Distinguish yourself professionally through quality continuing education (CE) by pursuing the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Fellowship Award.
Learn more about AGD Fellowship and the requirements to attain the award from the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below. For additional information, contact the AGD Membership Services Center toll-free at 888.243.3368 or membership@agd.org
Can I receive Fellowship credit for completing a post-graduate residency program?
Yes, individuals who join AGD within four years of completing a one-year Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited General Practice Residency (GPR), Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program or dental specialty residency program may earn up to 150 hours of participation credit and up to 300 hours of credit for a two-year program.
A maximum of 450 hours of participation credit may be earned for non-concurrent completion of both program types. Credit is awarded as follows:
- Current AGD member upon program completion: 100 percent of credits awarded
- Join AGD within one (1) year of program completion: 100 percent of credits awarded
- Join AGD within two (2) years of program completion: 75 percent of credits awarded
- Join AGD within three (3) years of program completion: 50 percent of credits awarded
- Join AGD within four (4) years of program completion: 25 percent of credits awarded
- Join AGD four (4) or more years after program completion: 0 percent of credits awarded
To receive credit, email a copy of your residency certificate or a letter (on official letterhead) from the director of the residency program verifying that you have completed the program to education@agd.org. Be sure to include the beginning and ending dates of the program, along with the type of residency completed.