*****Official PASS 2026 Endodontic Residency Interviews/Information***

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toothlover100 said:
Anyone know what Penn looks for in a candidate
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They want to see if your "Ivyitis" is found worthy or wanting, and if worthy, allow you to commit $$ suicide to get $200 more a pop from insurance companies
 
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SirBrotherJam said:
They want to see if your "Ivyitis" is found worthy or wanting, and if worthy, allow you to commit $$ suicide to get $200 more a pop from insurance companies
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They don’t interview their own dental grads that much from what I’m hearing
 
what are some top 15 endo programs for international Dentist with an AEGD from an Ivy League university?
I am trying to create a list to research their programs for future cycle.
Any advice adn Personal experience would be greatly helpful and appreciated,
Thank you.
 
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princeafrica said:
Case Western you usually start to see movement in October but even as far as December/Jan

But for now a resident just told me nothing sent yet
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What case western looks for in candidates ?? One thing I know is good ADAT..grades and PD wants everyone to be board certified but most residents i talked to there they don’t have plan to be board certified. My information is old. I don’t know about current situation!?? I know PD produces great endodontists!
-is PD still want applicant-with experience vs couple years experience? High GPA ? Research experience?
 
Hi everyone, anyone has
AAdentist said:
What case western looks for in candidates ?? One thing I know is good ADAT..grades and PD wants everyone to be board certified but most residents i talked to there they don’t have plan to be board certified. My information is old. I don’t know about current situation!?? I know PD produces great endodontists!
-is PD still want applicant-with experience vs couple years experience? High GPA ? Research experience?I
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I Heard a couple of times that schools wants their residents to be board certified.
Why is that?
And what is the difference between these two?
 
I don’t know why! Residents here can answer this question? the oral exam is very hard and you need to study a lot to pass it.
WHY YOU WANT TO BE BOARD CERTIFIED ENDODONTIST ??
 
The season is coming to an end -- but does not end until the very last acceptance! I've heard of applicants getting in later into the season when someone had to drop out.

Georgia Regents University (Augusta University) – Invite (05/20); Interview (07/07) Offers Sent
Louisiana State University - Invite (05/27 email/phone call); Interview (07/11) Offers Sent
University of Texas at Houston - Invite (05/30 email); Interview (07/11) Offers Sent
VA New York - Invite (late May email); Interview (06/20) Offers Sent
New York University - Invite (06/04; 06/18; 07/02 email); Interview (06/17), (07/01), (07/15), (07/22) Offers Sent
University of Louisville - Invite (06/05 email); Interview (7/11)
Saint Louis University - Invite (06/06 email); Interview (07/08) Offers Sent
Stony Brook University - Invite (06/06); Interview (06/30, 07/07) Offers Sent
Ohio State University - Invite (06/06); Interview ??? Offers Sent
University of Texas at San Antonio - Invite (06/09 email); Interview (06/20) Offers Sent
University of Pittsburgh - Invite (06/10 email); Interview (07/11) Offers Sent
University of California at San Francisco - Invite (06/12 email); Interview (06/26) Offers Sent
Albert Einstein Medical Center - Invite (06/09 ???); Interview (06/24) Offers Sent
Oregon Health & Science University - Invite (06/16 call); Interview (07/16) Offers Sent
Virginia Commonwealth University - Invite (06/16 email); Interview (07/10) Offers Sent
Texas A&M University - Invite (06/17, 6/18 phone call); Interview (07/15) All Offers Given/Accepted
University of Kentucky - Invite (06/17); interview (07/10)
University of Minnesota - Invite (06/17 call); interview (07/08-07/09) Offers Sent
Indiana University - Invite (06/18 email); Interview (07/11)
NYU Langone (Lutheran Medical Center) - Invite (06/19 email); Interview (07/16-07/17)
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - Invite (06/23 phone and email); interview (06/27) Offers Sent
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Invite (6/24 email); interview (07/09) Offers Sent
University of Illinois at Chicago - Invite (6/24 email); interview (07/16, 07/17) Offers Sent
Boston University - Invite (6/25 email); Interview options (7/17, 7/18, 7/19, 7/24, 7/25, 8/1) Offers Sent
University of Florida - Invite (06/27 email); Interview (07/07) Offers Sent
Tufts University - Invite (6/30 email), Interview (8/4, 8/5, 8/6) Offers Sent
University of Iowa - Invite (6/30 phone), Interview (7/10, 7/11) Offers Sent
University of Washington - Invite ( 06/30/ phone), Interview (07/08 or 07/10) Offers Sent
Medical University of South Carolina - Invite (07/01 phone), Interview (07/08) Offers Sent
University of Michigan - Invite (7/02), Interview (7/14)
University of North Carolina - Invite (early July?), Interview (07/16) Offers Sent
University of Connecticut - Invite (07/01 email), Interview (07/09) Offers Sent
University of California at Los Angeles - Invite (07/07 email), Interview (07/11)
Temple University - Invite (07/08), Interview (07/23, 07/24)
University of Nebraska - Invites (first week of July), Interview (07/18)
Harvard University - Invite (07/10 email), Interview (07/18, 07/25)
Nova Southeastern University - Invite (07/11 email), Interview (8/12)
University of Southern California - Invite (07/11; 07/18), Interview (7/28)
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Invite (07/12), Interview (07/18)
Southern Illinois University - Invite (7/14 email), Interview (08/04)
Marquette University - Invite (?), Interview (08/01)
West Virginia University - Invite (07/17), Interview (08/04)
University of Pennsylvania - Invite (7/18), Interview (07/30, 08/04)
University of Detroit Mercy - Invite (7/18), Interview (7/28)
Loma Linda University - Invite (7/18 email), Interview (8/24)
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - Invite (07/22), Interview (08/01 via zoom)
University of the Pacific - Invite (7/22 email), Interview (8/21) Offers Sent
Columbia University - Invite (08/20), Interviews (08/26-28 & 09/02-04)

