Applicants
APPLICATION INFORMATION
NOTE: We urge applicants to read
the Frequently Asked Questions as we feel that it will answer most questions about the
application process.
The Division of Orthodontics offers a program in specialty education
at the graduate level, fulfilling eligibility requirements for The
American Board of Orthodontics. This program, leading to a certificate
and M.S. degree is accredited by the Council on Dental Education of
the American Dental Association. Students will be admitted to the
Graduate School and as such will be eligible to register for all relevant
graduate-level courses offered by the University.
The 33 month program follows OSU's quarter system (transitioning
to semester system in 2012) and its aim
is to provide the graduate student with a thorough education in clinical
orthodontics. In addition, the graduate student will gain experience
in conducting and evaluating research and have the opportunity to
participate in pre-doctoral and graduate level teaching.
The program includes instruction and extensive experience in diagnosis
and treatment planning, biomechanics, orthognathic surgery and other
interdisciplinary procedures. The resident will have the opportunity
of treating the full range of different malocclusions in the child
and adult. Clinical facilities at Nationwide Children's Hospital provide a well-structured,
interdisciplinary and clinically rewarding experience in the treatment
of patients with orofacial clefts and other craniofacial anomalies. The
33 month program enables the graduates to complete active treatment
for approximately 80% of their patients.
All residents obtain a M.S. degree by completing and defending a
research project that meets the requirements of the Graduate School.
Division of Orthodontics graduation policy includes a publishable form of the
thesis for submission to appropriate peer-reviewed journals. Research
topics include both clinical and basic sciences through a wide range
of opportunities available within the college, including, but not
limited to orthodontic and surgical outcomes, materials science, genetics
and molecular biology. The Division and College also encourage residents
to present their scientific results at regional and national meetings.
Teaching experience is gained from involvement in laboratory and
clinical instruction and from the delivery of a limited number of
seminars and lectures on the pre- and post-doctoral levels.
STIPENDS AND TUITION WAIVER
Effective July 2011, orthodontic residents, will receive a stipend
of $6000/year. In addition, half of the in-state tuition will
be waived during the entire 33 month program. The residents
are on annual contracts during the residency programs. We will
continue to update our web site annually. It should be the
primary source of information including details on the current
in-state and out-of-state tuition rates. Health insurance,
parking fees, meals and housing are not covered and must be paid by
the individual. In addition, there is a start-up cost of
approximately $3500.00 for equipment and supplies.
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
Outside employment throughout the program
must be approved in advance by the Program Director.
POSTDOCTORAL APPLICATION SUPPORT SERVICE
(PASS)
The Division of Orthodontics participates in the Postdoctoral Application
Support Service (PASS). All applications must be
submitted through PASS. The application can be accessed online at
www.adea.org or at:
Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS)
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2212
Telephone: (202) 667-1887
Fax: (202) 667-4983
NOTE: For applications we now require 4
PPI's and one PEF (from orthodontic faculty).
DOMESTIC (NON-FOREIGN) APPLICANTS
Domestic (non-foreign) applicants must submit the following supplemental application materials directly
to the OSU College of Dentistry:
•
2x2
Photograph
•
Non-Dental School Transcript(s), e.g.,
undergraduate transcripts
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
Foreign applicants must submit the following
supplemental application materials directly
to the OSU College of Dentistry:
•
2x2
Photograph
•
Non-Dental School Transcript(s), e.g.,
undergraduate transcripts
•
Official National Board Dental Examination Score Reports
•
Official TOEFL Score Reports
•
Official GRE Score Reports
•
Mark Sheets
•
Diplomas
These supplemental documents must be
submitted directly to the program at the following address:
Laura Kelley
Program Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
OSU College of Dentistry
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1247
Telephone: (614) 292-1421
Fax: (614) 688-5470
kelley.134@osu.edu
To receive consideration, a completed application, including
supporting documents, must be received no later than August
1. Applications received after the deadline cannot be considered
for that year.
After reviewing the applications, the Orthodontic Division selection
committee will invite approximately 20 applicants for interviews.
Five first-year resident positions are available each year for the
orthodontic program, which begins on approximately July 1.
The OSU Graduate Program in Orthodontics participates in the match
program. All applicants are required to register with the Postdoctoral
Dental Matching Program. Information and applications can be ordered
at:
National Matching Services, Inc.
595 Bay Street
Suite 301, Box 29
Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 2C2
Alternatively, information can be obtained at their website: www.natmatch.com/dentres.
Applicants will be notified of the action taken before February 15
of the program year.
