Characteristics of applicants to postdoctoral dental education programs

The goal of this study was to identify the factors and program characteristics that influenced the program ranking decisions of applicants to pediatric dentistry residency programs. A questionnaire was sent to the first-year resident class in 2005 with a response rate of 69.2 percent (n=260). Approximately 55 percent were female (104/180) and 61 percent were non-Hispanic white (110/180). The respondents reported that they applied to an average of nine programs, of which five were ranked. Most applicants were interested in a program that had a hospital component with a duration of two years. A program's ability to prepare the resident for an academic career was a minimal influence for 48.6 percent (87/179), and 57.5 percent (103/179) were not interested in a master's or Ph.D. degree. Factors associated with program ranking included modern clinical facilities, high ratio of dental assistants and faculty to residents, availability of assistants for sedation and general anesthesia cases, availability of a salary or stipend, and amount of clinical experience. Important non-clinical factors included hospitality during the interview, geographic location, and perceived reputation of the program. Opportunity to speak with the current residents in private, observing the interaction between residents and faculty, and touring the facilities were also highly considered. These findings may help program directors tailor their interviews and programs to suit the needs of applicants.

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Factors Influencing Candidates’ Choice of a Pediatric Dental Residency Program

Fonseca

Pollock

Majewski

et al. 2007

Journal of Dental Education

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Paediatric dentistry in the United States: there is a long way to go

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Int J Paed Dentistry

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Characteristics of applicants to postdoctoral dental education programs

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Factors Influencing Candidates’ Choice of a Pediatric Dental Residency Program

Factors Influencing Candidates’ Choice of a Pediatric Dental Residency Program

Paediatric dentistry in the United States: there is a long way to go

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