Hennepin County Medical Center 
715 S 8th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Phone: 612-873-6275
Fax: 612-904-4234
Email: andrea.leyland@hcmed.org

Program Length and Number of Positions

24 months
2 positions

Program Type

Hospital-based

Application

Applicants are accepted through the Postdoctoral Applicant Support Service (PASS). The application deadline is October 1st. Applicants must be registered with the National Matching Service. Correspondence regarding the application and admission process should be directed to Shanika James, Residency Program Coordinator: Shanika.James@hcmed.org.

Description

HCMC's diverse residency programs emphasize clinical skills in a collaborative environment where education takes top priority. Our residents take a hands-on role, developing exceptional skills, learning the latest technology and procedures from dedicated faculty, and working directly with a diverse patient population in one of the region's largest and busiest healthcare systems. 

The 2-year hospital based Pediatric Dentistry Residency program combines clinical training and case based learning with a well-rounded evidence based didactic curriculum. The faculty includes board certified dental and medical specialists from Hennepin County Medical Center, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and the University of Minnesota. The program is dedicated to the preparation of board-certified pediatric dentists who will serve children and families in their communities using patient-centered care and will be effective leaders and dentists at local, regional and national levels. The experience at Hennepin County Medical Center is unique as it is the region's primary provider for urban and underserved individuals, giving residents the experience treating patients from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds, with both routine and serious conditions. Serving this diverse population allows residents to grow in confidence and compassion, enabling them to become champions for community health. With 15 residency and fellowship programs, the HCMC system is a collegial, academic environment focused on teaching and quality care. Residents practice as a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to meet and exceed the educational requirements set forth in the CODA standards for the Advanced Specialty Education Program. Residents participate in seminars, lectures, and clinic in preparation for program completion and preparation for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's board exam. A research requirement must be fulfilled.

Program Stipend and Tuition

First year: $55,248
Second year: $57,633
Medical & Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Malpractice coverage

Facilities

Hennepin County Medical Center - Level 1 Trauma Center
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

1. DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited Dental School, with graduation prior to residency start date.
2. U.S. or Canadian Citizenship.
3. Dean's Letter
4. Personal Interview
5. Complete ADEA/PASS application
6. Eligible to obtain a dentist or resident dental license with the 
   Minnesota Board of Dentistry before start of program
7.  2x2 passport size photo

Program Strengths

• Outstanding environment with established dental clinic
• Large patient population, including special needs children with 
  medical, physical or emotional illnesses; large number of very 
  young children with significant dental disease
• Extensive experiences in treating patients using nitrous oxide, 
  moderate sedation and general anesthesia
• Large number of trauma and emergency patients
• Commitment to diversity and patient-centered care
• Team oriented approach

Program Faculty

Full Time Faculty:
Andrea M Leyland,DDS, Director of Residency, Pediatric Dentistry*
Elisabeth Fulling, DDS, Pediatric Dentist *
Melanie Yuen, DMD, Pediatric Dentist *

Part Time & Adjunct Faculty
Lindsay Bedeaux, Pediatric Dentistry*
Nathaniel Cook, Pediatric Dentistry
Matt Husman, Pediatric Dentistry*
Patricia Tarren, Pediatric Dentistry*
Vladimir Leon-Salazar, DDS,MSD, Orthodontics*
Angela Wandera, DDS, Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics*
Roger Ettel, DDS, Periodontics*
Erin L Gunselman, DDS, General & Special Needs Dentistry
Dennis Haley, DDS, TMD Craniofacial Pain & Sleep Medicine
Anne Kent, DDS General & Special Needs Dentistry
Mary Seieroe, DDS General & Special Needs Dentistry
Cynthia Strand, DDS General & Special Needs Dentistry
Cale Strait, DDS, Endodontics
Lance Svoboda, DDS, Oral Surgery*
Louis Christensen, DDS Oral Surgery*
Marcus Urza, DDS Oral Surgery

* Board Certified

School Profile

 

Program Type:	Hospital-based Certificate
Program Director:	Full-Time Board Certified
Program Faculty:	3 Full-Time 6 Part-Time 8 Board Certified
Program Length:	24 Total Months July 1- (Required Orientation will start Mid-June) Start Date
Program Accreditation:	Initial Accreditation
State Licensure:	Restricted License Available
Number of Entering Positions:	2
Tuition In-State:
Tuition Out-Of-State:
Salary/Stipend:	$55,248 First Year $57,633 Second Year
Application:	No Fee October 1 Deadline
Participant in National Matching Service:	Yes
Participant in PASS:	Yes
Only US citizens from ADA  accredited dental schools  considered:	Yes
US citizens from foreign dental  schools considered:	No
Non-US citizens from ADA  accredited dental schools  considered:	No
Non-US citizens from foreign  dental schools considered:	No
Acceptance Applicant Ratio:	1:25
Clinic Experience:	Orthodontics Conscious Sedation Hospital Rotations General Anesthesia Emergency Call Operating Room Oral Surgery Infant Oral Health Medically Compromised Mentally Disabled Craniofacial Disorders Physically Disabled Community Clinics Outreach Public Health Minimal and Moderate Sedations Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance
Didactic Experience:	Seminars Literature Review Courses Case Conferences Lectures
Research Requirement:	Data Collection Project
Teaching Experience:	One week - half days Clinic Half-Days
Facilities:	7 Chair/Operatories 4 Clinic Receptionist 7 Dental Assistants 1 Dental Hygienists