Orthodontics
Fellowship in Orthodontic Clinical Research
Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics is pleased to offer a full time 1 Year Fellowship in Orthodontic Clinical Research beginning July 1st 2008. The didactic material is geared towards broadening and enhancing a Fellow’s background thus helping to prepare them for matriculation into an ADA accredited residency program in orthodontics upon successful completion of the program. Fellows will participate in a diverse didactic and clinical orthodontic experience. Course work will include but is not limited to orthodontic record-taking, record-keeping, data basing, orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, and exposure to various clinical orthodontic theoretical, diagnostic, and therapeutic treatment philosophies and regimens. Fellows will shadow current JU orthodontic residents in the clinic, assist them in a variety of chair side experiences, and treat a given patient load. The research emphasis will be placed on supporting the ongoing in vivo and in vitro clinical research projects at JU. We expect our Fellows to become proficient with the necessary tools for conducting clinical orthodontic research, e.g.-study design, biostatistics, data collection, data entry, and data analysis. In addition, Fellows will be required to participate in collecting clinical research data, assist in preparing and expanding our clinical research database, and helping to develop teaching modules for orthodontic continuing education. Throughout the Fellowship, participants will gain experience with orthodontic practice management software, orthodontic diagnostic and case presentation software, imaging software, cone-beam computed tomography, digital photography and radiography, as well as exposure to a variety of orthodontic appliances and techniques including temporary anchorage devices in orthodontic practice. Clinic usage and administrative fees for this Fellowship is only $12,000 and the associated educational supplies required to enroll are estimated to be between $2,500 and $3,500. Upon completion of the Fellowship, participants will be awarded a certificate reflecting 1500 continuing education hours. If you are interested in enrolling in this one of a kind Fellowship, please complete and return the enclosed application no later than Wednesday April 2nd, 2008. Selected applicants will be asked to interview at JU on Monday April 21st, 2008.
Marc B. Ackerman, DMD
Director, Fellowship in Orthodontic Clinical Research
Application