Endodontics Graduate Program
The Advanced Education Program in Endodontics is a 26-month certificate program of intensive study, research, and clinical activity designed to meet the formal requirements for eligibility to take the certifying examination of the American Board of Endodontics. Prior to the student's graduation, research results are expected to be formally written in publishable format and submitted for publication in a refereed scientific journal and a variety of 15 clinical cases must be submitted in the American Board of Endodontics format.
Students interested in obtaining a Master of Science degree have the opportunity to apply for the optional 30-month program. The Master's degree is granted by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences after completion of all requirements for the certificate program, completion of an original research project, and the successful defense of a thesis based on the student's research.
The goal of the program is to develop well-trained clinicians capable of providing biologically based endodontic care and potential faculty members with a comprehensive background of clinical experience, current basic science knowledge relevant to endodontics, and an understanding of research methodology. Clinical experiences include the opportunity to provide diagnostic services, nonsurgical endodontic treatment and retreatment, and surgical endodontic treatment.
Upon completion of an introductory course in advanced endodontics utilizing various clinical techniques at the beginning of the first year, students begin to concentrate on perfecting chosen techniques to perform endodontic therapy in clinical practice. In the second year, students spend one half-day each week at the Audie Murphy Division, South Texas Veterans Health Care System treating medically compromised patients with endodontic problems. These experiences provide the opportunity to participate in physical evaluation of patients and to learn hospital protocol and operating room techniques. The postgraduate clinic is a modern facility designed to expose the student to state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography. Each student has his/her own treatment room with individual radiographic capability and a Global surgical operating microscope.
Application Information
For application information, please contact:
Department of Endodontics
UTHSCSA Dental School - MSC 7892
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
(210) 567-3394
or e-mail: harrisd2@uthscsa.edu
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2008-2009 Endodontic Residency Program Estimated Expenses:
FIRST YEAR EXPENSES:
First year in-state tuition*– $ 8066.00
Instrumentation Usage Fee - $2000.00
Instruments/Supplies - approximately $5000.00 plus subsequent purchases
FIRST YEAR STIPENDS:
State Stipend – $ 7540.00 *
VA Stipend - approximately $13,854.66 (Availability is dependent on Annual Review)
SECOND YEAR EXPENSES:
Second year in-state tuition – $ 6400.00
Instrumentation Usage Fee - $2000.00
Instruments/supplies - Add cost of additional purchases
SECOND YEAR STIPENDS:
State Stipend – $ 7540.00 *
VA Stipend - approximately $13,854.66 (Availability is dependent on Annual Review)
*Residents are generally appointed as teaching assistants in the Department of Endodontics which entitles them to in-state tuition, staff benefits and liability insurance coverage.
OTHER EXPENSES
Students who park a vehicle on campus must purchase a UTHSCSA parking permit.
An optional student group health insurance plan is available. Premiums are determined by choice of coverage and number of individuals insured. Spouse and children may be enrolled for coverage.
Textbooks, and additional instrument and supply costs.
Required Fees
Identification Fee (initial registration only) - $5.00
Student Services Fee - $90.00
($7.50 per semester hour; maximum $90.00;
Summer maximum is $40.00)
Graduation Fee (Final Term only) - $60.00
Library Fee (Fall & Spring semesters) - $25.00
Information listed on this document pertains to UTHSCSA Endodontic Residency Program costs for 2008-2009. Program costs and stipends for subsequent years are subject to change.