Invites sent (June 11, June 14, email), Interview (July 9)
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Invite sent (June 20 email), Interview (July 10)
University of Nebraska -
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - invite sent (June 19th, email), Interview July 1st
Columbia University -
NYU Langone (Lutheran Medical Center) -
NYU Langone Puerto Rico -
New York University - Invites sent on June 5th by email, interviews on June 18th
Stony Brook University - Invite (June 17, email), Interview (July 8th)
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -
University of North Carolina -
Case Western Reserve University -
Ohio State University - Invite by phone on June 11th for July 9th/10th
Oregon Health & Science University -
Albert Einstein Medical Center - Invite (June 13, email), Interview (July 15)
Temple University - Invites sent June 21st by email, interview on July 17th
University of Pennsylvania -
University of Pittsburgh - Invite (June 13, email), Interview (July 12)
Medical University of South Carolina -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry - Invites sent June 13th for July 9th interview
University of Texas at Houston - Invites sent (May 17), (June 4th - email), Interview (July 12)
University of Texas at San Antonio - Invites sent June 20th. Interview July 12
Virginia Commonwealth University - Invites sent June 21st by email, interview on July 15th
University of Washington - Invites sent 06/24 for July 12 and 15 interviews
West Virginia University -
Marquette University -
VA New York - Invites sent (May 31, June 3, email), Interview (July 12)
 
Does anyone know if Pittsburgh send invites in waves or just once?
 
molarbears said:
Same here!! Seems as though only way to get interviews is being connected to the program or knowing someone in the program. Just know that there will be hundreds of highly qualified and talented individuals that won’t get an interview just because there are so many applicants
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Thats why I am getting disappointed cause I know people and some program directors and I still didnt get invited! There is no set rule for them who they wanna invite!
 
princeafrica said:
Friend got Washington today for July 12 & 15
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One of my friends submitted their application yesterday because their ADAT score arrived yesterday after 6 weeks of taking the exam.😆
$220 spent totally unnecessarily. Schools should stop accepting applications once invites are sent out. Such a scam! Lol!
 
redchesus said:
Remember y'all, once interviews start, things can change VERY quickly.
I got an invite from my current program only 2 weeks before the interview (so clearly somebody got in somewhere else and dropped out).
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What program was this?
 
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this thread and a first time applicant to endo programs. My GPA is 3.86 ( 17/92), have a research in endo with poster presentation at AAE. Not taken ADAT. I graduated in May and will start AEGD in July. Applied a little late submitted primary application on June 6th and most secondaries by June 14th. Overall applied to 11 schools and I did not get a single interview yet. Could you please tell me what I can improve on/ or is a red flag here ?
 
Good luck to all the applicants this year! I am a current resident and I wanted to share tips for interview day:

1. MOST IMPORTANT IN MY OPINION: Use current residents or recents graduates as a resource. Get a feel for the program before you arrive on interview and get a rundown of how interview day will go. This helped ease a lot of my pre-interview anxiety. Everyone I reached out to was excited to help because we all know what it feels like to go through the process. Happy to be a resource! (you might get a faster response on instagram if you have any questions!) https://www.instagram.com/2pathstothepulp/

2. Be one time!!! I've seen people arrive late while I was an applicant and while I was interviewing. Make sure you are super early.

3. Dress professionally! You can do this and still wear something with color to stand out!

4. Be aware of current topics and come prepared to have an intellectual conversation about endodontics. Have a few pieces of current and classic lit in mind about topics you are most interested in!

5. Be friendly to EVERYONE you see at the interview. Even when you think the faculty aren't watching someone else probably is!

6. Sell yourself as an applicant! When you are having your personal interview time with the faculty get excited about why you are a good fit for the specialty and how your previous experience has prepared you for what is to come. Be confident and proud of your accomplishments!

Good luck everyone! Even if you haven't gotten any interview invitations yet, don't get discouraged! It is very early!
 
diamond24 said:
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this thread and a first time applicant to endo programs. My GPA is 3.86 ( 17/92), have a research in endo with poster presentation at AAE. Not taken ADAT. I graduated in May and will start AEGD in July. Applied a little late submitted primary application on June 6th and most secondaries by June 14th. Overall applied to 11 schools and I did not get a single interview yet. Could you please tell me what I can improve on/ or is a red flag here ?
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Most competitive endo applicants will have as good/better GPA and rank than you, plus multiple years work experience. It's not a red flag that you haven't received interviews. It's common knowledge that endo highly values people with at least a PGY-1, if not multiple years of practice experience. My coresidents and I all had at least 3+ years work experience. My program hasn't taken a person straight out of dental school in over a decade.
 
