The Fellowship Examination is a summative clinical and theoretical assessment set at an advanced level. The examination is designed to assess whether the candidate has the level of clinical maturity and expertise commensurate with that of a specialist dentist with a minimum of five (5) years specialist practice following the successful completion of a recognised postgraduate qualification, particularly in the areas of diagnosis, treatment planning and management.

Candidates are required to have a broad and deep theoretical knowledge with clinical application in all aspects of the Specialist Dental Practice.

Prior to applying for assessment of eligibility to present for the Fellowship Examination in Specialist Dental Practice (SDP), a specialist must have:

  • Attained the award of Membership in SDP in that Specialist Dental Practice discipline
  • Completed the requisite period for specialist practice

As part of the Assessment of Eligibility, candidates will be asked to submit a Clinical Logbook. Specific requirements can be found in the SDP Handbook.

Assessment of Specialists for Fellowship is conducted through an examination which includes submission of case reports and a viva voce examination.

To be eligible to enrol in the Fellowship Examination (SDP), you must first have your eligibility assessed.

To have your eligibility assessed for a Fellowship Examination (SDP), you will need to submit an FSDP01 – Assessment of Eligibility for Fellowship Examination.

If assessed as eligible, you will then be invited to submit a FSDP02 – Enrolment for Fellowship Examination for your chosen examination.

Please ensure you read the Handbook – Membership and Fellowship in SDP  before applying and contact RACDS if you have any questions at [email protected].

Please refer to the College Fees webpage

 

Fellowship Examination (SDP) FAQs

The College offers Fellowship in eight disciplines as listed:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Medicine
  • Orthodontics
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Special Needs Dentistry

To be eligible for the Fellowship examination candidates must satisfy completion of the following:

  • MRACDS(SDP)
  • At least five years of specialist/restricted experience in the relevant discipline

The cut-off date to submit an application for Assessment of Eligibility is 1 April. This leaves enough time for the College to make an assessment of your qualifications and experience.

The form you need to submit is the FSDP01 – Assessment of Eligibility to sit the Fellowship Examination in Specialist Dental Practice. The fees do change each year, so please refer to the College Fees.

As part of the Assessment of Eligibility to sit the Fellowship Examination form, you will be required to submit a CV and Clinical Logbook which details your specialist experience and achievements. See the SDP Handbook for specific requirements.

If your Assessment of Eligibility application if approved, you will be invited to enrol in the examination and submit case reports by 1 June. The FSDP02 – Enrolment for the Fellowship Examination form and fee applies.

The College Fellowship examinations are held annually in August. The location will be at the College offices in the Sydney CBD. It is likely you would be required to attend in person for 1 day.

Each candidate is responsible for covering the costs associated with travel, accommodation and other expenses incurred while attending Sydney for an examination. Attendance will be no more than 1 day and all other parts of the process can be completed online. The College will be happy to provide general advice on location, accommodation and transport.

A letter will be sent to candidates by email within a week of the exam.