Graduate Endodontology Residency Program

The rigorous 27-month Graduate Endodontology Residency Program provides in-depth clinical training built on a solid foundation of biomedical science. The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare residents for the American Board of Endodontics certification process.

Working in a collegial atmosphere of mutual respect, our residents receive training from expert faculty members from across the United States and abroad. The well-balanced curriculum is a combination of didactic courses, strong clinical experience, and research. Residents are expected to complete a minimum of 200 cases spanning all areas of contemporary endodontic therapy including surgical endodontics. Four residents are accepted each year. Upon successful completion of the program, our residents graduate with a Master's of Science Degree in Dentistry and a Certificate in Endodontics.

How to Apply

The Department of Endodontics participates in the American Dental Education Association's Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), a centralized application service for more than 400 participating postdoctoral dental education programs. Applicants can complete an online application or download a copy of the application form from the PASS website.

Completed application materials must be received by PASS prior to their deadline. Check their website for the application deadline.
The completed PASS application and all supporting documents must be received by the admissions committee for the Advanced Education Program in Endodontology before August 1, 2025.
A non-refundable fee of $75 must be submitted along with your application. Pay application fee here ›

The following is required for possible admission consideration:

Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Dentistry (DMD, DDS, BDS) from an accredited dental school;
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) total score of 95 or higher is required for applicants who are non-native English speakers and who received their dental degree from a non-English speaking institution.

Materials that will be considered in the resident selection process include:

Excellence in predental and dental school academic achievement;
Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) results;
Dental class standing;
Practice, teaching and research experience;
Possession of advanced academic degree(s); and
Letters of recommendation.

Disclaimer

The school reserves the right to modify or change admission standards or requirements at any time without prior notice and effective immediately. The information provided on this site cannot be regarded as creating a binding contract between the student and the school.

Contact:

Gloria Sue, Admissions Advisor
415.929.6677 / gsue@pacific.edu

Our endodontic residents experience a comprehensive 27-month program designed to provide in-depth clinical training in Endodontics supported by a solid foundation of coursework in the biologic principles which uphold the specialty.

In addition to a curriculum that nurtures the clinician-scientist, the program offers clinical experiences with an extensive patient demographic supported by the School of Dentistry and a community dental clinic that is part of an expansive health care network in the San Francisco East Bay Area.

Each resident will also engage in an investigative project and must complete an acceptable thesis to qualify for the Master of Science degree in Dentistry. The thesis is typically submitted for publication in scientific journals.

Classes begin each July. Residents are scheduled for classroom and clinical instruction five full days (and some evenings) per week and full participation is required.

Academic Progress

Academic progress is reviewed quarterly and records are maintained by the Department of Endodontics. Attendance and grading policies for this program, and access to the Student Appeals Committee, are generally the same for residents as for predoctoral students.

The candidate for graduation and certification must demonstrate to the full satisfaction of the faculty the following:

Competence in the full range of contemporary endodontic practice;
Completion of all technical and clinical requirements prescribed in the graduate endodontic curriculum;
Achievement of passing grades in all required courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in classroom and clinical courses;
Design, completion and presentation of an original research project in endodontology and a thesis acceptable at the graduate level in the opinion of the Graduate Endodontics Research Committee;
Return of all university property;
Discharge of all financial obligations to the community and the school; and
Non-dismissal from the program.

If in the judgment of the Graduate Endodontics Academic Performance Committee the candidate has fully satisfied all requirements, the committee is authorized to recommend conferral of the certificate in endodontology and the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry. The committee may also recommend delay in an individual's graduation date. Committee recommendations are submitted to the dean, who is authorized to review and make final decisions.

Disclaimer

The school reserves the right to modify or change graduation standards or requirements at any time without prior notice and effective immediately. The information provided on this site cannot be regarded as creating a binding contract between the student and the school.

2025 Residents

Dr. Amro Elkhatieb

Dr. Elkhatieb was born in Germany and raised between Egypt, the USA and Saudi Arabia. He earned his BDS degree and completed his endodontics residency in Egypt before moving to San Francisco and joining the Dugoni School as an IDS student. After earning his DDS degree, he practiced as a general dentist in Northern California for 7 years. During that time, he taught as an adjunct faculty in preclinical endodontics and served on multiple leadership positions at the Dugoni School Alumni Association, California Dental Association and local dental societies. During his free time, Amro enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his wife and family.

Dr. Neha Dawar

Dr. Neha Dawar was born and raised in India, where she earned her BDS degree. After that she moved to the US to pursue her DDS at the Dugoni School. She then moved to San Antonio, TX where she practiced general dentistry before returning to her alma mater for her residency. Her interests include building Legos, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She is very excited to be back at the Dugoni School for her residency because, being an alumnus, she clearly knows the high quality of education, top-of-the-line infrastructure, the world-class faculty who teach here and an overall positive environment where you get to become the best version of yourself.

Dr. Michael Glenn

Dr. Michael Glenn was born in Overland Park, KS. He attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he swam for four years and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology, then continued to NYU for his DDS degree. He then completed two years of GPR in New Orleans at University Medical Center. Interests include exploring the city and visiting as many restaurants as possible. He is most excited about being part of the culture of learning in the endodontics program.

Dr. Gabriel Murphy Echeverria

Dr. Murphy Echeverria was born and raised in Chile. He attended Universidad de Antofagasta to obtain his DDS. After working for several years in Chile, he moved to the United States to complete a two-year AEGD program and one-year GPR program at Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, New York. During that period, he also earned a MS from Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. He worked for four years in private practice in the upstate New York area before he moved to San Francisco with his family. His interests include spending time with his wife and three kids, skiing and golf. He feels extremely happy and fortunate to be part of this residence program and the Dugoni School family.

2026 Residents

Dr. Anuprabha Shrivastava

Dr. Shrivastava received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics from India. Then she attended dental school at UCSF and earned her DDS in 2020. After working for three and a half years at various dental practices in Oregon, she’s excited to be returning to San Francisco to continue her endodontic training at the Dugoni School. In her free time, she likes to read, hike and spend time with her family.

Dr. Negar Samadyan

Dr. Samadyan is from Canada and completed her DMD at the University of British Columbia, where she fell in love with endodontics. Currently a resident specializing in root canal therapy, she’s excited to be on this journey toward her dream career. In her free time, Negar enjoys hitting the tennis courts, snowboarding, and exploring nature. She loves to travel with her husband and seek out new adventures and experiences to live life to the fullest.

Dr. Mujtaba Khan

Dr. Khan is an endodontic resident who completed his education at Kansas and USC. In addition to his clinical duties, he maintains interests outside of work, including spending time on the golf course and regularly going to the gym. He brings a balanced approach to his residency, combining his professional commitments with his personal interests.

Dr. Islam Ali

Dr. Ali was born in Saudi Arabia and raised in Egypt. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2010, followed by a Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry in 2016 from the Faculty of Dentistry at Mansoura University, Egypt. In 2021, he completed his PhD in Oral Microbiology, focusing on Endodontics, at The University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Dentistry. During his PhD studies, he was awarded the prestigious University of Hong Kong Fellowship, supported by the Philip K. H. Wong Foundation, in recognition of his academic excellence. From January 2023 to June 2024, he had a research fellowship in Oral Microbiology at the School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, funded by the OHSU Fellowship for Diversity in Research.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ali has presented at general and regional meetings of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), and he has published in peer-reviewed journals. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, hiking, cooking, and spending quality time with family.