Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dental Residency Training Program
134-20 Jamaica Avenue Axel Bldg
3rd Floor
Jamaica, New York 11418
Phone: 718-206-6980
Program Contact: Geraldine Kmitis, gkmitis@jhmc.org
Website: http://www.jamicahospital.org

Program Length and Number of Positions

This is a twenty-four month program commencing July 1 of each year. 2 new positions are offered each year.

Program Type

Hospital Based

Application

Match application with number required. Application MUST be made through the PASS program. Please have your application complete by Sept. 1. The absolute deadline is Sept 15.

Description

This is a 24-month full-time hospital and health center-based CODA-accredited training program. The program offers clinical and didactic training in all areas of pediatric dentistry including: restorative dentistry, pediatric endodontic techniques, behavior management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), fixed and removable orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, oral conscious sedation, pediatric medicine, and general anesthesia. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the resident is awarded a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and meets the advanced education eligibility requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Graduates are well prepared to be contributing members of the health care team in a hospital environment, academic institution, community health care facility or private practice. This program commences on July 1 of each year.

Curriculum

The clinical curriculum emphasizes: restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry, non-pharmacological behavior management, nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious (mild to moderate) sedation, intravenous sedation, management of cases under general anesthesia, and public health. Jamaica Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, resulting in extensive exposure to trauma management. Hospital rotations include: pediatric medicine (inpatient and outpatient clinics), general anesthesia, ENT clinic, Adult and pediatric emergency department, pediatric critical care, and community outreach opportunities. 

The didactic curriculum emphasizes: literature review, pediatric dentistry series, orthodontic theory, orthodontic management, ,oral biology, oral medicine, pharmacology, traumatology, growth and development with focused lecture on craniofacial development, restorative techniques, special needs patient care, sedation, physical diagnosis, behavioral management, and research methods and materials This specialty program revolves around both well children and those who are medically compromised, developmentally challenged, or victims of trauma. The program offers course work in genetics, and craniofacial biology, including the opportunity to attend monthly craniofacial conferences. There are multidisciplinary lectures with participation by general dentistry, as well as specialty-focused seminars. Pediatric dental residents will participate in daily huddles reviewing patient flow and care with their faculty and are required to present weekly cases and discuss treatment plans and options with their mentors and faculty.

Program Stipend and Tuition

There are 4 weeks of paid vacation, as well as holidays. Residents receive some assistance to attend the annual AAPD national session. Food Stipend.

First Year: $65,172.97
Second Year: $70,653.62

Facilities

• Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
• Flushing Hospital Medical Center
• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Admission Requirements

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school in the US or Canada
• Three letters of recommendation; one from a full-time faculty member in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry
• 2x2 in photo
• 4 PPI’s from PASS
• National Board Dental Examination results
• Eligibility to sit for U.S. licensure boards
• Curriculum Vitae (submit to PASS)
• Undergraduate College Transcripts (submit to PASS)

Program Strengths

• Motivated Residency Faculty
• OR (2 Hospitals JHMC and FHMC)
• ER, Anesthesia, Pediatric Medicine rotation interactions with residents and faculty
• Frenectomy laser training/WIC & lactation specialist interactions
• Strong hospital component
• Excellent resources for didactic component of program
• Vast and varied clinical experiences
• Participation in organized dentistry

Program Faculty

Jeannine Weiss DDS* Pediatric Dentist
Sam Abettan DDS* Pediatric Dentist
Neal Herman DDS* Pediatric Dentist
Lisa Valins DMD Orthodontist
Dr. Wahdwa DDS * OMS
Dr. Sacks DDS+ OMS
Dr. Bass* OMS
Dr. Raza Periodontist
Dr. Meranga * Endodontist
Dr. Solomowitz+ Dental Anesthesia
Dr. Mand, General Dentist
Dr. Binder, General Dentistry ; Sleep Apnea

* Board-Certified

School Profile

Program Type:	Hospital-based
Program Director:	Full-Time
Program Faculty:	1 Full-Time 2 Part-Time 3 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1 Start Date June Hospital Orientation
Program Accreditation:	Approved
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
Restrictions:	Limited Permit
State Licensure Required to Begin Program:	No
Number of Entering Positions:	2
Tuition In-State:	United States
Tuition Out-Of-State:	NY
Salary/Stipend:	Salary
Application Fee and Deadline:	NA
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:	1:10
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 Advocacy and Community-Based Events
Didactic Experience:	Courses Case Conferences Lectures Literature Review Seminars
Other Didactic Experience Description, if Applicable:	NA
Research Requirement:	Data Collection Project
Other Research Requirement, if Applicable:	Case Reports
Teaching Experience:	Residents are required to present 10/per year and min of 6 interceptive per year
Facilities:	4 Chair/Operatories 4 Clinic Receptionist 13 Dental Assistants 3 Dental Hygienists