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GPR versus AEGD
When considering whether to apply to a GPR or an AEGD,
establish what exactly you want to get out of the experience.
Traditionally, GPR programs are more hospital-based, focusing
on managing patients with complex medical histories and working
in a hospital setting, while AEGDs are clinic-based and provide a
more accurate representation of private practice. This generalization,
however, does not hold true for all programs: Some AEGD programs
have a hospital dentistry focus and have a broad experience with
medically complex patients and, likewise, some GPR programs are
heavily clinic-based.
Both programs are generally one year in length, but two-year
programs are available. It's important to have a vision of what you
want to achieve from the residency and align those goals with the
programs to which you choose to apply.
All three residency directors strongly suggest getting to know
each program by reaching out to current residents or the program
director, or visiting the site if feasible. What are the strengths and
weaknesses? Is the program hospital- or clinic-based? What type
of procedures are commonly done?
O'Connor suggests applicants ask current and recently graduated
residents if the program has met their expectations. Wong encourages
investigating which specialists will be available for teaching and
researching the faculty and director's interests in dentistry to get a
better idea of what the program will likely focus on. Malmstrom
says it's essential to fi nd a program whose curriculum will help you
fulfi ll your goals for future practice-for example, if you'd like to
do more endodontics or periodontics in your practice, look for a
program with a specialist who's available for mentorship. Apply
only to programs that will help you reach your goals!
Applying to a program
Applying to residency can be intimidating. Will class rank or
extracurricular activities affect your application? Can you enhance
your résumé to get noticed? Should you take the Advanced Dental
Admission Test (ADAT) to strengthen your application?
While aspects like class rank, community involvement,
leadership and participation in group activities play important
roles, every applicant should have specifi c reasons for why they
are passionate about each program and relay those reasons as
clearly as possible via personal statement and interview. All three
program directors agree that sincerity, preparedness and being able
to work with a team have more weight to them than the other
parts of an application.
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