V.A. Medical Center, Boston

Background

The VA Boston Healthcare System, VA BHS, is affiliated with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, HSDM, for their General Practice Residency. The General Practice Residency is a one-year program leading to certificates in General Practice Residency from HSDM and the VA BHS. The objective of this 52-week program is to provide advanced training in clinical and hospital dentistry. The teaching staff consists of generalists and specialists representing a broad spectrum of dental expertise.  Residents will gain clinical experience and training in preventive dentistry, implantology, periodontics, operative, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and pathology. There are required rotations in oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, and internal medicine. Lectures, literature reviews, and case presentations are scheduled throughout the year at both HSDM and the VA.

How to Apply

Our Dental Service is participating in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service, (PASS). We do not participate in Match. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, politics, marital status, and age.

 

Residents must meet the following requirements:

1. Be citizens of the United States

2. Graduate from a Dental School accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

3. Have passed the INBDE or National Board Examination - Part 1.

4. Those who were born male and who are US citizens, immigrants to the US, or are otherwise required by law to register with the Selective Service System, even if they have served in the armed forces.

 

Tour of Duty

The resident works in the dental clinic or is on duty elsewhere from 8:00AM to 4:30PM each weekday and for such other periods as may be necessary for the care of their patients. The majority of work hours will be spent performing clinical care. The remaining work hours are dedicated to didactic training, research projects (if desired), and community service. 

Additional information

Stipends: The current stipend for PGY-1 residents is $66,000. The stipend is subject to annual review.

Loans: In-school loan deferment is available for residents.

Annual leave: Presently, residents are entitled to 14 days paid leave during the year which may not be taken during the anesthesia and internal medicine rotations. Additional non-paid leave may be granted at the discretion of the program director.