Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health

Introduction
The Staten Island University Hospital Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program is hospital based with a strong emphasis on the integration of clinical service with didactic knowledge. Extensive exposure to all aspects of pediatric dental care is available, including well children, developmentally disabled children and adults, minor and major trauma and operating room exposure.

Curriculum
Courses, lectures seminars, intra-hospital department rotations, clinical rounds and conferences comprise the didactic aspects of the program.  Hospital rotations in Pediatric Medicine, Anesthesia, Neonatal ICU and the Emergency Department serve to integrate the Pediatric Dental resident into the hospital mainstream.

Full time coverage of clinical activity is provided through Board-eligible and Board- certified pediatric dentists.  Consultants in other specialties are available to guide residents in a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric dental care.

Facilities
The clinical training in pediatric dentistry and special needs is performed in the Dental department at SIUH north site as well as conscious sedation cases.  Complete oral rehabilitation is perfomred in the ambulatory surgery.

Program Length, Stipend and Number of Positions
This is a 24-month program commencing July 1 of each year. Graduates receive a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Three new positions are offered each year.


Program Strengths
1.    Diverse patient population
2.    Modern and well-equipped facilities
3.    Multi-disciplinary training under the supervision of specialty trained board qualified and certified attending dentists.
4.    Comprehensive rotations through the departments of Pediatric Medicine, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine.
5.    Extensive operating room experience.
6.    Comprehensive training in management of the Special Care Patient.
7.    Comprehensive orthodontic and growth guidance training.

Application
The application deadline is October 15 of the year preceding matriculation. Applications should be submitted through PASS.  Correspondence regarding application and admission procedures should be addressed to Dr. Rachel Iospa, D.M.D., Pediatric Dental Residency Program Director, Staten Island University Hospital, 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, Email –Riospa1@northwell.edu

Admission Requirements
Application is made through PASS. Applicants must have available the following items to be considered for admission:

1.    DDS or DMD from an accredited American or Canadian Dental School. Must be eligible for temporary license in New York State
2.    Three letters of recommendation (Submitted through PASS)
3.    Dental education transcripts (Submitted through PASS)
4.    Prior General Practice Residency experience *

5.    Photo emailed to program director 

6.   Personal Interview 

A interview schedule will be distributed to those individuals who recieve a invitation to be interviewed.