The heaviest concentration of basic science material is in the first year of study. During that year, the student is expected to choose a research topic and to write a protocol for presentation to the faculty and other graduate students. The results of this research are presented at a special seminar in the last semester of study and, if possible, at a national meeting. Interspersed with the basic science courses are a variety of clinical courses supervised by trained specialists from a variety of backgrounds. The second year of study emphasizes clinical endodontics including conventional treatment, retreatment, management of emergencies, endodontics and surgery.
Residents devote a significant amount of time and effort to completion of their research projects.
Also, appropriate time is devoted to clinical teaching during this year. Site of Training - The major site of training is at the Dental School, including the Special Patient Clinic and Advanced General Dentistry Clinic. However, rotations at the University of Maryland, College Park Health Clinic and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center are also included in the Endodontic program. M.S. Frederick J. Quarantillo, D.D.S, M.S. Howard E. Schunick, D.D.S. Special Admission Guidelines High scholastic achievement. Clinical experience weighted heavily.