UncleJoesVeneers said:
Most competitive endo applicants will have as good/better GPA and rank than you, plus multiple years work experience. It's not a red flag that you haven't received interviews. It's common knowledge that endo highly values people with at least a PGY-1, if not multiple years of practice experience. My coresidents and I all had at least 3+ years work experience. My program hasn't taken a person straight out of dental school in over a decade.
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Which program is that?
 
diamond24 said:
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this thread and a first time applicant to endo programs. My GPA is 3.86 ( 17/92), have a research in endo with poster presentation at AAE. Not taken ADAT. I graduated in May and will start AEGD in July. Applied a little late submitted primary application on June 6th and most secondaries by June 14th. Overall applied to 11 schools and I did not get a single interview yet. Could you please tell me what I can improve on/ or is a red flag here ?
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I think you are a very competitive applicant, but by the time you submitted your secondaries, some schools have already sent out interview invites, and I assume many schools have already begun/finished sifting through the application, which I imagine must be a very lengthy process given the number of applications
 
diamond24 said:
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this thread and a first time applicant to endo programs. My GPA is 3.86 ( 17/92), have a research in endo with poster presentation at AAE. Not taken ADAT. I graduated in May and will start AEGD in July. Applied a little late submitted primary application on June 6th and most secondaries by June 14th. Overall applied to 11 schools and I did not get a single interview yet. Could you please tell me what I can improve on/ or is a red flag here ?
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Also tough to say because it depends on which 11 schools you applied to. If you applied to places like UCSF, UConn, any of the Texas schools (for example) then yes, they already sent invites by the time you finished applying. If you applied to places like UCLA, Michigan, Case, Oregon, etc. (see the updated board above), they haven't (as far as we know) sent out invites yet and everyone is still waiting to hear back.
 
Just got a confirmation email from Buffalo said the application is complete!! Submitted long time ago tho!
 
Dr. Pep said:
It amazes me how random this all feels. Last year, I got six interview invites but unfortunately did not get in. This year, I didn't get a single invite. I had the same letter writers, updated my resume with a research project, and wrote a new mission statement.
Just to add context, I am four years out of school and currently teaching at an AEGD program. I applied to 19 programs and am still holding my breath for 6.
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This is sad.. I’m sorry for this. Endo is unfortunately a numbers game
 
Guys, just to give some perspective from the other side. We have over 270 completed applications this year and can only interview <10% for a few spots. Definitely in increase from a few years ago. We consider people that are out of school, practiced for years, failed NBDE part then passed, pgy1/non pgy1, homegrown/never set foot in our building, applications that weren't marked as completed, GPAs ranging from 3.0-4.0 etc... THERE IS NO SET RULE WHO WE INVITE. Programs want people they think will be a good fit and vise versa. It is tough to narrow down as you all have your strengths and I'm sure are completive in your own right. I will say for those that applied to schools sharing that interview day, there will absolutely be cancellations as you can't be in two places at once.
 
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SirBrotherJam said:
Guys, just to give some perspective from the other side. We have over 270 completed applications this year and can only interview <10% for a few spots. Definitely in increase from a few years ago. We consider people that are out of school, practiced for years, failed NBDE part then passed, pgy1/non pgy1, homegrown/never set foot in our building, applications that weren't marked as completed etc... THERE IS NO SET RULE WHO WE INVITE. Programs want people they think will be a good fit and vise versa. It is tough to narrow down as you all have your strengths and I'm sure are completive in your own right. I will say for those that applied to schools sharing that interview day, there will absolutely be cancellations as you can't be in two places at once.
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I am sure so many candidates must be incredibly grateful to hear from someone on the other side! Thank you for contributing!

It is incredibly unfortunate that there is no set rule for who is invited. Essentially it boils down to luck. What I fail to understand is how a fresh grad with 30 endos and excellent letters is considered "a better fit" than a seasoned dentist who does 30 endos a month AND has excellent letters. How is that decided? If there is no set rule who to invite, that just makes it so much worse for candidates reapplying because you never know how to improve your application for the next cycle. How do people with just 2 years (D3 and D4) of supervised clinical experience even know that they want to do this one specific specialty procedure the rest of their life when you haven't even scratched the surface of dentistry as a dental student and how do program directors agree with them?! 🤣 It's not like endo is ortho or OS where operative dentistry is practically nonexistent! I'm not saying that endo should be reserved for people with experience but it really makes you wonder what the PDs are thinking. What did the predocs do so special to be invited for interviews compared to someone with experience?

