Postdoctoral Education - New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
Program Director
Richard K. Yoon, DDS
Program Length and Number of Positions
Twenty-four (24) month program beginning July 1 of each year with five (5) new positions offered each year.
Program Type
Hospital-based certificate program with University affiliation open only to US or Canadian dental school graduates who are licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of New York (NY).
Application
Application deadline is October 1st of the year preceding matriculation. Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to:
Ms. Mary Casey, Section Administrator
Columbia
University College of Dental Medicine
Division
of Pediatric Dentistry
630
West 168th Street, P&S Box 20
PH17-302
New
York, NY 10032
Phone: (212)
305-7951
Description
In accordance with the Commission on Accreditation Requirements
for Advanced Education Programs and the ADA Council on Dental Education, this
two (2) year recognized pediatric residency certificate program prepares the resident
for active roles in clinical practice and education. The curriculum provides
broad-based clinical exposure to an extensive and diverse patient pool enabling
the resident to treat the well, medically compromised, and special healthcare
needs child utilizing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management techniques
at several practice settings including New York Presbyterian Hospital,
Children’s Hospital of New York and Columbia University’s College of Dental
Medicine. Upon program completion, the resident receives a Certificate in
Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements
of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Further, as one of three
“Leadership Training” programs in the Country with support from the federal
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, this designation supports focused training
and facilitates resident exploration of careers in pediatric dentistry that
involve not only clinical care but also teaching, research, area health, public
policy at the state and national level, and advanced care of children with
special healthcare needs.
Curriculum
Clinical curriculum consists of clinical practice in advanced
pediatric dentistry, preventive and interceptive orthodontics, nitrous
oxide/oxygen psychosedation, treatment for children
with special healthcare needs, operating room protocol, oral sedation, and
pediatric oral trauma management. Didactic curriculum includes weekly seminars
on pediatric theory, classic and contemporary literature, research methodology,
oral medicine, oral pathology, orthodontics, cephalometrics, cariology, pediatric medicine, methodology in
preventive dentistry, and advanced pediatric dental research, and a series of
courses that explore children’s oral health in the context of family,
community, and society; alternative career options, and partnerships with
others who serve the interest of children’s health and welfare. Original
research leading to a publishable paper must also be completed during the
residency period. Residents spend two weeks on mandatory rotations in the
Pediatric Medicine, two weeks in the Emergency Department, and one month in
Anesthesiology all within Children’s Hospital of New York. Other rotators
include the Craniofacial Team, School Based Clinics, Mobile Van Based Clinics, Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinic, Nasoalveolar Molding Clinic, Clinical Instruction Preceptorship, and opportunities for University sponsored
direct care externships abroad.
Program Stipend and Tuition
Pediatric dental residents receive the same salary as medical
residents. In 2009-10, stipends were $49,727 and $52,322, for program years one
and two, respectively.
Facilities
1. New York Presbyterian Hospital
2. Children's Hospital of New York
3. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Admission Requirements
All information and photo must be
submitted via PASS. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be
considered for admission:
1.
D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited North American dental school
2.
Curriculum vitae
3.
Dental education transcripts and college transcripts
4.
One (1) institutional evaluation (Dean’s) letter
5.
One (1) professional evaluation form (PEF)
6.
Three (3) Personal Potential Index (PPI) forms
7.
National Board Dental Examination results
8.
Participation with PASS and Postdoctoral Matching Program
9.
Eligible for New York state dental licensure
10.
Current photo (upload passport size photo)
11.
US or Canadian citizen or have a permanent immigration card
Program Strengths
1.
Educational program featuring outstanding faculty in basic
sciences, as well as dental specialties drawing from Columbia University’s College
of Dental Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons and the New York
Presbyterian Hospital Medical Center including Morgan Stanley Children’s
Hospital.
2.
Extensive and diverse patient pool.
3.
Extensive clinical exposure to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
management of patients exhibiting complex behavior.
4.
Lecture cycle featuring pediatric dental faculty and pediatric
dentists in private practice from the greater New York metropolitan area.
5.
Faculty balance between those with full-time academic
commitments and those in part-time pediatric dental clinical practice.
Program Faculty
Faculty includes full time faculty as well as part time pediatric dentists who have private practices in the Greater New York metropolitan area.
Program Faculty *Board Certified
Steven Chussid, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist / Division Director* |
Richard Yoon, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist / Residency Director* |
Martin Davis, DDS |
Associate Dean/Professor* |
Sean Adler, DMD |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)* |
Jed Best, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)* |
Paul Chu, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)* |
Mary Beth Giacona, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)* |
Sunghee Kwak, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT) |
Shantanu Lal, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist* |
Margaret Park, DMD |
Attending Orthodontist (PT) |
Angie Papandrikos, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT) |
Stacey Reynolds, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentistry (PT)* |
Narmatha Sinnarajah, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)* |
| Caryn Siegel, DMD | Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)*
|
| Adam Silevitch, DMD | Attending Pediatric
Dentist (PT)
|
Zev Tendler, DDS |
Attending Pediatric
Dentist (PT)
|
Wayne Turk, DDS |
Attending Pediatric Dentist (PT)* |
*Board Certified |
School Profile
Program Type: |
Hospital-based, Certificate |
Program Director: |
Full-Time, Board Certified |
Program Faculty: |
3 Full-Time, 12 Part-Time, 10 Board Certified |
Program Length: |
24 Total Months, July 1 Start Date |
Program Accreditation: |
Approved |
State Licensure: |
Required; Restricted licensure for US and Canadian graduates only |
No. of entering positions: |
5 |
Tuition in-state: |
$ 0 First Year; $ 0 Second Year |
Salary/Stipend: |
$49,727 First Year; $52,322 Second Year |
Application: |
$ 0 Fee; October 1 Deadline |
Participant in National Matching Service: |
Yes |
Participant in PASS: |
Yes |
Only US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: |
Yes |
US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: |
No |
Non-US citizens from ADA accredited dental schools considered: |
Yes |
Non-US citizens from foreign dental schools considered: |
No |
Clinic Experience: |
Orthodontics, Conscious Sedation, Hospital Rotations, Anesthesia, Emergency Call, Operating Room, Oral Surgery, Infant Oral Health, Medically Compromised, Intellectually Disabled, Craniofacial Disorder, Physically Disabled |
Didactic Experience: |
Seminars, Literature Review, Courses, Case Conferences |
Research Requirement: |
Data collection project |
Teaching Experience: |
1 Clinic Half-Days |
Facilities: |
6 Operatories, 3 Clinic Receptionist, 4 Dental Assistants, 1 Dental Hygienists |