By the way, the AAP website is the American Academy of Periodontology (
www.perio.org) for the uninitiated. There is a list of all the grad perio programs and which ones offer externships with a contact name. Externships are a great way to get your foot in the door. You get a feel for the program and they get a feel for you. I've done two externships and been offered an interview at each. 2 for 2. Not bad odds.