Appointments Open to Students, Residents and Fellows
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ADEA welcomes the nominations of students, residents and fellows for appointments to the following advisory groups and committees. Information about each appointment, including qualifications and time commitments, is provided. Unless otherwise indicated, one nominee will be appointed to each position. |
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Position Description: The ADEA Advisory Committee for Innovation, Clinical Education and Public Health (ADEA ACICEPH) provides strategic guidance and expert advice to the ADEA Board of Directors and ADEA staff on oral health matters related to current and future areas of innovation approaches to clinical education and public health. The Committee considers three areas—vision, policy, and programming—and related resources, all of which contribute to ADEA’s overall mission. ACICEPH also supports ADEA in advancing its goals of fostering new thinking, enhancing oral health clinical education and promoting public health perspectives that will drive policy, initiatives and approaches that support the future of oral health education.
Who Is Eligible:
- Admissions and financial aid officers
- Deans
- Faculty and staff
- Program directors
- Senior administrators
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have active individual ADEA memberships.
- Faculty and staff should have an interest in bioinformatics, technology and health informatics
- Expertise in innovation, clinical education, and public health with experience in the following areas:
- Health care innovation, medical technology
- Clinical education, curriculum development
- Public health policy, community health initiatives
- Allied dental education
- Clinical education, chair-side technologies
Time Commitment:
Preparation plus quarterly meetings (in-person and virtual), including a September in-person meeting.
Length of Service/Term Start Date:
Three-year term starting March 2026, with possibility of reappointment for up to three additional years.
ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service Advisory Group (ADEA AADSAS)
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Position Description: The ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) Advisory Group is charged to support ADEA Educational Services staff in reviewing and revising data elements, data manipulation, reports formats, information transmittal protocols, and the essential items related to the application service. Additionally, the Advisory Group serves as a liaison between dental school admissions officers, program directors, and ADEA Educational Services to address various issues and concerns and to suggest improvements in the application process.
Who Is Eligible:
- Admissions and financial aid officers
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have active individual ADEA memberships.
- Director of Admissions and Associate or Assistant Dean of Admissions is preferred
- Admissions officers with participation in ADEA AADSAS and have completed at least one admissions cycle.
- Students currently enrolled in dental school who have completed the AADSAS application.
Time Commitment:
- Two meeting days per year (occurring at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition and the ADEA Fall Meetings).
- Quarterly Advisory Group meetings (virtual, one hour each).
- Quarterly ADEA AADSAS Town Hall meetings (virtually).
Length of Service/Term Start Date:
- Three-year term starting in March 2026
- Students: One-year term starting in March 2026
ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (ADEA CAAPID®) Advisory Group
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Position Description: The ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (ADEA CAAPID®) Advisory Group supports ADEA staff in reviewing and revising questions in the application, suggesting changes for data in WebAdMIT, and other essential items related to the application service. ADEA CAAPID® members review enhancements annually for implementation and discuss resources to help both programs and applicants.
Who Is eligible
- Admissions and financial aid officers
- Faculty and staff
- Program directors
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have an active individual ADEA memberships.
- Admissions officers responsible for coordinating admissions.
- Faculty and staff at an ADEA CAAPID® participating program.
- Program directors with advanced standing
Time commitment:
- Two meeting days per year (occurring at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition and the ADEA Fall Meetings).
- Bi-monthly Advisory Group meetings (virtual, one hour each).
- Quarterly ADEA CAAPID® Town Hall meetings (virtual).
Length of term: Three years
Term start date: March 2026
ADEA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (ADEA DIAC)
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Description: The ADEA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (ADEA DIAC) advises the ADEA Board of Directors on strategies to expand access to oral health education and helps shape programmatic priorities that promote student success, strengthen workforce development in the oral health professions, and support institutional transformation. The committee’s guidance is aligned with evolving accreditation standards, national trends, and the changing landscape of health professions education.
Who Is Eligible:
- Faculty and staff
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have an active individual ADEA memberships.
- Members should demonstrate experience and interest in advancing access to oral health and oral health education.
- The committee aims to include individuals with a range of professional backgrounds and perspectives that reflect the broad scope of academic dentistry, including expertise in student success, institutional transformation, and workforce development.
Time Commitment:
In a traditional year, two meetings are held in person (March and September) and two meetings are held via video conferencing (June and December).
