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Education Programs

These programs support periodontal education beyond direct research and clinical awards, helping build the next generation of periodontal educators and clinician-scientists.

Annual Meeting Scholarships

A variable number of $500 scholarships are awarded each year to residents and recent graduates attending the AAP Annual Meeting.

Charles W. Finley Visiting Scholar Education Grants

Up to five $2,000 grants are awarded annually to accredited U.S. periodontal programs to support visiting scholars who provide educational programming for residents, faculty, and the broader dental community.

Institute for Teaching and Learning Fellowships

Up to five fellowships are awarded annually to help periodontists strengthen their teaching skills and prepare for roles in dental education at the AAL’s Institute for Teaching and Learning, held each year in August.

McGuire Program for Clinician Scientists

The McGuire Program for Clinician Scientists provides introductory training and mentorship for established periodontal private practicioners interested in establishing high-level research programs in their clinics.