Fellowship (FAGD)

 Five Steps to FAGD:

  1. Three-Year Membership
    To be eligible for Fellowship, you are required to maintain 3 years of continuous membership within the Academy. Your eligibility extends to September 30 of the year of the convocation for which you apply.
  2. Earn Continuing Education Credits

    500 hours of approved continuing education credit are required, with at least 350 hours earned in course attendance. Credit may be earned for post-graduate education, self-instruction programs, teaching and authorship of a published scientific article. Download the specific guidelines. A maximum of 150 credit hours can be earned in each of the 16 dental subjects.

    Approved program providers include those approved by AGD PACE or ADA CERP. These programs can be local or national.

  3. Apply for Award

    To receive the distinction of becoming an AGD Fellow, you must also complete a separate award application by Dec. 31, along with the required fee of $595. Meeting this deadline assures that you will be considered for the class the summer immediately following the application deadline.

    Apply by Dec. 31, 2005, to attend Convocation in Denver, CO. You must pass the exam by Dec. 31, 2005.

    Applications received by Dec. 31 are reviewed by the Council on Dental Education by the end of March. You can expect to receive notification by mail of the Council's approval or denial by mid-April. The Council reviews all FAGD award applications and determines whether they meet the requirements and standards set by the Academy. Applications recommended for Fellowship are still subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

    Download a copy of the printable award application or request the application via email at awardapp@agd.org.

    Questions about the Fellowship application process?
    A dental education representative is available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT to answer your questions or concerns. Call 888.AGD.DENT (888.243.3368), ext. 4969, or visit the national website.

  4. Take Fellowship Exam

    Taking the comprehensive, 400-question exam is one step toward achieving Fellowship. And it can be taken as early as your first year of active membership.

    The exam stresses clinical applications of accepted dental knowledge, techniques, and procedures, and consists of multiple-choice questions, administered in two, three-hour sessions. The exam in computer format is offered year-round at Prometric Testing Centers and the paper and pencil version is given at the AGD Annual Meeting.

    About 90 percent of our members successfully pass the exam the first time. Our exam study tools can help you prepare.

    More information about the Fellowship Exam is available here.

  5. Attend Convocation at National Convention

    For more than 30 years, the Convocation ceremony held during the Annual Meeting has epitomized the Academy's commitment to excellence in dental education. Each year, we recognize the accomplishment of many Academy members as they receive the prestigious Fellowship and Mastership designations. Families of the awardees, as well as all Academy members and their guests, are invited to attend the ceremony.

    Information for 2005 Fellows Registration
    As a 2005 Fellow, you will be pre-registered for the meeting and the AGD Gala. To confirm your attendance at the Gala, you must fill out a meeting registration form. Your spouse or guest may attend at a reduced rate. If you would like to participate in any tours or registered courses, be sure to include your payment.

    Mastership — Getting There
    Mastership is the highest honor available in the Academy and one of the most respected designations in the profession. Find out how you can attain requirements and find out about MasterTrack programs in your area. All Academy Fellows are encouraged to attend. No registration is required for this free session. Check times in the on-site program book.