It all boils down to a sheer lack of transparency and predictability.

I really hope that schools replace dropped interview candidates with new ones because it's terribly cruel on part of schools to NOT do that. Unfortunately many don't.
 
TargetEndo said:
I am sure so many candidates must be incredibly grateful to hear from someone on the other side! Thank you for contributing!

It is incredibly unfortunate that there is no set rule for who is invited. Essentially it boils down to luck. What I fail to understand is how a fresh grad with 30 endos and excellent letters is considered "a better fit" than a seasoned dentist who does 30 endos a month AND has excellent letters. How is that decided? If there is no set rule who to invite, that just makes it so much worse for candidates reapplying because you never know how to improve your application for the next cycle. How do people with just 2 years (D3 and D4) of supervised clinical experience even know that they want to do this one specific specialty procedure the rest of their life when you haven't even scratched the surface of dentistry as a dental student and how do program directors agree with them?! 🤣 It's not like endo is ortho or OS where operative dentistry is practically nonexistent! I'm not saying that endo should be reserved for people with experience but it really makes you wonder what the PDs are thinking. What did the predocs do so special to be invited for interviews compared to someone with experience?

It all boils down to a sheer lack of transparency and predictability.

I really hope that schools replace dropped interview candidates with new ones because it's terribly cruel on part of schools to NOT do that. Unfortunately many don't.
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You make good points but there is so many variables in each case. For majority of candidates it comes down to the boxes you check. The more boxes you check, the more likely you are to get interviews. Some luck is involved like in anything. Boxes are in no order class rank, ideally top 20%. Your experience. Not just how many years, but type of experience. Was it working in PG programs, running programs, military, private practice. And for how long. Private practice is least valued in this case. Also it’s your type of endo experience. Just doing root canals in private practice is good, but it doesn’t jump out on paper. Need to be part of AAE, attend, meet people. Need to have good letters of rec. A lot of candidates have these from Endodontists in military setting or academic settings. Those are super valuable because the evaluators don’t owe the candidate anything. And they can be brutally honest. Personal statement is another box. You’d be shocked at the **** people write. Super transparent. Also leadership experience.

Do you need to check all these boxes to be a good endodontist or resident, of course not. But plenty of applicants do. So they can choose the cream of the crop.

I had a co-resident a year below me at my program who was right out of dental school. The dude was incredible. Poised, smart, super advanced for his age, and did beautiful endo. 99% of dental students right of school aren’t like that. But they exist and get into programs rightfully so.
 
FutureDent020 said:
You make good points but there is so many variables in each case. For majority of candidates it comes down to the boxes you check. The more boxes you check, the more likely you are to get interviews. Some luck is involved like in anything. Boxes are in no order class rank, ideally top 20%. Your experience. Not just how many years, but type of experience. Was it working in PG programs, running programs, military, private practice. And for how long. Private practice is least valued in this case. Also it’s your type of endo experience. Just doing root canals in private practice is good, but it doesn’t jump out on paper. Need to be part of AAE, attend, meet people. Need to have good letters of rec. A lot of candidates have these from Endodontists in military setting or academic settings. Those are super valuable because the evaluators don’t owe the candidate anything. And they can be brutally honest. Personal statement is another box. You’d be shocked at the **** people write. Super transparent. Also leadership experience.

Do you need to check all these boxes to be a good endodontist or resident, of course not. But plenty of applicants do. So they can choose the cream of the crop.

I had a co-resident a year below me at my program who was right out of dental school. The dude was incredible. Poised, smart, super advanced for his age, and did beautiful endo. 99% of dental students right of school aren’t like that. But they exist and get into programs rightfully so.
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Sometimes even if it's a box ticking game, it still feels a bit more luck-based than merit-based, which can be a bit demotivating, especially when you get no feedback on why you weren't chosen for even an interview. Not saying PD's have the time to provide feedback or are obliged to do so by any means, but sometimes it's difficult to see how many more boxes you can realistically keep ticking when there's not much left that is feasible and the years keep passing by. I know I want endo, and I know I'll keep trying til I get in no matter where it is, but the state that the applications and admissions process is in is still demotivating in my opinion.
 
