Dental Services
Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
The Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh accepts two (2) residents each year into the two-year training program. The program is orientated toward clinical training with exposure to both well- and medically-compromised children up to the age of 18 years of age. At the completion of the 24-month program, a certificate of training in Pediatric Dentistry is granted. The program is fully accredited by the American Dental Associated Council on Dental Education as a specialty program in Pediatric Dentistry.
All aspects of Pediatric Dentistry are included in the program, but there is an emphasis on hospital dentistry with extensive exposure to medically-compromised pediatric patients. Children Hospital is also a level one trauma center which allows the resident to participate in the management of complicated, as well as routine, oral cavity trauma management.
Scheduled teaching conferences include Hospital Dental Rounds, Journal Club, core topic seminars and numerous conferences offered by the Department of Pediatrics and other subspecialty hospital services.
Residents gain experience by scheduled rotations in anesthesia, emergency medicine, pediatrics and other subspecialty divisions. A scholarly project of the residents choosing, under faculty supervision, is completed during the two years. Limited pre-doctorate dental teaching experience is achieved during the senior year. The time commitment is limited to one clinic session, once a week, for one semester.
Residency Benefits
Pediatric Dental residents at Children’s Hospital have access to all University of Pittsburgh facilities, including the University gym, racquetball courts and swimming pool. Health insurance is provided through the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Each resident is given two weeks vacation annually. Limited funds are available for professional meeting travel expenses in the senior year.
Benefit for Pediatric Dental Training Program
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008
- Salary: Annual
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PGY-1 $42,333
PGY-2 $43,500 - Health Insurance: The health insurance plan for the trainee and eligible dependent(s) if UPMC Health Plan Enhanced Access HMO Health Insurance.
- Vacation: Two weeks per year, with requests subject to approval by the Chief of Service.
- Parking: Free parking is provided at an assigned lot close to the hospital.
- Life Insurance: Life insurance is provided in the amount $1000 above the annual stipend and includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
- Disability Insurance: Paid short-term disability up to 12 weeks complete disability if provided. Proof of disability and evidence of physician continued care is required. Long-term provisions are also provided with further restrictions.
- Professional Liability Insurance: The hospital provides coverage at state mandated levels underwritten by the Tri-Century Insurance Co.
- Meal Tickets: Meal tickets are provided when trainees are on regularly scheduled call.
Looking to the Future
Children’s Hospital is building a new facility on a 1.2 million sq.ft. campus in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. The projected completion date is 2007. The new facility will house a new dental facility in the out-patient area. In addition to a totally new hospital, a 200,000 sq. ft. pediatric-medical research facility will be constructed. Learn moreApplication Process
The Pediatric Dentistry Program participates in the National MATCH and PASS. In addition, a supplemental application form is required. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the Chairperson in Pediatric Dentistry at the applicant’s dental school, are required. Official transcripts of undergraduate college education and dental school experience are required to create a completed application.Pediatric Dental Residency Program Application
Once an interview invitation has been determined, the residency coordinator will call the applicant and schedule the interview. An interview is mandatory. Interviews are usually scheduled on Monday’s in November and early December.
Any inquiries regarding the process should be directed to:
Joanne Meixner
Dental Residency Coordinator
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
3705 Fifth Avenue, G Floor, DeSoto Wing
Pittsburgh, PA. 15213
412-692-5443
E-mail: joanne.meixner@chp.edu
