ENDODONTIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The one-year full time fellowship position in endodontics will start when the summer term begins (usually the last week in June). This is primarily a teaching position that provides excellent on-the-job training in endodontics. The usual school holidays and vacation policy for "Fellows" and "Residents" will be followed. the fellow will begin the two year Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics (Endodontic Residency) on July 1st one year later.

The one-year Fellowship in Endodontics is a key position in the Undergraduate Endodonitc Clinic and the Urgent Care clinic. This teaching experience is important for endodontists that may be interested in eventually seeking a teaching appointment. Clinic hours are relatively short, but can be intense and require the clinic instructors to be alert and immediately available. Dr. Tinkle (Undergraduate Endodontic Clinic Coordinator) will provide the schedule for assignment to the Undergraduate Endodontic Clinic and for "interdepartmental Consultations." Dr. Baumgartner will coordinate a schedule for coverage of the Urgent Care Clinic with Dr. Clinton (Associate Dean & Chairman Clinic Support Services).

When not assigned to the Undergraduate Endodontic Clinic or covering the Urgent Care Clinic, time will be available to interact with the Endodontic Residents (eg, seminars), for research projects, and for other activities in the School of Dentistry and on the OHSU campus. Research will be initiated during the fellowship year that will continued during the endodontic residency program.

A copy of the Endodontic Clinic Guide and sophomore Endodontic Laboratory Manual will be provided as a guide of the undergraduate students' basic knowledge and skills. In addition, the Fellow will audit the undergraduate lecture courses (ENDO 623, 631, & 642) and post-graduate endodontic seminars including Current Literature Seminar and Case Presentation Seminar.

During the summer term (six weeks), the mornings are assigned to the Urgent Care Clinic and the afternoons to the Undergraduate Endodontics Clinic.

Between the summer and fall terms (six weeks), the mornings are assigned to the Urgent Care Clinic and the afternoons to being on call for the Urgent Care Clinic. This is a good time to explore research possibilities.

During the Fall, Winder and Spring Terms, two half days are spend in the Urgent Care Clinic and the remaining half days in the Undergraduate Endodontic Clinic. Depending on the quarter, some release time from the clinics may be available for research projects. If all of the residents attend the annual AAE meeting and Annual F. James Marshall Study Group, coverage of after hours Urgent Care may be required for a few days.

Holidays will be followed as shown on the School of Dentistry Academic Calendar. The time between terms may be taken as vacation time. Vacation time should be coordinated with Dr. Baumgartner.

The present Endodontic Fellow is:

Dr. Ross Mitchell

Ross received his DMD degree from Oregon Health & Science University in 2007.  Ross was graduated with both Honors and Clinical Honors, was inducted to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, and received the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award.  Since graduation Ross has enjoyed practicing general dentistry in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Ross graduated Cum Laude from the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho in 2001 with a BS in Biology.  After graduation he worked for two years in the IT field in Boise, Idaho helping design and configure computer networks for medium to large size companies. 
During dental school Ross served as a research assistant on two clinical studies.  One on the bite force generated on dental implants vs natural teeth and the second investigating osseous integration and loading protocol of single unit implants.