FutureDent020 said:
You make good points but there is so many variables in each case. For majority of candidates it comes down to the boxes you check. The more boxes you check, the more likely you are to get interviews. Some luck is involved like in anything. Boxes are in no order class rank, ideally top 20%. Your experience. Not just how many years, but type of experience. Was it working in PG programs, running programs, military, private practice. And for how long. Private practice is least valued in this case. Also it’s your type of endo experience. Just doing root canals in private practice is good, but it doesn’t jump out on paper. Need to be part of AAE, attend, meet people. Need to have good letters of rec. A lot of candidates have these from Endodontists in military setting or academic settings. Those are super valuable because the evaluators don’t owe the candidate anything. And they can be brutally honest. Personal statement is another box. You’d be shocked at the **** people write. Super transparent. Also leadership experience.

Do you need to check all these boxes to be a good endodontist or resident, of course not. But plenty of applicants do. So they can choose the cream of the crop.

I had a co-resident a year below me at my program who was right out of dental school. The dude was incredible. Poised, smart, super advanced for his age, and did beautiful endo. 99% of dental students right of school aren’t like that. But they exist and get into programs rightfully so.
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I'm not here to tear down other candidates. And like I said, I'm not against fresh grads getting spots. But more is required clinically of an endodontist than just beautiful endo. There are certain skills that only experience, even of just a few years, can teach. Again, not at all to say that fresh grads aren't deserving.

I have been involved with the application process for several cycles now (even after finishing my program) because either I have been approached by applicants looking for guidance/tips, or I have written letters of rec, or both, so I know the caliber of these specific people applying. These are people that I would be proud to call endo-colleagues. They have everything you listed and more. And then once the applications are submitted, not even a crow flies their way even after multiple cycles! Makes me wonder what is going on! That is the whole and sole reason for my frequent rants. Lol!

In the end, it is what it is. 🙂 I count my blessings for being lucky enough to bag a spot when I did!
 
University of Alabama at Birmingham -
Loma Linda University -
University of California at Los Angeles -
University of California at San Francisco - Invites sent June 17th for interviews on July 11th and 12th
University of Southern California -
University of the Pacific -
University of Connecticut -Invites sent June 7th for June 26th - virtual interview
Nova Southeastern University -
University of Florida - Interview on July 5th
Georgia Regents University (Augusta Univ) - Invites sent (May 28, email), Interview (July 8)
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Southern Illinois University -
Indiana University - Invites sent (May 30, email), Interview (July 8)
University of Iowa -
University of Louisville -Invite sent (June 16, email; June 17 email), Interview (July 12)
University of Kentucky - Invites sent (June 10th, email), Interviews on July 19th
Louisiana State University -Invites sent (May, phone), Interview (July 12)
University of Maryland -
Boston University - invites sent (June 14, email), Interview (July 19, 26, 29)
Harvard University -
Tufts University - invites sent (June 11th and 17th), interviews July 15,16,17
University of Detroit Mercy -
University of Michigan -
University of Minnesota - invite sent (June 17th, phone), interview July 11th and 12th
Saint Louis University - Invites sent (June 11, June 14, email), Interview (July 9)
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Invite sent (June 20 email), Interview (July 10)
University of Nebraska -
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - invite sent (June 19th, email), Interview July 1st
Columbia University -
NYU Langone (Lutheran Medical Center) -
NYU Langone Puerto Rico -
New York University - Invites sent on June 5th by email, interviews on June 18th
Stony Brook University - Invite (June 17, email), Interview (July 8th)
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -
University of North Carolina -Invites sent June 26th by phone/email, Interview July 19th
Case Western Reserve University -
Ohio State University - Invite by phone on June 11th for July 9th/10th
Oregon Health & Science University -
Albert Einstein Medical Center - Invite (June 13, email), Interview (July 15)
Temple University - Invites sent June 21st by email, interview on July 17th
University of Pennsylvania -
University of Pittsburgh - Invite (June 13, email), Interview (July 12)
Medical University of South Carolina -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry - Invites sent June 13th for July 9th interview
University of Texas at Houston - Invites sent (May 17), (June 4th - email), Interview (July 12)
University of Texas at San Antonio - Invites sent June 20th. Interview July 12
Virginia Commonwealth University - Invites sent June 21st by email, interview on July 15th
University of Washington - Invites sent 06/24 for July 12 and 15 interviews
West Virginia University -
Marquette University -
VA New York - Invites sent (May 31, June 3, email), Interview (July 12)
 
can anyone provide some insight into unc chapel hill program? DM or resply would be greatly appreciated!
 
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