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

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Man, this application process feels lonely. Let's start a conversation here. I've been working for 4-5 years out. What about you guys? What are you looking for, how long have you been working? When did you know endo. is the way to go for you?​

 
I’m 6 years out, but working 5 years because a GPR. I want a clinical heavy residency. I kinda knew endo when I watched my referring endodontist and the lifestyle and number of patients he saw just looked like my style and tbh a lot easier
 
Hello! I graduated in 2020, did one year of GPR and been working for a DSO since then. I appreciate all the information that's shared on this forum!
 
Hello! Graduated 22' and did a GPR and now have been working for the big "A" in DSOs. First time applying to Endo!
 
I am a 2021 certified-COVID graduate, and this is my first time applying to endo. I'm looking for a well-rounded and fun program. I always liked endo since pre-doc -- the residents and faculty were supportive -- but it is only after practicing as a GP for a few years that I discovered I'd prefer to be an endodontist. I think I can grow (career-wise) a lot better if I can focus on doing a subset of procedures I like.
 
5 years out and second time applying this year! fingers crossed. Anyone hear anything this week? was really hoping to hear something this week.

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xjoohn said:
5 years out and second time applying this year! fingers crossed. Anyone hear anything this week? was really hoping to hear something this week.

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Did you learn anything major about applying from this year compared to last year?

Besides the posted interviews, I haven’t heard anything. I wonder if Einstein sent out interviews because their interview is in June. Most programs send out by last week of June, so I’m sure we’ll see the big wave these upcoming 2 weeks.
 
UPDATE:
Georgia Regents University (Augusta Univ) – Invite (05/20); Interview (07/07)
Louisiana State University - Invite (05/27 email/phone call);Interview (07/11)
University of Texas at Houston - Invite (05/30 email); Interview (07/11)
New York University - Invite (06/04 email); Interview (06/17)
Saint Louis University - Invite (06/06 email); interview (07/08)
Stony Brook University - Invite (06/06); Interview 6/30, 7/7
Ohio State University - Invite (6/6); interview???
University of Texas at San Antonio - Invite (6/9 email); Interview (6/20)
University of Pittsburgh - Invite (6/10 email); Interview (07/11)

University of Alabama at Birmingham -
Loma Linda University -
University of California at Los Angeles -
University of California at San Francisco -
University of Southern California -
University of the Pacific -
University of Connecticut -
Nova Southeastern University -
University of Florida -
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Southern Illinois University -
Indiana University -
University of Iowa -
University of Louisville -
University of Kentucky -
University of Maryland -
Boston University -
Harvard University -
Tufts University -
University of Detroit Mercy -
University of Michigan -
University of Minnesota -
University of Missouri-Kansas City -
University of Nebraska -
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine -
Columbia University -
NYU Langone (Lutheran Medical Center) -
NYU Langone Puerto Rico -
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -
University of North Carolina -
Case Western Reserve University -
Oregon Health & Science University -
Albert Einstein Medical Center -
Temple University -
University of Pennsylvania -
Medical University of South Carolina -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry -
Virginia Commonwealth University -
University of Washington -
West Virginia University -
Marquette University -
VA New York -
 
Wow lots of people here with a good amount of private practice experience. I’ve done an AEGD and been practicing for a year. First time applying to endo. Knew it was for me when I got to experience some complex cases during my AEGD.
 
UPDATE:
Georgia Regents University (Augusta Univ) – Invite (05/20); Interview (07/07)
Louisiana State University - Invite (05/27 email/phone call);Interview (07/11)
University of Texas at Houston - Invite (05/30 email); Interview (07/11)
New York University - Invite (06/04 email); Interview (06/17)
Saint Louis University - Invite (06/06 email); interview (07/08)
Stony Brook University - Invite (06/06); Interview 6/30, 7/7
Ohio State University - Invite (6/6); interview???
University of Texas at San Antonio - Invite (6/9 email); Interview (6/20)
University of Pittsburgh - Invite (6/10 email); Interview (07/11)
University of California at San Francisco - Invite (6/12 email); Interview (6/26)
Note about UCSF:For those invited, how do yall feel about the requirements for interviewing? I am excited but I am also worried about completing these large items.