University of Maryland -
NYU Langone Puerto Rico -
Case Western Reserve University - TBD Oct-Dec 2026
University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
 
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I am happy that I was able to help out a handful of applicants this cycle by reviewing programs, personal statements, and doing mock interviews! I was planning to spend some time before the next residency year starts to help out as many applicants as I can, so I’m planning to start a small cohort if anyone is interested. You can contact me for any questions, but I’ll probably won’t start a “workshop” to review applications and personal statements until 2026.
 
Mo K said:
what are some top 15 endo programs for international Dentist with an AEGD from an Ivy League university?
I am trying to create a list to research their programs for future cycle.
Any advice adn Personal experience would be greatly helpful and appreciated,
Thank you.
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Any recommendations?
 
AAdentist said:
I don’t know why! Residents here can answer this question? the oral exam is very hard and you need to study a lot to pass it.
WHY YOU WANT TO BE BOARD CERTIFIED ENDODONTIST ??
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One of the biggest reasons why most PDs push for board certification is simply for specialty recognition.

I’m sure most endo residents have already had this lecture in their first year but in 1989 our speciality recognition was suspended and was challenged by the ADA. This was largely due in part of questioning sufficient “body of knowledge” to justify its existence as a standalone specialty.

As a whole, the Endodontics speciality has the lowest board certification rate (23%) while being the 4th largest licensed specialty (approx. 5700) licensed Endodontics. Specialty knowledge makes a specialty not doing a specific procedure ie doing root canals — otherwise we’d just be called pulp pickers.

But of course you can lead a deer to water but you can’t force them to drink it.
 
JustWisdom said:
One of the biggest reasons why most PDs push for board certification is simply for specialty recognition.

I’m sure most endo residents have already had this lecture in their first year but in 1989 our speciality recognition was suspended and was challenged by the ADA. This was largely due in part of questioning sufficient “body of knowledge” to justify its existence as a standalone specialty.

As a whole, the Endodontics speciality has the lowest board certification rate (23%) while being the 4th largest licensed specialty (approx. 5700) licensed Endodontics. Specialty knowledge makes a specialty not doing a specific procedure ie doing root canals — otherwise we’d just be called pulp pickers.

But of course you can lead a deer to water but you can’t force them to drink it.
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You make me proud
 
JustWisdom said:
One of the biggest reasons why most PDs push for board certification is simply for specialty recognition.

