Graduate residency program

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry shares the University’s overall mission to generate and disseminate knowledge and to serve the community. Through its exemplary educational, research and service programs the Department:

• Develop knowledge, proficiency, and competence in providing specialty care as a pediatric dentistry specialist for infants, children through adolescence, and individuals with special health care needs.
• Prepare the residents for clinical and academic pediatric dentistry careers.
• Demonstrate critical, independent thinking and understanding of the scientific methodology and experimental design as required of a life-long learner.
• Educate and expose the residents to different medical and dental specialties and foster collaboration.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and humanistic patient centered care.

The advanced education in pediatric dentistry program at the University of Washington  is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Successful completion of the two-year program (24 months) leads to a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD). We strongly encourage all graduates to seek APBD Board Certification upon graduation.

This is a joint Certificate/Master’s degree program. Students must be accepted to the Pediatric Dentistry Program and the Graduate School at the University of Washington. The research component will result in the award of a Master of Science in Dentistry.

The majority of training is carried out in two primary teaching sites: The Center for Pediatric Dentistry and Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH), which are 2.3 miles apart. SCH is a highly regarded tertiary care pediatric medical center.

The Center for Pediatric Dentistry Clinic:

• Continuity clinic for healthy children
• Continuity clinic for children with mild/moderate special healthcare needs
• Daytime emergencies clinic
• Medically Complex Clinic (MCC) & Autism clinic
• Sedation clinic
• Dental surgery center for oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia
• Teaching clinic for UW undergraduate dental students

Seattle Children’s Hospital:

• Continuity clinic for children with severe special healthcare needs
• Inpatient consults
• Emergency Department (after-hours dental emergencies)
• Craniofacial team
• Medical subspecialties
• Hospital main operating room for oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia
• Odessa Brown Community Clinic

Application Prerequisites

• Applicant must hold a DDS or DMD degree from accredited college/university in the United States or equivalent degree from a foreign institution.
• Must be eligible for state dental limited license.
• Must pass Part 1 and Part 2 of the National Board exam OR the INDBE examination.
• Graduates of non- US and Canadian Dental Schools: Must be proficient in the English language and meet the requirements described by the UW Graduate School.
• Strong academic record with an average of B or better.

1. The program participates in the PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service), phone 202-667-4015. The deadline for PASS applications is September 17 preceding matriculation. Our program does not require the ADA Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT) but will accept the scores as part of the application.
2. The program also participates in the National Matching Program, phone 716-282-4013. The program code for the UW Pediatric Dentistry residency program is 4363.
3. We recommend waiting to apply to the UW Graduate School until after the Match (late January). The application is online  and the phone is 206-543-5900.
4. Send directly to the Department:

An application processing fee of $50.00 (check or money order) made to UW Department of Pediatric Dentistry with your full name and PASS ID number in the memo and mailed to the Program Manager (address below).

• • 2×2 photo (jpeg format)
  • Current CV
  • Waiver Statement

Cheryl Shaul
Graduate Program Manager
The Center for Pediatric Dentistry
6222 NE 74th Street
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98115

Your application must be complete in order to be reviewed by members of our selection committee.

Interviews

Selected candidates will be notified by phone and/or email after all applications are reviewed.

The University of Washington School of Dentistry (UWSOD) has a non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on several factors, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, and marital status.

Stipends are available for U.S citizens, holders of certain visas, and for permanent residents of the U.S. For fiscal year 2024-25 stipends are as follows:

1. First year: $76,032
2. Second year: $78,660

Stipends will be increased each year if approved. Students are expected to pay their own tuition. US citizens will be eligible for an out-of-state tuition waiver for the first year so they may establish residency to qualify for in-state tuition. Tuition for the academic year 2024-25 will be approximately $29,000 for in-state residents and $51,000 for out-of-state residents. Non-supported students must be able to demonstrate the ability to pay all university expenses.

*Tuition assistance is available for qualified candidates upon matriculation.

Use this application checklist to help determine when your application is complete:

• Apply to  PASS by deadline  (September 15)
• Apply to National Matching Program
• Apply to UW graduate school
• Complete and send departmental application fee (check or money order to UW Department of Pediatric Dentistry), waiver statement, CV, and photo to Program Manager address.