University of Alabama at Birmingham -
Loma Linda University -
University of California at Los Angeles -
University of Southern California -
University of the Pacific -
University of Connecticut -
Nova Southeastern University -
University of Florida -
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Southern Illinois University -
Indiana University -
University of Iowa -
University of Louisville -
University of Kentucky -
University of Maryland -
Boston University -
Harvard University -
Tufts University -
University of Detroit Mercy -
University of Michigan -
University of Minnesota -
University of Missouri-Kansas City -
University of Nebraska -
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine -
Columbia University -
NYU Langone (Lutheran Medical Center) -
NYU Langone Puerto Rico -
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -
University of North Carolina -
Case Western Reserve University -
Oregon Health & Science University -
Albert Einstein Medical Center -
Temple University -
University of Pennsylvania -
Medical University of South Carolina -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry -
Virginia Commonwealth University -
University of Washington -
West Virginia University -
Marquette University -
VA New York -
 
San Antonio sent another round of interview invites on 6/11. I believe they are finished because the deadline to reply was 6/11!
 
dentaldude7272 said:
Has anyone heard if the nyu langone or Oregon OHSU are good programs clinical experience wise?
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There are very few programs that are in the realm of "not good". If they provided inadequate training, CODA would delist them. Of course each program has it's own strengths and weaknesses. You just have to make sure those align with what you're looking for.
These are good programs.
 
alice496 said:
Gotta appreciate the courtesy of a rejection letter. It’s the little things! :happy:
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I know it’s still early in the cycle but man has my confidence been shaken! It’s my first cycle and I applied quite broadly thinking I’d probably land somewhere. Now I’m already contemplating what another cycle would look like…
 
Milkteeth12 said:
I know it’s still early in the cycle but man has my confidence been shaken! It’s my first cycle and I applied quite broadly thinking I’d probably land somewhere. Now I’m already contemplating what another cycle would look like…
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I felt the same way last year, trust me. But you’ve got to remember. it’s not you. The whole thing is trash. Hang in there.
 
Milkteeth12 said:
I know it’s still early in the cycle but man has my confidence been shaken! It’s my first cycle and I applied quite broadly thinking I’d probably land somewhere. Now I’m already contemplating what another cycle would look like…
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I feel the same exact way. I have been practicing general dentistry for 5 years. Applied very broadly and so far nothing. Thinking about what to do for next years application.
 
Milkteeth12 said:
I know it’s still early in the cycle but man has my confidence been shaken! It’s my first cycle and I applied quite broadly thinking I’d probably land somewhere. Now I’m already contemplating what another cycle would look like…
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It’s a humbling process. I had the same thought process as you and was like wtf. Was accepted on my 3rd cycle. 😐. It is early though and you just never know. Everyone is so qualified I don’t know how these directors can even narrow anything down. Throw a dart on the board
 
icefishendo said:
Did you learn anything major about applying from this year compared to last year?

Besides the posted interviews, I haven’t heard anything. I wonder if Einstein sent out interviews because their interview is in June. Most programs send out by last week of June, so I’m sure we’ll see the big wave these upcoming 2 weeks.
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Not much different than last time I applied. I actually applied 3 years ago and again this year. No interviews last time and so far still nothing. Very demoralizing but its all good. Lets be hopeful. This week's done, but on to the next!

