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The Orthodontic Residents work within departmental dental centers situated within seven major hospital/research facilities throughout the Bronx. In addition to providing high quality orthodontic care for the local community, residents are involved in the treatment of more than 150 orthognathic surgery patients annually, as well as many of the more than 5,000 Craniofacial Center patients. The emphasis in each of these areas is a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Weekly orthognathic conferences educate the |
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orthodontic resident in the art of coordinating diagnosis techniques not often included in orthodontic education, such as nasopharyngoscopy, video-fluoroscopy, advanced imaging as well as genetic counseling. |
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Applications Montefiore participates in the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program ("MATCH"). Applicant agreements for participation can be downloaded at www.natmatch.com/dentres. The Orthodontic residency does not participate in the Postdoctoral Applicant Support Service ("PASS") but instead requires the following application form: Montefiore Dental Residency Application |
Program Description |
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Orthodontics is one of five post-graduate training programs at the Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Dentistry. In addition to Orthodontics, the Department has approximately 60 other residents in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics and general practice. These trainees work within departmental dental centers situated at seven major hospital/research facilities throughout the Bronx.
Regularly scheduled orthognathic conferences educate the orthodontic resident in coordinating diagnostic and treatment planning of dentofacial deformities with the oral and maxillofacial surgeons. As a team member of the Center for Craniofacial Disorders of Children's Hospital at Montefiore, each resident learns to recognize and manage syndromic deformities, and to establish liaisons with non-dental specialists in plastic surgery, speech therapy, otolaryngology, pediatrics, neurology and genetics. In addition, the resident learns valuable diagnostic techniques not often included in orthodontic education, such as nasopharyngoscopy, video fluoroscopy, advanced diagnostic imaging as well as genetic counseling. A Master of Science Degree in clinical research (MS) is offered by Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our orthodontic residents are encouraged, but not mandated to participate in this program. An important aspect of this program is that it trains investigators from across the entire spectrum of clinical research activities. This can be accomplished because the "core competencies" required are the same across this spectrum. By this approach, investigators with widely differing perspectives learn a common language and a shared set of skills. Trainees interested in translational patient oriented research and those interested in health services are learning side by side. In addition, other scholars are drawn from all medical specialties and sub-specialties. We expect this will enhance future collaborations across disciplines. |
Salary, Tuition and Fees |
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Most incoming residents are categorized as PGY1. House staff salaries effective 7/4/2004 are (PGY1) $46,250; (PGY2) $48,500; (PGY3) $52,000 plus additional fringe benefits.
A $1000 registration fee is payable at the time of acceptance. This will be applied to the annual tuition of $25,000. Additional costs include; a laptop computer, diagnostic software, digital camera and instruments (approximate cost $4,500). |
How to Apply |
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Advanced status may be available to some individuals who have completed appropriate post-graduate programs.
Applicants must provide the following information: |
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Cheri L. Williams Orthodontic Residency Coordinator (718) 920-5997 OFFICE (718) 515-5419 FAX chewilli@montefiore.org |
Orthodontic Residency Curriculum |
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