anybody applying for dds/phd programs or am i the only one?
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The joint PhD program is a career path that requires more school and generally results in a lower paying position. Hmmm... more school, less money. Not a hugely popular option.
Still, I respect those of you who have the passion to pursue something like that. In fact, I'm putting you on Supe's Official List of Good People as of this evening. Congratulations. 🙂
Still, I respect those of you who have the passion to pursue something like that. In fact, I'm putting you on Supe's Official List of Good People as of this evening. Congratulations. 🙂
Which programs are you applying to? There was word a few years ago of making ALL the programs credited for tuition reimbursement: you obtain the DDS/PhD, and you pay $0 tuition.
Quite the opposite. At many schools the applicants for DDS/PhD are compared against each other, not against the applicants for the DDS program.
Having said that, there are relatively few spots open for DDS/PhD applicants, but still your odds are better. For example, if a dental school has an incoming class of 85, they might reserve 4 of those spots for DDS/PhD students. Your application would be compared ONLY against the students who are applying to the dual degree program.
In my hypothetical situation, there might only be 5 or 6 students vying for those 4 spots.
Some schools will cover your entire tuition if you agree to do a certain kind of research, or remain on their staff after school. DSTP (Dental Scientist Training Programs) are so uncommon these days that it is nice to see people with interest in them.
Having said that, there are relatively few spots open for DDS/PhD applicants, but still your odds are better. For example, if a dental school has an incoming class of 85, they might reserve 4 of those spots for DDS/PhD students. Your application would be compared ONLY against the students who are applying to the dual degree program.
In my hypothetical situation, there might only be 5 or 6 students vying for those 4 spots.
Some schools will cover your entire tuition if you agree to do a certain kind of research, or remain on their staff after school. DSTP (Dental Scientist Training Programs) are so uncommon these days that it is nice to see people with interest in them.
I would like to apply to DDS/PhD program as well.
Where do you find we could file for just that program?
For so many schools, we need to get into DDS program and submit another application/letter to apply for DDS/PhD.
Pls let me know the schools that you are applying.
Where do you find we could file for just that program?
For so many schools, we need to get into DDS program and submit another application/letter to apply for DDS/PhD.
Pls let me know the schools that you are applying.
You can find DDS/PhD program at schools like ucsf, ucla, etc (schools with strong research). The program at ucsf is fully funded.
This year, at ucsf, after 80 students are accepted to the DDS program, admissions reccomended 10 students for applying to DDS/PhD. Of those ten, they will have to do another round of application, take the GRE, and only 2 will get accepted.
Last year, nobody at ucsf even got accepted. The whole school now probably has 4 of those diamond students altogether. It's a TOUGH, VERY TOUGH program. You are guided each step through out 8 years to successfully complete two degrees. And you have to start your PhD track after your third year.
This year, at ucsf, after 80 students are accepted to the DDS program, admissions reccomended 10 students for applying to DDS/PhD. Of those ten, they will have to do another round of application, take the GRE, and only 2 will get accepted.
Last year, nobody at ucsf even got accepted. The whole school now probably has 4 of those diamond students altogether. It's a TOUGH, VERY TOUGH program. You are guided each step through out 8 years to successfully complete two degrees. And you have to start your PhD track after your third year.
You might be interested in the Academic Dental Careers Network portion of the ADEA website.
It is a new portion and has some information about academic dentistry, job openings, and what dental schools are doing about faculty/research shortages.
You can find it at: https://www2.adea.org/adcn/
It is a new portion and has some information about academic dentistry, job openings, and what dental schools are doing about faculty/research shortages.
You can find it at: https://www2.adea.org/adcn/
Thx ItsGavinC
No wonder y.
The graduate program at UCSF is one of the toughest to get into and they probably consider dental student along with the hard core graduate and medical students.
I do see the point that faculty numbers are dropping. But what kind of research do dentists do from your schools? (I have very little connection with a dental research lab, although I have sufficient research and dental experience)
No wonder y.
The graduate program at UCSF is one of the toughest to get into and they probably consider dental student along with the hard core graduate and medical students.
I do see the point that faculty numbers are dropping. But what kind of research do dentists do from your schools? (I have very little connection with a dental research lab, although I have sufficient research and dental experience)