I’m sure most endo residents have already had this lecture in their first year but in 1989 our speciality recognition was suspended and was challenged by the ADA. This was largely due in part of questioning sufficient “body of knowledge” to justify its existence as a standalone specialty.

As a whole, the Endodontics speciality has the lowest board certification rate (23%) while being the 4th largest licensed specialty (approx. 5700) licensed Endodontics. Specialty knowledge makes a specialty not doing a specific procedure ie doing root canals — otherwise we’d just be called pulp pickers.

But of course you can lead a deer to water but you can’t force them to drink it.
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Why don't the programs make board certified the requirements for graduates? Pass Written and oral examination before they graduate?
 
StarENDO1 said:
Why don't the programs make board certified the requirements for graduates? Pass Written and oral examination before they graduate?
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Most programs have the requirement to take the written board exam during their final year which is administered once a year usually in May. But passing is not a requirement because results are usually given after 1 month after a resident has graduated unless you are in a program that graduates in August. Nonetheless, programs cannot withhold your certificate just for not taking it.
But the pass rate for the written board has been historically 90%+

For the Oral Boards it’s administered twice a year usually in March or October.
And you must pass written before oral boards. So due to timing you can’t take Oral Boards in Residency.

You also cannot apply to take them simultaneously. One must be completed with results prior to attempting the next.
 
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StarENDO1 said:
Why don't the programs make board certified the requirements for graduates? Pass Written and oral examination before they graduate?
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Board certification should be challenging because you do want to make sure those who take part possess the knowledge to help advance the profession in the right direction. However, the AAE is also kind of shooting them selves in the foot. The written is fairly standardized and straight forward. Basically you acquire the knowledge to pass the test through lit reviews during residency and some studying afterwards. The oral exam is a racket and much more difficult. They make it much harder and inconvenient than it needs to be and also VERY vague. You basically need to know everything about Endo (which is good) but then cite a source to either support or refute your answers. But bringing up authors to cite your claims during an oral exam on the spot is very challenging and takes a lot of preparation. Then they’ll also ask you absolutely obscure questions that have nothing to do with clinical Endo. You also need to prepare for the tactics of the exam as well. It’s complicated. So when you get out of residency you are starting families, practices, and focusing on your clinical growth. Then to try and add months of studying on top of that? You start to have priorities and studying for orals falls to the bottom. But if you don’t prioritize it you will not pass. Whats crazy is they have also made it easier recently but the results are similar. Long story short I know people who have taking the time study, flown out there spending a lot of $, and failed multiple times. So the AAE advocates board certification then failed 50% that try. Lol, so what are we doing??
 
SirBrotherJam said:
They want to see if your "Ivyitis" is found worthy or wanting, and if worthy, allow you to commit $$ suicide to get $200 more a pop from insurance companies
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Where do you draw the line for tuition? At what point does it not make sense to go down this path (especially with the BBB now)? Anyone chime in.
 
pulpyboi said:
Where do you draw the line for tuition? At what point does it not make sense to go down this path (especially with the BBB now)? Anyone chime in.
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Personally I don't think high tuition residencies are worth it anymore if you are taking out private loans and pursuing the profession just for money. The most common fixed rate for Sallie Mae is about 10% (and they will prob increase the rate if you are taking out a large amount). You can argue that the average federal loan rate is fairly close (probably around 8% now), but there's a lot of advantages to federal loans like IBR, longer repayment periods, PSLF options, deferment/forbearance, etc.

For residency, an unshakable loan of 300k at 10% is daunting. Even if you have a 15 year term, you are still paying over $3000 a month for the next 15 years. At 10 years, it's nearly $4000/mo.
 
FutureDent020 said:
Board certification should be challenging because you do want to make sure those who take part possess the knowledge to help advance the profession in the right direction. However, the AAE is also kind of shooting them selves in the foot. The written is fairly standardized and straight forward. Basically you acquire the knowledge to pass the test through lit reviews during residency and some studying afterwards. The oral exam is a racket and much more difficult. They make it much harder and inconvenient than it needs to be and also VERY vague. You basically need to know everything about Endo (which is good) but then cite a source to either support or refute your answers. But bringing up authors to cite your claims during an oral exam on the spot is very challenging and takes a lot of preparation. Then they’ll also ask you absolutely obscure questions that have nothing to do with clinical Endo. You also need to prepare for the tactics of the exam as well. It’s complicated. So when you get out of residency you are starting families, practices, and focusing on your clinical growth. Then to try and add months of studying on top of that? You start to have priorities and studying for orals falls to the bottom. But if you don’t prioritize it you will not pass. Whats crazy is they have also made it easier recently but the results are similar. Long story short I know people who have taking the time study, flown out there spending a lot of $, and failed multiple times. So the AAE advocates board certification then failed 50% that try. Lol, so what are we doing??
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It will be worth it when you are board certified. More fulfillment in your professional journey.
 