Length of Service and Term Start Date:
- Three-year term starting in 2026.
- Students: One-year term starting in 2026 and renewable up to three years.
ADEA GoDental® Advisory Group (GoDental)
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Description: The ADEA GoDental® Advisory Group develops ideas and provides support for all ADEA GoDental initiatives. Members discuss key concepts for improving the ADEA GoDental® website, including content management, social networking themes and membership services. The Advisory Group provides ADEA GoDental with strategic direction on how to better serve students interested in dentistry. Members also analyze blogs, videos and forum topics to determine the effectiveness of ADEA GoDental® content.
Who Is Eligible:
- Admissions and financial aid officers
- Program directors
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have an active individual ADEA memberships.
- Current first- or second-year dental students; and current dental hygiene students
- Admissions officers only
Time Commitment:
One in-person meeting each year during the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition. Up to two teleconferences per year.
Length of Service and Term Start Date:
- Three-year term starting in March 2026
- Students: Two-year term starting in March 2026
ADEA Legislative Advisory Committee (ADEA LAC)
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Description: The ADEA Legislative Advisory Committee (ADEA LAC) provides advice and counsel to the ADEA Board on public policy and legislative priorities pertaining to academic dentistry. The ADEA LAC reviews legislative initiatives, rules and regulations and policies that address dental education, dental and craniofacial research, and access to oral health care.
Who Is Eligible:
- Admissions and financial aid officers
- Faculty and staff
- Program directors
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have an active individual ADEA memberships.
- Demonstrated involvement with state dental and oral health advocacy coalitions, including state dental associations and outreach groups.
- Skilled leaders with knowledge of and experience in the legislative and political process at the federal, state, and/or regional levels.
Time Commitment:
- Two meetings per year (one at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition and one at the ADEA headquarters).
- Periodic conference calls as needed.
Length of Service and Term Start Date:
- Three-year term starting in March 2026, one year renewable.
ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS)
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Description: The ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS) Advisory Group is charged to support ADEA Educational Pathways staff in reviewing and revising data elements, data manipulation, reports formats, information transmittal protocols, and the essential items related to the application service. Additionally, the Advisory Group serves as a liaison between dental school admissions officers, program directors, ADEA Educational Pathways staff to address various issues and concerns and to suggest improvements in the application process. Recommendation letters are required for all applicants except Deans and Program Directors. Request a letter as soon as possible from your Dean or Program Director—this step often takes the most time.
Who Is Eligible:
- Deans
- Faculty and staff
- Program directors
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have an active individual ADEA memberships.
- Program directors, program faculty or admissions personnel.
- Participates in ADEA PASS.
- Current dental residents and fellows who have completed the PASS application.
Time Commitment:
One in-person meeting day per year (occurring at the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition) plus periodic virtual meetings throughout the year.
Length of Service and Term Start Date:
- Three-year term starting in March 2026
- Students: One-year term starting in March 2026, renewable
ADEA Student Financial Assistance Advisory Committee (ADEA SFAAC)
Position Type: Appointment—requires ADEA Board of Directors approval at its January meeting.
Description: The ADEA Student Financial Assistance Advisory Committee (ADEA SFAAC) is an advisory committee to the ADEA BOD providing recommendations to ADEA with the development of resources and initiatives for providing the most current, relevant, and high quality information and resources available to ADEA member constituents, including deans, program directors, financial aid administrators, students, residents, fellows, dental school alumni and university administrators regarding student financial aid, student loan, and educational debt management related matters as they pertain to the effective administration of student financial aid, including campus-based, state and federal programs (including Title IV and Title VII), and the effective counseling provided to applicants, students and alumni regarding responsible borrowing and repayment.
Who Is Eligible:
- Admissions and financial aid officers
- Program directors
- Students, residents and fellows
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be affiliated with an ADEA Member Institution and have an active individual ADEA memberships.
- Currently enrolled students, residents and fellows who are able to serve a one-year term beginning in September.
- Individuals currently employed in a position where they are providing financial aid services to the dental student population.
- A representative of the academic, allied or advance dental education community engaged in the provision of financial aid.
Time Commitment:
- One meeting per year and two conference calls. The meeting format (in-person, virtual or hybrid) to be determined.
Length of Service and Term Start Date:
- Three-year term starting in March 2026
- Students: One-year term starting in September 2026