If you have any questions in regard to the application forms or your
status, please feel free to contact The College of Dentistry, Office
of Admissions and Financial Aid.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Section 1: General Questions
Section 2: Foreign Applicants
1. General Questions
Q: Does Ohio State require GRE
scores?
A: Yes. Applications submitted without GRE scores
will not be considered.
Q: Does Ohio State require any
supplemental material in addition to PASS?
A: Yes, a 2”x2” color photo should be sent directly to
our Division. The mailing address is:
Laura Kelley
Program Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
OSU College of Dentistry
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1247
Telephone: (614) 292-1421
Fax: (614) 688-5470
kelley.134@osu.edu
Q: What is the deadline for the
color photo?
A: The deadline for the color photo is the same as the
deadline for PASS.
Q: Do I need a valid state dental license to be a
resident at OSU?
A: Yes. Each resident, domestic and foreign, will
need to apply for a Limited Resident's License. All residents
who meet the eligibility criteria (graduates of US or Candian
Schools with DDS/DMD or equivalent foreign degree) can apply for a
Limited Resident's License.
http://www.dental.ohio.gov/licensinginfo.stm#limited
Q: Who should I contact with
questions regarding my application for the residency program?
A:
Laura Kelley
Program Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
OSU College of Dentistry
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1247
Telephone: (614) 292-1421
Fax: (614) 688-5470
kelley.134@osu.edu
Q: Who should I contact with
Orthodontic Division specific questions?
A:
Pat Mercan
Office Administrator
Division of Orthodontics
OSU College of Dentistry
Room 4088 Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1267
Telephone: (614) 292-5972
Fax: (614) 688-3077
mercan.2@osu.edu
Q: Can I do an externship?
A: Yes, limited externship opportunities are available.
Please contact Dr. Allen Firestone. Email:
firestone.17@osu.edu
2. Foreign Applicants
Q: I am a foreign applicant. I did
not complete my DDS or DMD at a US dental school. Can I still apply?
A: Yes, if you have an equivalent degree.
Q: I am a foreign dental school
graduate. Do I need to take the National Board Dental Exam (NBDE)?
A: Foreign dental school graduates are required to take
Part I of the NBDE prior to application.
Q: Is there a minimum TOEFL score
required?
A: No minimum TOEFL score is required to apply.
MISSION OF THE DIVISION OF ORTHODONTICS
To comply with the mission of the College of Dentistry and The Ohio
State University.
The mission of the Orthodontic Program is contained within these statements:
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Provide quality service and efficient oral health care and respond
to the needs of Ohio, as well as the broader needs of the nation
and the world.
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Educate to the appropriate level in the discipline of Orthodontics
dentists, dental clinical specialists, dental educators, scientists
and dental auxiliaries who will be prepared to meet the oral health
needs and demands of the people of Ohio and of society at large.
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Engage in research and scholarly activities that will generate
new knowledge and solutions to oral and health-related problems
through scientific investigations and research to extend the frontiers
of knowledge.
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Provide continuing education programs to the profession.
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Make available to local communities and public agencies the expertise
and educational services of the Division of Orthodontics in ways
consistent with the primary functions of teaching and research.
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To assist the College of Dentistry in providing leadership and
cooperate in the development of academic programs with public agencies
and interdisciplinary activity to meet the educational needs of
the region and state.
GOALS OF THE ORTHODONTIC GRADUATE PROGRAMThe Ohio State University Orthodontic Program prepares graduates as
future clinician/scientists in the specialty of Orthodontics. The
ability to identify and solve problems through a scientific approach
is a goal of the program which also trains graduates to be outstanding
clinicians. This 33 month master's program awards a Master of Science
(MS) degree to graduates who complete all academic and clinical
requirements of the program. A research project and defense of a Master's
thesis in a publishable form are required for graduation. This balance
of didactic, clinical and research components is considered equally
essential for graduates intending to be clinicians, teachers and researchers
in the future.
The Ohio State University Orthodontic Program is committed to the
training and education of specialists in orthodontics. It is philosophically
dedicated to fostering a strong educational background in science
and research methodology so that patient care decisions may be formulated
on principles and procedures that have biological significance and
clinical relevance. Students are prepared for advances in biomedical
research and the changing needs and expectations of society to become
the future generation of orthodontists responding to the emerging
oral health needs of patients for the 21st century.
The graduate program for incoming residents begins the first of July
and, for the graduating third-year class, ends in March at the end
of Spring Quarter. Currently,
five residents are admitted each year and stipends are available for
graduate students throughout the 33 month program.