endosuccessgroup said:
I am happy that I was able to help out a handful of applicants this cycle by reviewing programs, personal statements, and doing mock interviews! I was planning to spend some time before the next residency year starts to help out as many applicants as I can, so I’m planning to start a small cohort if anyone is interested. You can contact me for any questions, but I’ll probably won’t start a “workshop” to review applications and personal statements until 2026.
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Can I be added to this please?
 
kuioioh said:
Personally I don't think high tuition residencies are worth it anymore if you are taking out private loans and pursuing the profession just for money. The most common fixed rate for Sallie Mae is about 10% (and they will prob increase the rate if you are taking out a large amount). You can argue that the average federal loan rate is fairly close (probably around 8% now), but there's a lot of advantages to federal loans like IBR, longer repayment periods, PSLF options, deferment/forbearance, etc.

For residency, an unshakable loan of 300k at 10% is daunting. Even if you have a 15 year term, you are still paying over $3000 a month for the next 15 years. At 10 years, it's nearly $4000
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I was actually thinking about this. Let’s say you have to take out a loan of 300k for an expensive 2 year residency to become an endodontist. Your income goes up, and you have the ability to earn a lot as a non-owner.

Alternatively, I think we can agree that for most people being a GP associate taps out at some point income wise (unless doing something really special - rural, high end FMR, all on X). Now to go beyond this you’d have to become an owner and take out a practice loan between 500k to 1M+

So either way, debt is going to come if you don’t want to be a GP associate forever, question is which route do you prefer?

I like that as an endo you don’t have to own to make a high income. But I can also appreciate that if you do own, you own an asset that you can eventually sell. You can’t sell your 300k endo certificate, but you can sell a practice.

I’m curious what programs will do for summer 2026 start as BBB policies start July 2026, and so does residency for the new cohort.
 
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FutureDent020 said:
Board certification should be challenging because you do want to make sure those who take part possess the knowledge to help advance the profession in the right direction. However, the AAE is also kind of shooting them selves in the foot. The written is fairly standardized and straight forward. Basically you acquire the knowledge to pass the test through lit reviews during residency and some studying afterwards. The oral exam is a racket and much more difficult. They make it much harder and inconvenient than it needs to be and also VERY vague. You basically need to know everything about Endo (which is good) but then cite a source to either support or refute your answers. But bringing up authors to cite your claims during an oral exam on the spot is very challenging and takes a lot of preparation. Then they’ll also ask you absolutely obscure questions that have nothing to do with clinical Endo. You also need to prepare for the tactics of the exam as well. It’s complicated. So when you get out of residency you are starting families, practices, and focusing on your clinical growth. Then to try and add months of studying on top of that? You start to have priorities and studying for orals falls to the bottom. But if you don’t prioritize it you will not pass. Whats crazy is they have also made it easier recently but the results are similar. Long story short I know people who have taking the time study, flown out there spending a lot of $, and failed multiple times. So the AAE advocates board certification then failed 50% that try. Lol, so what are we doing??
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Boards pass rate is about 80% for orals and 80% for case portfolio. Both are manageable but time consuming. Some questions on orals were very random but random things come up in practice every day and you need to come up with a professional answer, even if it’s not the perfect answer. You don’t need citations for every answer to pass. Some big common citations and sound clinical decisions can get you over the threshold.

I was fortunate to get the right cases in residency and get recalls from coresidents and finish boards the first year out. My program was also very into board certification and prepped us well for that style of questioning. Some programs don’t care about boards, and other programs make it scarier than it needs to be. It’s really more like Jeopardy than getting grilled like the old days.
 
