Hennepin County Medical Center
- Minnesota
- Pediatric Dentistry
- hennepinhealthcare.org
Program Contact
715 S 8th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404
Hennepin County Medical Center is a level one trauma center in downtown Minneapolis. With 15 residency and fellowship programs, HCMC offers a collegial, academic environment focused on teaching and quality care. Residents practice as a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
In addition to Pediatric Dentistry, the Dentistry Department at HCMC is home to multiple specialties, including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, and a TMJ and facial pain specialist, as well as general dentists who provide care to medically complex patients and adults with cognitive and developmental delays. This collaborative setting facilitates comprehensive care for patients and allows pediatric dentistry residents to interact with residents from other advanced education programs.
The 2-year hospital based Pediatric Dentistry Residency program combines clinical training with an evidence based didactic curriculum. As part of a small program, residents benefit from a favorable faculty to resident ratio and receive exposure to a high number of clinical experiences and treatment settings. The faculty includes board certified dental and medical specialists from Hennepin County Medical Center, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and the University of Minnesota. The program is dedicated to the preparation of board-certified pediatric dentists who will serve children and families in their communities using patient-centered care and act as leaders in the profession at local, regional, and national levels. The training experience at Hennepin County Medical Center is unique as the hospital is the region's primary provider for urban and underserved individuals, giving residents experience treating patients from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds, with both routine and serious conditions. Serving this diverse population fosters confidence and compassion, enabling residents to become champions for community health.
Program Information
| Program Type | Pediatric Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PED394 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 9 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | hennepinhealthcare.org |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- Board exam results are not required for current dental students at the time of application submission but are preferred for interview selection. The program strongly prefers submission of INBDE or NBDE part I and II results prior to the Match Rank Order List Deadline in January.
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please submit dental school transcripts through PASS.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Please submit a minimum of three letters of evaluation (including the Dean's letter) through PASS.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
Interview Schedule
To be determined.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit a complete application through PASS that includes a dental school transcript, personal statement, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation (including the Dean's letter).