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UPDATE:
Georgia Regents University (Augusta Univ) – Invite (05/20); Interview (07/07)
Louisiana State University - Invite (05/27 email/phone call);Interview (07/11)
University of Texas at Houston - Invite (05/30 email); Interview (07/11)
New York University - Invite (06/04 email); Interview (06/17)
Saint Louis University - Invite (06/06 email); interview (07/08)
Stony Brook University - Invite (06/06); Interview 6/30, 7/7
Ohio State University - Invite (6/6); interview???
University of Texas at San Antonio - Invite (6/9 email); Interview (6/20)
University of Pittsburgh - Invite (6/10 email); Interview (07/11)
University of California at San Francisco - Invite (6/12 email); Interview (6/26)
Albert Einstein Medical Center - invite 6/9; interview 6/24

University of Alabama at Birmingham -
Loma Linda University -
University of California at Los Angeles -
University of Southern California -
University of the Pacific -
University of Connecticut -
Nova Southeastern University -
University of Florida -
University of Illinois at Chicago -
Southern Illinois University -
Indiana University -
University of Iowa -
University of Louisville -
University of Kentucky -
University of Maryland -
Boston University -
Harvard University -
Tufts University -
University of Detroit Mercy -
University of Michigan -
University of Minnesota -
University of Missouri-Kansas City -
University of Nebraska -
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine -
Columbia University -
NYU Langone (Lutheran Medical Center) -
NYU Langone Puerto Rico -
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York -
University of North Carolina -
Case Western Reserve University -
Oregon Health & Science University -
Temple University -
University of Pennsylvania -
Medical University of South Carolina -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center -
Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry -
Virginia Commonwealth University -
University of Washington -
West Virginia University -
Marquette University -
VA New York -
 
xjoohn said:
Not much different than last time I applied. I actually applied 3 years ago and again this year. No interviews last time and so far still nothing. Very demoralizing but its all good. Lets be hopeful. This week's done, but on to the next!

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Agree on being hopeful! Yes, this process is very hit or miss. No one quite knows the algorithm unless you’re in the minds of admissions. Again, there’s still the 80% of programs whom haven’t sent invites, yet.

At least we know there is nothing more we need to do now except to carry on with life as normal.
 
Just to give everyone a little bit of hope, I was invited a week before each of my interviews last cycle, even the program where I ended up getting in. Each of these programs had already sent out their first invitation weeks prior. The board was updated here on the forum so I counted myself out for these programs. I don't know if I was maybe an alternate and someone cancelled their interview and it gave me the opportunity or what actually happened. As many have said, there is still a lot of time left in the cycle and just because a program has sent out invitations, it doesn't mean you are out of the game. There is still a chance!
 
Question, when sending transcripts from dental school and undergrad is it best to send them directly from a place like "parchment" to PASS or order them to your home and then send them yourself. What is the turn around time of these companies and how early before the application opens can you send them? Do you have to wait till the app opens to send them?
 
Stanelz said:
Question, when sending transcripts from dental school and undergrad is it best to send them directly from a place like "parchment" to PASS or order them to your home and then send them yourself. What is the turn around time of these companies and how early before the application opens can you send them? Do you have to wait till the app opens to send them?
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Just send it thru parchment. Its faster and usually will get delivered within 48 hours
 
Stanelz said:
Question, when sending transcripts from dental school and undergrad is it best to send them directly from a place like "parchment" to PASS or order them to your home and then send them yourself. What is the turn around time of these companies and how early before the application opens can you send them? Do you have to wait till the app opens to send them?
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Before the application window I sent transcripts to myself, opened them, and scanned them into my computer as “unofficial”. I send official ones through parchment service, it’s a lot faster.
 
Thank you for your responses!

If anyone has applied to Columbia how strict are they about actually getting letters of recommendation from previous faculty members? It says their requirements are 1 deans letter and 3 faculty members instead of just letters from endodontics and other professional colleagues.

If faculty letters are required that's a no go for me! I only have 1 for sure, its been four years!
 
Stanelz said:
Thank you for your responses!

If anyone has applied to Columbia how strict are they about actually getting letters of recommendation from previous faculty members? It says their requirements are 1 deans letter and 3 faculty members instead of just letters from endodontics and other professional colleagues.

If faculty letters are required that's a no go for me! I only have 1 for sure, its been four years!
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Reach out to your school’s endo dept. They usually help in these cases especially if you have had a semi good relationship with them.

Also Columbia is generally strict about their requirements. Feel free to email the admissions office and ask, but have this in the back of your mind and be prepared to wait 300 business days to hear back 🥱
 
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