East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
ECU School of Dental Medicine Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Mail Stop 701
Greenville, North Carolina 27834-4354
Phone: 252-737-7884
Fax: 252-737-7187
Program Contact: Randall N. Ball, ballr22@ecu.edu
Website: https://dental.ecu.edu/pediatric-residency/
Program Length and Number of Positions
This is a 24-month program. Three new positions are offered each year.
Program Type
Dental School Based
Application
All applications must be submitted through PASS. An on-site interview is required for all final candidates
Description
The Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the ECU School of Dental Medicine is a 24 month, certificate program that is designed to provide contemporary postdoctoral education in the field of pediatric dentistry. It includes didactic and clinical training in all areas of pediatric dentistry with emphasis on patient management, under served populations, interceptive orthodontics and special patient populations. Upon successful completion of the program, the resident is awarded a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets eligibility for certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Curriculum
The Residency in Pediatric Dentistry offers a curriculum that includes didactic and clinical training in all aspects of pediatric dentistry to provide a broad base of knowledge of the specialty. In addition to seminar type didactics and outpatient clinical experiences, the resident also completes rotations in pediatric medicine and anesthesiology. A research project and teaching responsibilities are also required.
Program Stipend and Tuition
First-year stipend is $60,591. Second-year stipend is $62,088.
Facilities
- East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine
- ECU Health Medical Center
- ECU Health SurgiCenter
- ECU Community Service Learning Center-Ahoskie
- ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
Admission Requirements
- D.D.S., D.M.D. from ADA accredited dental school
- Dental education transcripts
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- NBDE I and II
- Three letter of recommendation including one from the Dean or his/her designee indicating class rank and GPA
- Personal Interview
Program Strengths
- Seminar based didactic program that stresses resident participation
- Active operating room program
- Interceptive Orthodontics
Program Faculty
Randall N. Ball, D.D.S., M.S., Program Director*
Michael D. Webb, D.D.S., M.Ed., Department Chair*
Nikki Tucker, D.D.S., M.Ed.*
Wallace McCarlie, D.M.D., Ph.D.*
Joseph Gondrez, D.M.D., (part-time)
Alex Kordis, D.D.S., (Adjunct)*
Roslyn Crisp, D.D.S., M.S. (Adjunct)*
*Board Certified
School Profile
| Program Type: | University-based Certificate |
| Program Director: | Full-Time |
| Program Faculty: | 4 Full-Time 3 Part-Time 6 Board Certified |
| Program Length: | 24 Total Months 06/26/2023 Start Date |
| Program Accreditation: | Approved |
| State Licensure: | Restricted License Available Intern Permit |
| Number of Entering Positions: | 3 |
| Tuition In-State: | |
| Tuition Out-Of-State: | |
| Salary/Stipend: | 60,591 First Year 62,088 Second Year |
| Application: | No additional fee. September 1, 2023 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 |
| Acceptance Applicant Ratio: | |
| Clinic Experience: | Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled Community Clinics Outreach Public Health Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance |
| Didactic Experience: | Seminars Case Conferences Lectures Literature Review |
| Research Requirement: | Data Collection Project |
| Teaching Experience: | 1 Clinic Half-Days |
| Facilities: | 17 Chair/Operatories 2 Clinic Receptionist 3 Dental Assistants 1 Dental Hygienists |