***AEGD/GPR Recommendations/Experiences?***

[_ToothBeTold_]

I know there are many posts about this topic but programs change every year. Does anyone have any experiences with any of the following programs (i.e. you attended or interviewed there)?

AEGD - San Antonio, TX (UT Health)
AEGD - Augusta, GA
AEGD - VA Orlando, FL
GPR - VA Philidelphia, PA
GPR - Albert Einstein Medical Center, PA
AEGD - VA Med Ctr Birmingham, Alabama
GPR - VA Med Ctr Gainesville, FL
GPR - Palmetto, SC
GPR - VA Boston Healthcare, MA
GPR - VA Med Ctr - Washington, DC
AEGD - MUSC, SC
AEGD - UB, NY


If you have any recommendations on programs I have not listed, please feel free to include them. I'm mainly trying to stay on the East Coast but I am open minded. I GREATLY appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond.

Thank you! 🙂

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[PreDent2015]

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Hi everyone! I hope you all are staying safe and sane during these unprecedented times... I'm a current D3 who is in the midst of researching AEGD/GPR programs to apply for this summer, and unfortunately COVID has ruined the ability to visit any of these programs prior to applying🙁

I know there are many posts about this topic but programs change every year. Does anyone have any experiences with any of the following programs (i.e. you attended or interviewed there)?

AEGD - San Antonio, TX (UT Health)
AEGD - Augusta, GA
AEGD - VA Orlando, FL
GPR - VA Philidelphia, PA
GPR - Albert Einstein Medical Center, PA
AEGD - VA Med Ctr Birmingham, Alabama
GPR - VA Med Ctr Gainesville, FL
GPR - Palmetto, SC
GPR - VA Boston Healthcare, MA
GPR - VA Med Ctr - Washington, DC

***SPECIFIC THINGS I'D LIKE TO KNOW***
- What was the assistant/resident ratio? Are you always guaranteed an assistant for procedures?
- Your impression of the city and location? Safe environment? Activities? Cost of living?
- Weaknesses in the program? Strengths?
- Does this program allow you to gain experience placing implants, or just restore them?
- How are the attendings/program directors?
- Specialists - are they visiting or are they always available?
- How's the resident dynamic? Social? Friends? Team environment or Every Musketeer for his/herself?
- *Is there a call schedule? How often?
- Courses: Mandatory CE? Exams? Research?


If you have any recommendations on programs I have not listed, please feel free to include them. I'm mainly trying to stay on the East Coast but I am open minded. I GREATLY appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond.

Thank you! 🙂

Where are you in dental school? Whats your rank/gpa Are you competitive for VA programs?

 

[P7898]

W

Where are you in dental school? Whats your rank/gpa Are you competitive for VA programs?

Yes pre-dent. He or she his competitive.... lol. Congrats!

 

[Dental1122]

W

Where are you in dental school? Whats your rank/gpa Are you competitive for VA programs?

Are VA programs more competitive?

 

[goonsquad]

Hi everyone! I hope you all are staying safe and sane during these unprecedented times... I'm a current D3 who is in the midst of researching AEGD/GPR programs to apply for this summer, and unfortunately COVID has ruined the ability to visit any of these programs prior to applying🙁

I know there are many posts about this topic but programs change every year. Does anyone have any experiences with any of the following programs (i.e. you attended or interviewed there)?

AEGD - San Antonio, TX (UT Health)
AEGD - Augusta, GA
AEGD - VA Orlando, FL
GPR - VA Philidelphia, PA
GPR - Albert Einstein Medical Center, PA
AEGD - VA Med Ctr Birmingham, Alabama
GPR - VA Med Ctr Gainesville, FL
GPR - Palmetto, SC
GPR - VA Boston Healthcare, MA
GPR - VA Med Ctr - Washington, DC

***SPECIFIC THINGS I'D LIKE TO KNOW***
- What was the assistant/resident ratio? Are you always guaranteed an assistant for procedures?
- Your impression of the city and location? Safe environment? Activities? Cost of living?
- Weaknesses in the program? Strengths?
- Does this program allow you to gain experience placing implants, or just restore them?
- How are the attendings/program directors?
- Specialists - are they visiting or are they always available?
- How's the resident dynamic? Social? Friends? Team environment or Every Musketeer for his/herself?
- *Is there a call schedule? How often?
- Courses: Mandatory CE? Exams? Research?


If you have any recommendations on programs I have not listed, please feel free to include them. I'm mainly trying to stay on the East Coast but I am open minded. I GREATLY appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond.

Thank you! 🙂

Look into UF St. Pete. Great program with plenty of experience with surgery/implants/endo/pros and you get A LOT of exposure to Dawson.

 

[_ToothBeTold_]

Bump

 

[gunner4ever]

What class rank do you generally need for good VA programs? Also I'm curious, what do you know about the MUSC AEGD to make it to your list?

 

[socal6]

Bump

 

[deleted923283]

Heard excellent reviews from classmate about the Portland VA and Salt Lake City VA

 

[Paringa_clouds]

Heard excellent reviews from classmate about the Portland VA and Salt Lake City VA

What are some things your classmates have said about the Portland VA?