General Information

The University of Detroit began its educational work in 1877 and was incorporated as the Detroit College in 1881. In 1911, it was reorganized and became the University of Detroit. In 1990, it consolidated with Mercy College and was given its present name, the University of Detroit Mercy. The School of Dentistry was established in 1932.

AEGD Program Description

The AEGD program at UDM School of Dentistry involves a partnership with St. John Riverview Hospital and is administered by the Department of Patient Management. Faculty for the program are full-time and part-time faculty of the School of Dentistry and members of various academic departments. The program shares faculty, clinical facilities and training with other graduate programs.

The overall mission of the AEGD program at UDM School of Dentistry is to provide the general dentist with advanced knowledge and skills that will enable him/her to perform evidence-based comprehensive oral care ethically and proficiently on a wide range of patient populations.

This 12-month residency will accept four to six dental student graduates who have fulfilled all admission requirements and applied using the PASS application service. The program will start on 01 July and end on 30 June of the following calendar year. Each resident will receive a competitive stipend at the PGY 1 level and will be provided with a benefit package consistent with St. John Riverview first year residents. Each graduating resident will be awarded a certificate of program completion.

After the first year, two second-year positions may be made available to graduating residents. A PGY 2 "chief resident" position will contribute to the enrichment of the academic curricula and offer interested candidates access to administrative and academic development programs. In addition to serving as a liaison between administrative faculty and first year residents, the chief resident will be provided with advanced training as a second year resident. Each second year resident will be asked to pursue an area of specific interest (e.g. teaching, research, public health, a particular clinical discipline, etc.). Concentrated instruction will be provided to promote development in the chosen area.

While not mandatory, resident participation in development and dissemination of new knowledge is strongly encouraged. Residents can participate in one of the clinical or basic science projects that are ongoing in the School of Dentistry, or propose and develop new topics of research.

Admissions Policies

Applications are invited for the AEGD program at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Michigan. Students must have a DMD/DDS from a dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation.

Applicants should have successfully completed Part I of the National Board Examination prior to making application for admission and must complete part II before they can begin the program. Candidates for admission should possess good academic credentials (GPA not less than 2.8) and should demonstrate a definite interest in post-graduate training.

The program is limited to four to six first year residents in each year. Applications must be completed and filed with the PASS application service (available at www.adea.org) by December 1, 2006. Applications will not be considered until all records and fees have been received. Applications after December 1, 2006 can be mailed directly to Sheila Gandy.

The University of Detroit Mercy is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all regardless of age, sex, race, creed, national or ethic origin, handicap, weight, or sexual preference.

Mission and Goals

Mission

The overall mission of the AEGD program at UDM School of Denistry is to provide the general dentist with advanced knowledge and skills that will enable him/her to provide evidence-based comprehensive oral care ethically and proficiently on a wide range of patient populations.

Goals

1. Act as a Primary care provider who can plan and provide a high caliber of comprehensive dental services including: emergency and multidisciplinary comprehensive oral health care, patient centered care coordinated by a general practitioner, health promotion and disease prevention activities, and dental treatment using advanced treatment modalities.
2. Plan and provide comprehensive oral health care for a variety of patients including patients of special needs, complex medical conditions, and financial barriers.
3. Effectively manage oral health care delivery, including patient management, practice management, and quality improvement activities to meet the needs of a dynamic health care environment.
4. Function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team to promote total body health.
5. Apply scientific principles and critical thinking to learning and oral health care, including evidence-based clinical decision making and effective use of technology in health care delivery.
6. Promote the value of professional ethics, life long learning, patient centered care, service to the community and cultural diversity in professional dental practice.
7. Understand the oral health care needs of communities, and actively engage in community service to promote oral health.

Educational Program

Program

Residents are exposed to aspects of dentistry that are not traditionally part of the core curriculum of predoctoral programs including: advanced treatment planning, surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry, IV sedation, pediatric sedation, complex prosthodontic treatment planning and treatment, advanced dental alveolar surgery, advanced endodontics, treatment of medically compromised patients and oral medicine, TMJ disorders, and esthetic dentistry.

The clinical program will consist of providing patient care at UDM dental clinics at the University Health Center, the Outer Drive Campus and at Riverview Hospital. During clinical training, residents will provide comprehensive and emergency care to patients who present with complicated medical and/or dental conditions requiring multidisciplinary oral health care. Residents will also participate in rotations in pediatric dentistry, outreach/community dentistry, and oral surgery including a one-month rotation in Riverview Hospital's Oral Surgery Program.

Didactic educational opportunities are provided in addition to clinical experiences. Many of the classes are Masters level courses and include material and participation of residents from other specialty programs. The courses are offered to the AEGD resident as additional educational experiences; however, residents are not subject to the same grading criteria as the specialty program residents. In addition, ACLS training is included as part of the didactic curriculum. Participation is required in all didactic and clinical aspects of the program.

Competency and Proficiency Statements

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Last Updated on: 05/03/06

AEGD Program Faculty

Stipends

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is partnered with St. John Riverview Hospital in order to effect participation in the federal Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. Each resident will receive a competitive stipend at the PGY 1 level and will be provided with a benefit package consistent with St. John Riverview first year residents. Please contact the Dr. Brad Juday, Program Director, for specific details regarding stipends.

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