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OSF St. Francis Medical Center / General Practice Residency (12 months)

  1. Program Contact Information ↑ 

      Program Contact:

        Director  Mary Joyce Gomez,DDS, FADI, FICD 

        RM G766 Forrest Park 

        OSF St. Francis Medical Center 

        Dental Residency Program G-19 

        530 NE Glen Oak Ave.  

        Peoria, Illinois  61637 

        Phone (Work): 309-624-9741 

        Email: mary.j.gomez@osfhealthcare.org 

        State Program located in: Illinois 


      Website:

      Program Deadline ↑ 

      ADEA PASS Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1

      Program Information ↑ 

        What date will your program start on? 07/01

        Length of Program:  12 months

        Program Number: GPR728

        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: GPR 12 month program certificate

        Does your program participate in MATCH? No

        Estimated number of available positions for current application cycle: 4

        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 ↑ 

      A 12 month hospital based Genral Practice Residency(GPR) with 4 residents accepted annually.

      Our program is structured to increase diagnostics, advance knowledge and clinical ability in handling patients with complex medical conditions and complicated dental treatment needs.

      Approximately 80 percent of the resident's time will be devoted to delivery of oral health care. Residents receive a stipend during their training program.

      The program emphasizes on the treatment of a wide range of oral health disorders, medical considerations related to dental care, the ability to treat medically compromised and handicapped patients and teaches how to provide dental care in a hospital environment interacting with health care providers of various disciplines. The program also provides an opportunity to provide comprehensive care in a private practice and public health setting, allowing the residents to get the confidence they need to practice in various practice models.

      Program Requirements Part I ↑ 


        Program Specific Requirements

        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): Yes

        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: Yes

        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: Yes

        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: Yes

        Must visit program website for additional requirements: Yes

        Additional Information: 

        Complete a separate SFMC application. Fee is 50.00


        Program Supplemental Requirements

        Must submit supplemental application to the program: Yes

        Must submit supplemental application processing fee to the program: Yes

        Domestic Applicants:  $ 50.00

        International Applicants: 50.00

        Other (Please explain)  $

        Additional Information:  $


        Interview schedule for the current application cycle: 

        Interviews start in October

        Interviews are ONLINE but Prospective candidates are welcome to visit to see the Program in "action" and talk to current Residents

         

      Program Requirements Part II ↑ 

        General Requirements

        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: 

        Dental Degree Must be from an accredited US dental school


        Background

        Must be a U.S. Citizen: Yes

        Can be a permanent resident?: Yes

        Permanent residents must show proof of residency: Yes

        Will accept Canadian citizens: No

        Must have a limited permit: Yes

        Must have a U.S. dental license: Yes

        Must be eligible for state dental license: Yes

        Must have a valid state dental license: Yes

        Must be a graduate of: 

        Applicants without U.S. Dental Degrees: Will Not be Considered

        Eligible Citizenship Types: 
        US citizen, US permanent resident

        Additional Information: 

        a permanant or temporary dental license can be obtained after graduation by going to IDPFR website. 


        Additional Requirements for International Applicants

        Will accept foreign citizens (not including Canada): No

        Must be proficient in the English language: Yes

        Must report TOEFL score on ADEA PASS application: Not Applicable

        Must submit original TOEFL score report to program: Not Applicable

        Must have foreign transcripts evaluated: Not Applicable

        Must have foreign transcripts submitted to the program: Not Applicable

        May be considered if graduated from non-ADA accredited dental school: No

        Additional Information: 

        We do not accept Foreign-trained Dentists at this time.