Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Pediatric Dentistry
Overview
Hennepin County Medical Center is a well-known academic teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The institution is part of Hennepin Healthcare and is recognized for its strong graduate medical and dental education programs. The Pediatric Dentistry Residency provides extensive clinical exposure in hospital-based pediatric dental care. Residents treat diverse patient populations, including medically complex and underserved children. Training includes operating room dentistry, sedation techniques, preventive programs, and interdisciplinary collaboration with pediatric medical teams. The hospital environment allows residents to gain experience managing complex dental cases that require hospital support. Academic learning is supported through seminars, case discussions, and research opportunities. The program prepares dentists for board certification and advanced clinical practice in pediatric dentistry.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes – Residents receive a GME stipend/salary according to the institutional resident pay scale.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Eligible for dental licensure in the United States (or Minnesota eligibility)
- Completion of required board examinations
- Application through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) or relevant dental residency matching system
- Strong academic and clinical background in dentistry
Minimum Education
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
Admission Process:
- Submit application through PASS or the official residency application system.
- Provide transcripts, CV, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.
- Program reviews applications for eligibility.
- Selected candidates are invited for interviews.
- Final selection through the dental residency match process.
- Credentialing and onboarding before program start.