Completely different topic—how challenging is it to have a baby during residency? Would it be frowned upon since clinic and didactics might be missed for check-ups and maternity leave (which I imagine would be short, maybe less than two weeks)? Have you seen female residents grow their families during endo training?
 
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yendo25 said:
Completely different topic—how challenging is it to have a baby during residency? Would it be frowned upon since clinic and didactics might be missed for check-ups and maternity leave (which I imagine would be short, maybe less than two weeks)? Have you seen female residents grow their families during endo training?
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It happens, but not that often. Most female residents have enough on their plate and to add a newborn can really throw a wrench into things. What if you don't have a straight forward pregnancy and delivery? Are you willing to stay longer than the program time to fulfill requirements if needed? Do you have someone to watch the kid full time or have you considered the cost of this if you dont? This also put more stress on your coresidents to pick up the slack when you have to leave. As a parent of multiple kids, there is never an ideal time to have a kid, but there are definitely better times than during residency.
 
How necessary is having an aegd? I am looking through current residents of many programs and they all seem to have an AEGD, are the rest of us out of luck?
 
Stanelz said:
How necessary is having an aegd? I am looking through current residents of many programs and they all seem to have an AEGD, are the rest of us out of luck?
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Seems like AEGD and GPR helps, but not a requirement. Some get in without it. Depends on the PD
 
deleted952688 said:
What case western looks for in candidates ?? One thing I know is good ADAT..grades and PD wants everyone to be board certified but most residents i talked to there they don’t have plan to be board certified. My information is old. I don’t know about current situation!?? I know PD produces great endodontists!
-is PD still want applicant-with experience vs couple years experience? High GPA ? Research experience?
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aim for at least 550. Most residents are above this score. Board-certified for sure. 100% pass rate on written boards. After finishing residency, case and oral ABE should be on your agenda. There are fresh grads, but grads with experience are stronger applicants. Top 1/3 of class rank at least. Should have 1-2 research works, and that would be considered your average applicant. Take advantage of your ability to extern at CWRU and show genuine interest. Join the lectures when you visit the PD, expect you to participate and actively learn.
 
kuioioh said:
Personally I don't think high tuition residencies are worth it anymore if you are taking out private loans and pursuing the profession just for money. The most common fixed rate for Sallie Mae is about 10% (and they will prob increase the rate if you are taking out a large amount). You can argue that the average federal loan rate is fairly close (probably around 8% now), but there's a lot of advantages to federal loans like IBR, longer repayment periods, PSLF options, deferment/forbearance, etc.

For residency, an unshakable loan of 300k at 10% is daunting. Even if you have a 15 year term, you are still paying over $3000 a month for the next 15 years. At 10 years, it's nearly $4000/mo.
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I feel like maybe upwards of 180k tuition cap, especially when the issue of private loans comes up. You'll make 350k+ as an endodontist doing a manageable number of cases. So it's worth it vs general making 180-200k starting. As you do 7-8 cases a day, you will be easily making 500k+, so remember this.
 
Columbia sends out Acceptance, waitlist and rejections at the same time and day or it has different timelines?
 
Any advice you guys on letters of recommendations for those of us who have been out of school for a few years for obtaining meaningful letters of recommendations? Most schools require 3+dean letter correct? Ive got two locked down (old endo faculty and one local endodontist) but struggling to find a third that would be meaningful.
 
Stanelz said:
Any advice you guys on letters of recommendations for those of us who have been out of school for a few years for obtaining meaningful letters of recommendations? Most schools require 3+dean letter correct? Ive got two locked down (old endo faculty and one local endodontist) but struggling to find a third that would be meaningful.
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You could add in general dentists who have mentored you or any colleagues who know your clinical skillset. Beyond that, look into shadowing or befriending another endodontist. Maybe there is a former Endo resident you’ve stayed in touch with.
 
endosuccessgroup said:
You could add in general dentists who have mentored you or any colleagues who know your clinical skillset. Beyond that, look into shadowing or befriending another endodontist. Maybe there is a former Endo resident you’ve stayed in touch with.
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You advice is always appreciated and timely, thank you
 
Does anyone know the cost of attendance for LSU? Can't find any info.

Also does anyone have a list of costs of attendance for several endo programs? Anyone ever compile something like that. Im working on one myself but it's pretty tedious.
 
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