MASTER'S THESIS
In addition to earning a certificate in orthodontics, residents of
the Graduate Orthodontic Program at The Ohio State University are
required to prepare and successfully defend a Master's Thesis during
the winter/spring term of their final year and submit a publishable
form. Residents are encouraged to choose a topic and major advisor
during the first year and begin their research project in the
second year. The University's resources permit the resident to consider
a great variety of areas for investigation.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Residents have responsibilities for teaching, preparing and developing
teaching materials which may vary during the 33 month program. Pre-Doctoral
responsibilities are coordinated by Dr. Firestone as
Director of the Pre-Doctoral Orthodontic Program. These
include:
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Preparation of teaching materials for the pre-clinical orthodontic
component of the Pre-Doctoral Program. These may include printed
materials and audio visual instructional materials.
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Pre-clinical teaching to first and second year pre-doctoral students
with faculty guidance.
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Clinical supervision of patient care to third and fourth year
pre-doctoral students with the assigned faculty.
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Assist Drs. Fields, Firestone,
Vig and Shanker in the preparation
of examinations and proctoring of examination sessions.
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Assist in monitoring student progress and provide reports at
monthly intervals to Dr. Vig and other faculty involved in the
Pre-Doctoral Program.
CURRICULUM
Residents complete a variety of didactic and technique courses.
The core curriculum courses of the graduate dental
program such as statistics, oral pathology, developmental histology,
research design and anatomy of the head and neck are taught by instructors
outside of the section in a lecture/exam format.
Intra-division courses such as cephalometrics, biomechanics,
growth and development, typodont technique, diagnosis and treatment
planning, surgical orthodontics, periodontal/orthodontic interrelationships,
case presentation and literature review are taught by the orthodontic
faculty with emphasis on an evidence-based review and discussion of
the orthodontic literature.
Case Presentation and Literature Review - All residents
participate in Case Presentation and Critical Review of the Literature
on a weekly basis. Every Friday morning residents and faculty meet
for a formal presentation of a case by a second or third year resident.
In this forum, treatment plans are proposed by the residents and critiqued
by the faculty. Following the case presentation, the residents and
faculty re-assemble for a discussion of selections from the orthodontic
literature. Each quarter, a different faculty member chooses an area
or topic for review.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Orthodontic Clinic
Patients accepted for treatment in the Orthodontic Clinic
are distributed equally among the first year residents throughout
the year. As new patients are assigned, the resident gathers records
and then formulates a treatment plan with the supervising instructor. Because the clinical instructors use a variety of techniques (Straightwire
0.018 and 0.022), patients are treated only by the assigned instructor.
Each resident can expect to start approximately 65-70 new cases and
will inherit retention and active patients at the end of the first
year. An appropriate number of early treatment, adult and surgical
patients are distributed to each resident.
Dentofacial Clinic
Screening patients who may benefit from orthognathic surgery are directed
to the dentofacial program and their treatment planning and consultation
is performed with both orthodontic and oral surgery faculty. All cases
from the dentofacial program are "worked-up" by the orthodontic
and surgical residents for treatment planning on Monday evenings.
Thus, all residents are exposed to the process of interdisciplinary
treatment planning of the surgical-orthodontic patient.
Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital
At Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, orthodontic residents are responsible
for the treatment of patients with a variety of craniofacial anomalies
- predominately cleft patients. Second and third year residents provide
care on a rotating basis every other Tuesday. Many of these patients
need complex treatment plans including growth modification, bone grafting,
expansion, orthognathic surgery and prosthodontic replacement of missing
teeth. This care is coordinated with their other treatment needs through
the Nationwide Children's Hospital Cleft Palate Team in an effort to optimize the results
in an efficient manner.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
At the present time, assistantships in the College are available as
designated by the Division Chair and are paid with the aforementioned
stipend. Students may be assigned for limited teaching in the clinics
as a part of his/her clinical experience.
Loans
If you are seeking financial assistance, please see the following
website:
http://dent.osu.edu/current_students/dds/financial_aid or
contact Tammy Lewis, Director of Student Financial at the College of
Dentistry at (614) 292-7768 or
lewis.36@osu.edu.
HOUSING
A limited number of University one- and two-bedroom apartments are
available for married students. Lists of rental homes near the campus
and in Franklin County are maintained at the Property Management Office, Neilwood Gables, 2080 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. For detailed
information, write the Property Management Office. Incoming students
will find that graduate students, already in residence, are most helpful
in finding a place to live.
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