Dental Public Health Research Fellowship
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Program Description |
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) sponsors a three-year fellowship program in Dental Public Health Research. This fellowship includes a 12-month full-time residency in Dental Public Health (DPH) followed by a 24-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship with a strong focus on oral health research. Individuals successfully completing the 12-month DPH residency component will receive a certificate of completion and are qualified educationally to apply for examination by the American Board of Dental Public Health (ABDPH) for specialty certification. While emphasizing research training during the three-year fellowship, the program provides experiences in other areas of dental public health, i.e., public health administration and management, the organization and financing of dental care programs, oral health promotion, and the development of resources.
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Eligibility |
Applicants must be graduates of a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the United States (CODA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). Applicants who are graduates of a school of dentistry not accredited by CODA or CDAC must have acquired an equivalent education to a doctoral-level dental degree received in the U.S. All applicants must also hold a graduate degree in public health (MPH or equivalent) from an accredited U.S. academic institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)). Examples of an equivalent public health degree are a MHS, DrPH, or PhD in Epidemiology. In general, graduate public health degrees (MPH or equivalent) should, at a minimum, include instruction in biostatistics, epidemiology, health care policy and management, environmental health and behavioral sciences. Advanced graduate degrees in public health obtained outside of the U.S. do not meet the program's eligibility requirements. |
Length |
3 years |
Award Benefits |
A stipend is available to support Dental Public Health Research fellows during the three-year program. This training opportunity requires a full-time commitment, and those selected cannot be enrolled in other training programs. |
How to Apply |
The application submission period has closed. Check the Dental Public Health Research Fellowship page periodically for an updated application due date. |
