Dr. Laith Al-Mashni
Department of Dental Medicine
MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Dr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Phone (Work): 216-778-8928
Email: lalmashni@metrohealth.org
State Program located in: Ohio
What date will your program start on? 07/01
Length of Program: 12-24 months
Program Number: GPR644
Is your program located in an academic institution or clinical institution? Hospital
Does your program offer any graduate degrees or certificates? Yes
If Yes, please list Graduate degrees or certificates offered: One year GPR Certificate Two years GPR Certificate
Does your program participate in MATCH? No
Estimated number of available positions for current application cycle: 3-5
Does your program accept predoctoral students as externs (typically described as 1-2 weeks of voluntary, full-time, primarily observational experiences without formal educational objectives or affiliation)?: No
Program Description
MetroHealth System has a long and storied commitment to providing care to the community of Northeast Ohio. That commitment has involved the training of hundreds of young professionals through the General Practice Residency (“GPR”) program at The MetroHealth System which started in 1959.
The GPR program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation for one year and an optional second year. Residents selected to the first year will receive a contract for the first year. Residents completing the first year satisfactorily will be eligible to apply for a position in the second year. Selection for second year will be based on their performance and evaluations.
The GPR program is designed to provide advanced clinical education in general dentistry in a large, modern hospital, as well as community clinic settings. The program includes clinical and didactic training under the supervision and evaluation of MetroHealth attendings.
CLINICAL: The clinical phase of the program comprises the bulk of the curriculum. It includes assignments in the general dental practice at MetroHealth’s main campus with 14 operatories, as well as community-based clinics 2-8 operatories. The clinical training during the first year includes rotations through anesthesiology, the emergency department, pre-surgical evaluation. Additional second-year options are provided. Second year residents by virtue of their extensive clinical experience during the first year, rise to the level of an advanced trainee seeking and performing more complicated cases with a higher level of autonomy. The clinical rotations of second year residents include Oral surgery, Pediatric dentistry, and ENT. In addition, the Operating Room schedule allows residents of both years to treat patients under general anesthesia on monthly basis. The on call assignments expose the residents to a great experience while dealing with urgent and trauma cases.
DIDACTIC: The program’s didactic activities support the clinical training and emphasize patient management and treatment planning. The didactic sessions include an emphasis on Hospital Dentistry and Treatment Planning Seminars, in addition to Literature Reviews, Journal club presentations, Conservative Dentistry, Endodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Medically Compromised Dentistry, Implantology, Practice Management topics and Coding, and Dental Ethics lectures. Interdisciplinary resident presentations allow for residents in both years to learn from each other and get on-their-feet experience in presenting cases and public speaking. Residents also may access continuing education courses and national conferences. The didactic sessions for second year include more advanced topics than in the first year, especially Occlusion, TMJ problems, Implants, and dealing with RCT complications and Redo.
At the completion of the program, residents are well-trained hospital dentists. They have a command of general dentistry and are confident of their abilities while recognizing their skill set. The program provides them with a solid basis for future professional development in general dentistry or further specialty training.
GPR Program at MetroHealth Medical Center is a stipend program. Applicants are not responsible for any type of payment.
ADA ADAT Scores are Required: No
ADA ADAT Scores are Accepted but Not Required: Yes
Must upload unofficial undergraduate transcripts to the ADEA PASS application: Yes
Must submit Dental School transcripts to the program (in addition to ADEA PASS): No
Must report GRE scores in the ADEA PASS application: No
Must submit original GRE scores to the program: No
Must upload a CV/Resume to the ADEA PASS application: Yes
Must submit a photocopy or a notarized copy of your dental school diploma to the program: No
Must submit Dental Admissions Test (DAT) score: No
Must submit official NBDE results to ADEA PASS: Yes
Must submit official INBDE results to ADEA PASS:
Must submit a National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE) score. (OMS only): No
Must submit a 2" x 2" photo to the program: Yes
Must contact program for additional requirements: No
Must visit program website for additional requirements: No
Additional Information:
Resume, NBDE (1+2), TOEFL score, and 2"x2" Photo must be emailed to the program.
Email to gmedentistry@metrohealth.org
Must submit supplemental application to the program: No
Must submit supplemental application processing fee to the program: No
Domestic Applicants: $
International Applicants:
Other (Please explain) $
Additional Information: $
There is no application processing fee to the program.
Must have passed Part 1, National Dental Board Examination: Yes
Must have passed Part 2, National Dental Board Examination: Yes
Must have earned a D.M.D./D.D.S. degree, or equivalent: Yes
Must have completed a one-year residency program: No
Additional Information:
Applicants have "preferably" graduated from a recognized dental school within the past 10 years.
Must be a U.S. Citizen: No
Can be a permanent resident?: No
Permanent residents must show proof of residency: Yes
Will accept Canadian citizens: Yes
Must have a limited permit: Yes
Must have a U.S. dental license: No
Must be eligible for state dental license: Yes
Must have a valid state dental license: No
Must be a graduate of:
Applicants without U.S. Dental Degrees: May be Considered
Eligible Citizenship Types:
US citizen, US permanent resident
US/ Canadian citizen, US/ Canadian permanent resident
Non-US citizen/resident (no sponsorship)
Other - Contact the program
Non-US citizen/resident (need sponsorship)
Additional Information:
Will accept foreign citizens (not including Canada): Yes
Must be proficient in the English language: Yes
Must report TOEFL score on ADEA PASS application: Yes
Must submit original TOEFL score report to program: Yes
Must have foreign transcripts evaluated: Yes
Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program: No
May be considered if graduated from non-ADA accredited dental school: Yes
Additional Information: