Hi everyone,
I'd love to hear some advice on choosing residency programs while keeping in mind their cost. Could someone who is a current resident share how they approached looking at the cost of programs when applying? I'd also love to hear a practicing orthodontist's perspective on how loan repayment is after you have worked for a while and have a better understanding of your salary and your ability to pay back your loans.
Between residency programs that vary drastically in their cost, some cost 90-100k/year and others are paid. Some are in the middle range. Are programs that are as much as 100k/year worth the investment if they are good programs? After graduating and practicing for a while, what is your advice on approaching this decision? I don't want to shy away from a good program because of cost if it's worth the investment so I'd love to hear a resident or practicing orthodontist's perspective or advice.
Thank you in advance.
I'd love to hear some advice on choosing residency programs while keeping in mind their cost. Could someone who is a current resident share how they approached looking at the cost of programs when applying? I'd also love to hear a practicing orthodontist's perspective on how loan repayment is after you have worked for a while and have a better understanding of your salary and your ability to pay back your loans.
Between residency programs that vary drastically in their cost, some cost 90-100k/year and others are paid. Some are in the middle range. Are programs that are as much as 100k/year worth the investment if they are good programs? After graduating and practicing for a while, what is your advice on approaching this decision? I don't want to shy away from a good program because of cost if it's worth the investment so I'd love to hear a resident or practicing orthodontist's perspective or advice.
Thank you in advance.
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