Purpose and Program Details
The purpose of the Prosthodontic residency program is to provide progressive clinical, laboratory and didactic training, closely supervised, at the post-graduate level in fixed, removable, maxillofacial and implant prosthodontics. The interrelation of other medical/dental clinical specialties is also emphasized. The program integrates all facets of the biomedical sciences with a comprehensive clinical experience culminating in the award of a certificate of prosthodontics. A Master of Science in Dentistry may also be concurrently pursued, and Ph.D. opportunities are also available in many areas of study.
Our program is three years in length and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Successful completion leads to specialty certification and also qualifies the graduate for examination by the American Board of Prosthodontics. The flexibility of the program permits the postdoctoral student to progress optimally, developing and building upon his or her background. Thus, within the requirements of the program, the schedule for each student is developed individually to fulfill needs and objectives. Each student is assigned his/her own clinic operatory, study area, and laboratory bench. The in-house laboratory is capable of fabricating all fixed and removable prostheses required in the program. Board certified faculty and assisting staff support and advise students throughout all phases of prosthodontic treatment.
The program accepts two residents per year and begins typically in June each year and students must be in the area and "settled" prior to that time. There is a four to six week Orientation prior to the start of the "Core" courses, and prosthodontic specific material. To see the yearly program fee, click here. The fee is billed to the student in July of each year and special payment plans may be arranged with the Bursar's office. Additional charges may be made for instrument rental and equipment (clinical camera, surgical telescopes, etc).
Application Procedures
Application to the program is always very competitive and forms are available from the Marquette University Graduate School. Applications can also be made through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) of the American Dental Education Association. A complete application is required for consideration.
The application deadline is September 1st of every year. All applicants must be prepared to appear for a personal interview in Milwaukee during September, October or November. This occasion has a twofold purpose; faculty members in the program have the opportunity to become better acquainted with the applicant, and applicants have the opportunity to become acquainted with various facets of the program to which they are applying. Phone interviews are not acceptable.
Application Requirements
- A completed application form and fee
- Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges except Marquette
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement
- Undergraduate and dental school G.P.A.s and class ranks
- Scores from National Board Dental Exam part I and II (Not required for international students, but well seen)
- TOEFL score of 550 or more or other acceptable proof of English proficiency (International student only)
- Applicants must hold a DDS or DMD degree or its' equivalent
Criteria For Selection
Criteria of resident selection include: academic record, research and publication records, extracurricular achievement, honors and awards, class standing, professional experience, references, and the interview. National Board scores (U.S. applicants) and TOEFL scores (international applicants) are also considered. There is no Post Doctoral Matching Program for prosthodontics.
More Resources
- American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
- American College of Prosthodontics
- American Prosthodontic Society
- American Dental Association
- Marquette University Graduate School
