Description
The advanced education program in Periodontics is to develop specialists with a sound academic background on which to base clinical treatment, research, and teaching. All candidates must complete a structured curriculum in the College of Dental Medicine (M.S.D.. - Master of Science in Dentistry) to receive a Certificate in Periodontics.

Requirements
Applicants must have a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. An applicant is expected to demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Additional information can be found at http://www.musc.edu/dentistry/departments/stomatology/periodontics/graduate_periodontics.html.

Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to contact the program directly. Contact Dr. Joe W. Krayer (Director, Post-Doctoral Periodontics) by email at krayer@musc.edu or by phone at (843) 792-7612.

Created: June 20, 2002 Modified: July 1, 2009