"Individualized education" has been used synonymously for andragogy.
The curriculum in advanced didactic pediatric dentistry is divided into 12 topic areas. Students are expected to show a primary involvement with a topic area by the successful completion of a minimal competency exam. Beyond that point, secondary "learning contracts" are designed with designated Departmental authorities who work one on one with each graduate student. Self evaluation is an important facet of this phase of the curriculum.
Other aspects of the curriculum include pediatric rounds, pediatric physical diagnosis, case review, a rotation in anesthesia, cephalometries and orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. There is a core of courses that have been designed to help acquaint the pediatric graduate
student with research design and methodology. A variety of elective courses are available to students and time is made available for interested students to enroll. Additionally, any student desiring a consultative or supervised relationship with dental educators
in other specialties will find that such arrangements can be made.
Extramural experience is afforded by participation in consultative clinics in various Iowa communities and the Indian Health Service
Program Stipend and Tuition
Supported Students $14,500.*
Second year stipend is $16,500.*
Third year (at this time no stipend)
*Tuition, Instrument Management fees, and medical insurance paid
by Department.
*Stipends can only be awarded to citizens of the United States.
Non-supported students
Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to pay all University expenses which total $15,000 per year.
Facilities
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
2. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
3. University Hospital School
4. Dow's Institute for Dental Research
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have available the following items to be considered for admission.
1. PASS application. The application can be requested from pass@aads.jhu.edu or for more information go the PASS Application Services Web Site - http://www.aads.jhu.edu/docs/apply.html
PASS Application Services has two phone lines for applicant inquiries:
(202) 667-1886 and (202) 667-1887 or you may write to: PASS,
1625 Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washington DC. 2006- 2212
2. Official transcripts of all college, preprofessional and professional education.
3. Three letters of recommendation including a statement of the student's potential and aptitude for training in pediatric dentistry from a Pediatric Dentist.
4. Foreign (non-English speaking) applicants need the TOEFL.
5. It is imperative that candidates make arrangements to visit the University and meet the faculty staff and residents.
6. NOTE: All applicants are accepted through the Match program.
Program Strengths
1. Extensive training with patients with special health care needs.
2. Strong research opportunities and nationally recognized didactic training.
3. Contemporary clinical facilities with close working relationship with the Department of Pediatrics and other medical services.
4. Well trained auxiliary staff.
5. Faculty with diverse research/scholarly interests.
6. Tradition in excellence.
Program Faculty
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- David Blaha, D.D.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Alex Brandtner, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Russel Ciochon, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology and Pediatric Dentistry
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- Donald Conlon, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Kevin J. Donly, D.D.S., M.S., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Stephen J. Goepferd, D.D.S., M.S., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Eileen Hermiston, B.S., R.D.H., Assistant-in-Instruction for Pediatric Dentistry
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- David C. Johnson, D.D.S., M.S., Dean, Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Rhys Jones, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Michael J. Kanellis, D.D.S., M.S., Assistant Professor Pediatric Dentistry
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- Steven M. Kelly, D.D.S., M.S., Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Arthur J. Nowak, D.M.D., M.A., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Pediatrics
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- Jimmy R. Pinkham, B.S., D.D.S., M.S., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Head
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- M. Cathy Skotowski, B.S., R.D.H., M.S., Assistant-in-Instruction for Pediatric Dentistry
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- Kaaren Vargas, B.S., D.D.S., Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- Jerry D. Walker, D.D.S., M.A., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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- James S. Wefel, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
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Dows Institute for Dental Research, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
