Age issue

[luvnluc]

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I am 35 yrs old( will be 36 in month or so) and wish to apply for perio residency..is age an issue for acceptance? i feel i m way too old to get back to school again...bin away for more than 10yrs now..

 

[Sublimazing]

I am 35 yrs old( will be 36 in month or so) and wish to apply for perio residency..is age an issue for acceptance? i feel i m way too old to get back to school again...bin away for more than 10yrs now..

Some programs like people fresh out of school bc they're still in study mode, have current knowledge bases, don't have bad habits, and often have more time to commit to ap program

Some programs like people with a little more experience who don't need to be taught te basics, who can see more than 2 patients in a day without having a mental breakdown, who can help teach their co residents, and who is mature

Youll have to look around for programs that prefer the latter, and they are out there.

 

[bikedoc]

Some programs like people fresh out of school bc they're still in study mode, have current knowledge bases, don't have bad habits, and often have more time to commit to ap program

Some programs like people with a little more experience who don't need to be taught te basics, who can see more than 2 patients in a day without having a mental breakdown, who can help teach their co residents, and who is mature

Youll have to look around for programs that prefer the latter, and they are out there.

I think this last quote is true. To add to it, it seems like programs like a mix of resident's fresh from dental school as well as people going back for training.

 

[luvnluc]

I think this last quote is true. To add to it, it seems like programs like a mix of resident's fresh from dental school as well as people going back for training.

thanks both of u..its heartening to know that they at least look at the oldies rather than dismissing them of hand...if i were a program director i wld surely choose young blood...but thank god i m not one🙂

 

[Newgoalsdentdoc]

Just wanted to chime in. First, 35 is NOT old. You are what you think, remember that. I am a 46 year old female dentist and I don't consider myself to be old by any means (smile). IF Perio is what you desire to do, go for it. I was one of the youngest people in my dental graduating class years ago. I remember I had folks who started with me who were in their late 40's and early 50's and decided after practicing law and doing other things that they wanted to earn a degree in dentistry and they did just that. After dental school, some faculty members where I attended school actually were accepted into specialty residencies and were prime picks. I also had classmates who waited a few years after dental school and were actually accepted into Ortho programs, etc., after taking time off to marry, have children, etc.
I am actually in the process of starting a new job on July 2 at a hospital where I will practice dentistry and teach residents. Let me say this, some residencies do prefer students right out of dental school, but a lot of them love applicants with a lof of experience. I was considering a fellowhip recently and some other programs and as soon as I sent in my resume, my phone was immediately ringing and emails were popping up with invitations to interview and visit sites immediately. Just wanted to share. Please don't ever feel that your age is a disadvantage. Again, if it's Perio you want, go get it. There are alot of great programs out there.

 

[luvnluc]

Just wanted to chime in. First, 35 is NOT old. You are what you think, remember that. I am a 46 year old female dentist and I don't consider myself to be old by any means (smile). IF Perio is what you desire to do, go for it. I was one of the youngest people in my dental graduating class years ago. I remember I had folks who started with me who were in their late 40's and early 50's and decided after practicing law and doing other things that they wanted to earn a degree in dentistry and they did just that. After dental school, some faculty members where I attended school actually were accepted into specialty residencies and were prime picks. I also had classmates who waited a few years after dental school and were actually accepted into Ortho programs, etc., after taking time off to marry, have children, etc.
I am actually in the process of starting a new job on July 2 at a hospital where I will practice dentistry and teach residents. Let me say this, some residencies do prefer students right out of dental school, but a lot of them love applicants with a lof of experience. I was considering a fellowhip recently and some other programs and as soon as I sent in my resume, my phone was immediately ringing and emails were popping up with invitations to interview and visit sites immediately. Just wanted to share. Please don't ever feel that your age is a disadvantage. Again, if it's Perio you want, go get it. There are alot of great programs out there.

thanks for the detail advice. i am a foreign trained dentist and the country where i come from u are usually supposed to study whatever by 25 , get married by 28 and have kids by 30 and they better be two, not one. SO going back to school after u are so well "settled" is sacrilege. its a cultural difference n it will take a while for me to get used to the idea that its ok to get beck to school in late thirties..and it really does t matter to start afresh in forties...but when u are brought up with a particular mind set it requires a lot of conscious effort to undo that thought process. luckily for me, program directors don't think on our lines! i ve a decent resume, so i think i m competitive enough to get in...once i get the damn age thing off my head.

 

[Marwa Ali]

Just wanted to chime in. First, 35 is NOT old. You are what you think, remember that. I am a 46 year old female dentist and I don't consider myself to be old by any means (smile). IF Perio is what you desire to do, go for it. I was one of the youngest people in my dental graduating class years ago. I remember I had folks who started with me who were in their late 40's and early 50's and decided after practicing law and doing other things that they wanted to earn a degree in dentistry and they did just that. After dental school, some faculty members where I attended school actually were accepted into specialty residencies and were prime picks. I also had classmates who waited a few years after dental school and were actually accepted into Ortho programs, etc., after taking time off to marry, have children, etc.
I am actually in the process of starting a new job on July 2 at a hospital where I will practice dentistry and teach residents. Let me say this, some residencies do prefer students right out of dental school, but a lot of them love applicants with a lof of experience. I was considering a fellowhip recently and some other programs and as soon as I sent in my resume, my phone was immediately ringing and emails were popping up with invitations to interview and visit sites immediately. Just wanted to share. Please don't ever feel that your age is a disadvantage. Again, if it's Perio you want, go get it. There are alot of great programs out there.

Thank you for what you said here . It gives so much hope .