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Advanced and Graduate Education Programs

 

Endodontics

The University of Florida College of Dentistry offers a 24-month degree program leading to a Master of Science in Dental Sciences with specialization in Endodontics (Project in Lieu of Thesis option) and a Certificate in Endodontics.

The program emphasizes the didactic, clinical, and research aspects of Endodontics. This is a highly competitive program that receives many applicants each year.

Tuition for the 2010-2011 academic years was approximately $14,555 for Florida residents and $37,746 for non-Florida residents.

Application Process

Monday, August 15, 2011 is the deadline to apply to this program.

Information for Internationally-Educated Dentists

1. Apply to PASS

All program applicants must apply through PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service), which is sponsored by the American Association of Dental Schools (www.adea.orgOpens in New Window). PASS is an application clearinghouse that provides uniform information to participating programs while relieving applicants of the burden of completing multiple individual applications. The PASS website opens for application in late spring/early summer. Participation in the PASS program is mandatory. We advise applicants to apply as early as possible.

You must apply to PASS by the deadline specified in the PASS materials to insure we receive your PASS application by our August 15th deadline.

For an on-line application and instructions, visit the PASS website or contact:

PASSOpens in New Window
1400 K Street NW, Suite 1100B
Washington, DC 20035-2403
202.289.8123
800.353.2237

2. Apply directly to the University of Florida Graduate School

Complete the Online Graduate Application.Opens in New Window Select the "Graduate" option; do not select "Professional". Please mark "Masters" and "Summer B 2012" as the term. The application requires a non-refundable $30 application fee.

Please send all of the following application material to:

Dr. Pamela Sandow, Assistant Dean of Admissions
University of Florida College of Dentistry/Endodontics
P.O. Box 100402
Gainesville FL 32610-0402

  • Original official undergraduate school transcripts sent from the institution
  • Resume
  • Biographical Sketch
  • National Boards Part I and II scores, request your scores from:
    Joint Commission on National Dental ExaminationsOpens in New Window
    211 East Chicago Ave., #1846
    Chicago, IL 60611
    800.621.8099 ext 465

Application Status Updates

  • Once the admissions office receives your application, you will be notified via email of any missing documentation throughout the application cycle, and up to the application deadline.
  • Once the application deadline is reached and your application is complete, we will forward your file to the program director. Please contact the program director for future questions on the program selection process.

Endodontic Fellowship

Available to U.S. and Foreign Dental Graduates

The Department of Endodontics offers an advanced education course entitled "Fellowship in Endodontics for the General Practitioner." The experience is tailored to the desires of the fellow with experiences in clinical endodontics, endodontic case analysis, clinical or basic research and didactic Endodontic courseware all available.

This course is designed to give the fellow an experience in didactic/clinical endodontics that will equip them to do more extensive endodontic treatment in their general practice. The fellow will work at the Veteran’s Hospital Dental Clinic one half day per week, under the direction of a full-time professor. In addition, the fellow may attend several departmentally offered courses and clinical case conferences that the endodontic residents take. We also offer the fellow an opportunity to work on a basic or clinical research project during the course. The research may be presented at the American Association of Endodontists Annual meeting and could also be published in the endodontic literature

This course is twelve months (1year) in length, beginning July 1 and ending on June 30. The tuition is $31,000.00 per year, made up of four non-refundable quarterly payments of $7,750.00. Upon completion of the Fellowship, 1600 CEU's and a certificate of completion from the Continuing Education Department is awarded. In addition, you will need to purchase a laptop (College's choice), scrubs, and certain textbooks. Details will be provided upon acceptance.

Application Process

December 1st is the deadline to apply to this program.

  1. Fill out and return the application formPDF[141K].
  2. Include a copy of your active dental license.
  3. Have 2 letters of reference sent to us.
  4. Have a current official copy of your dental and college transcript sent to us (see mailing address on application form below). National Board scores are optional, but desired, for this program. TOEFL scores are required for this program.

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