Application Update for 2012 Applicants:
Application material
is ready for 2013 applicants.
Advanced Endodontic Program Admission Information
Those applying for the graduate endodontic program are encouraged
to have at least one year experience in general dentistry, i.e.
private practice, member of the Armed Forces, Public Health Service,
or a GPR/AEGD experience. However, this is not absolutely
necessary. We do not require a GRE Exam score for admission.
We do not use the PASS system.
Special attention is given to grades or class standing the applicant
attained in their predoctoral program and experiences in the field
of endodontics following graduation.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept foreign trained dentists in our
program. Applicants must have a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited
North American dental school.
Interview requests will be made by phone after all the applications
have been received and reviewed. Interviews are by invitation only.
Please do not call or write to request an interview/tour of the facility.
Application Information:
- We do not use the PASS system.
The following is required for an application to the Advanced
Endodontics Program:
* Application.
Application Download
* Application fee for $50.00. Check or money order made out to
"The Ohio State University" and included with your application.
This is nonrefundable.
* DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS August 15, 2012.
* Official Dental School Transcript.
* Letter from the Dean of your Dental School. Must include
current GPA, current class rank, and overall evaluation.
* Official National Board Scores - Parts 1 and 2 (if available).
See
https://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/natboard/part2/online/index.asp
for more information.
* Three (3) letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Al
Reader (not mailed to him directly). Two of these
letters must be from faculty of your dental school. One letter can be from your AEGD/GPR program faculty in lieu of
one
from Dental School faculty. If you have been out of school for 5
or more years, one letter may be from a colleague/associate in
lieu of one faculty letter.
* Statement of intent (limited to 1 page). Why are you applying for
training in endodontics? What are your plans after training?
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Optional: 2x2 photo.
The above materials should be submitted directly to the OSU
College of Dentistry, not to PASS:
Mail these materials to:
Office of Graduate Studies
Attn: Laura Kelley
The Ohio State University
College of Dentistry
305 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
To check on your application status (complete or not) please call
Ms. Kelley at 614-292-1421 between 8:30 and 4:00 EST.
FAQs
1. Is a GPR/AEGD/private practice experience required to apply?
- It is not required, but it is encouraged. Clinical
experience after dental school is valued.
2. Will you accept additional letters of recommendation?
- Yes, but only a few. These letters do not add weight to the
application.
3. Do you require the GRE? TOEFL?
- These tests are not required when applying for the program.
4. Does the program lead to an endodontic certificate/masters
degree?
- It is a requirement of residents to earn both a certificate
and a masters degree. Neither is optional.
5. Do you accept international applicants?
- We are unable to accept foreign-trained dentists in our
program unless they have earned either a DDS or DMD degree from
an accredited North American dental school.
6. How many positions are there? How many usually apply?
- We currently have four residents in each class. In general,
we have approximately 125 applicants, in a given year, applying
for entry into the program.
7. Does one have to be in the top 10% of their class? Is there a
minimum GPA?
- We do not have set standards for class rank or GPA. We look
at the overall application including letters of recommendation,
clinical experiences, research experience and postdoctoral
training/practice.
8. Can I come to visit/tour the school/meet with the faculty?
- We do not encourage visits. Candidates will be invited for
tours/interviews after all the applications have been reviewed.
9. I applied last year. Do I need to reapply or can I reactivate
my application?
- You can reactivate your application from last year. Simply
send a new, updated application form with a check/money order
for $45.00 to the address above. If your transcript or National
Board scores need to be updated, please be sure to have those
sent to us also. New letters of recommendation will also be
accepted.
10. What are the qualities of a successful applicant (grades,
test scores, research experience, GPR training, etc.)?
- The qualities vary form year to year (see FAQ #7). Each year
a new pool of applicants arrive, each with varying strengths.
Please use the link to our
Current Residents page to see the diversity of experience,
background and training they have had.
11. Do you accept applicants who have not trained at The Ohio
State University?
- Yes!!! We have had resident classes in which not a single
resident had gone to OSU. You are referred to the
Current Residents page to
see the diversity of training our residents have had.
12. Do you have any information material about the program you
can send me?
- No - our website has the important information available
to you. If you peruse the entire The Ohio State University and
College of Dentistry websites, you will get an idea of the
atmosphere here in Columbus and on campus.
Updated:
23 March, 2012
