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You can take the AGD Fellowship Exam at an AGD Scientific Session, during the Fall Fellowship Review Course, or at a Schroeder Measurement Technologies Inc. (SMT) testing site near you.
The exam consists of approximately 250 multiple-choice questions and is administered during a one-day, four-hour testing session. It includes material from all dental disciplines and emphasizes the clinical application of accepted dental knowledge, techniques
Any active general dentist or associate member who joined AGD after February 2010 will be subject to a 7-day waiting period prior to applying for or sitting for, the AGD Fellowship Exam, in order to verify his or her membership status. AGD student members are not eligible to take the exam until they have attained their dental license and have transitioned from student to active AGD member.
To register for the AGD Fellowship Exam, download the FAGD Exam Application, and send it, along with your payment, to AGD. You can choose to take the exam in one of three ways:
- At the AGD Scientific Session. The exam will be in a paper-and-pencil format. You can register separately for the exam by downloading the registration form and sending it to AGD. You may also register on-site up to and including the morning of the exam.
- During the Fall Fellowship Review Course. The exam will be in a paper-and-pencil format. You register to sit for the exam immediately following the review course, which is given annually at various locations.
- At an SMT testing center. Take a computerized version of the exam, offered year-round at SMT testing centers throughout the United States. Complete the exam application at least two weeks in advance of the date on which you plan to take the exam. Once you have submitted your application and fee to AGD, SMT will send you an email containing your user ID and password, which you will need to schedule a testing appointment.
Note: During the months of October, November and December, exam seats typically fill up quickly. Schedule your appointment at least three weeks in advance of the date on which you plan to take the exam.
The AGD offers several means to help members prepare for the exam, such as take the Fellowship Review Course.
AGD also offers an online study guide, which includes 100 multiple-choice questions and allows you to view your results instantly, as well as the answer key and a list of the questions you answered incorrectly. You also can order a hard copy of the study guide. Submit a completed copy of your answer sheet to receive 15 hours of CE credit. For more information, read “How to Use This Guide.”
Another study preparation aid is the study guide supplement, which consists of 450+ questions, answers, critiques & references from the 2008-2015 study guides. A great way to help you prepare. Member can receive a $100 discount by attending a national review course and submitting attendance documentation.
Members who wish to have their exam results rescored:
- Are limited to the most recent two-year testing time-period. Exams taken beyond this period are not eligible for a rescore.
- Must submit written notification requesting a rescore of their exam results. Written notification can be sent to Education@agd.org.
- Submit payment of $100 to process each rescore request. Click the PayPal button below to process your payment.
- Notification of rescoring results will be processed within 30 days of request and payment.
- Members will be sent written notification regarding the results of the rescore.
- No results will be given by phone, fax, or email per exam policy.
If you’re taking the paper-and-pencil version of the exam and need special accommodations:
- Submit a letter to AGD requesting special accommodations at least 60 days before the exam registration deadline.
- Provide documentation from a qualified professional (for example, your physician, psychologist or counselor) who is currently treating you, verifying your condition and the specific assistance you’ll require.
AGD reserves the right to authorize the use of auxiliary aids or modifications in such a way as to maintain the integrity and security of the examination process.