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So there isn't much information about many GPR's in NY yet everyone has to do one. I figured a lot of people are trying to find anything they can on programs so I want to help and ask for others opinions. I have tried hard to research programs but I still have limited knowledge on most of them. I made a list of 7. I would love some more input on these programs. I will share what I know based on visiting a couple of the programs and talking to residents and directors.
Here is my list:
Methodist
Maimonedes
King County
Lutheran
Wyckoff
Mt. Sinai
Bellevue
1. Methodist: So I visited Methodist for a day and I really loved the program. Excellent location. The residents seemed happy. No one was rushed or stressed. Everyone had their own assistant. They all seemed to have a great experience in endo especially. They learned all aspects of dentistry including fixed, removeable, limited ortho, pedo, perio. Attendings were nice. Hours are great. The PGY2 residents place implants and get to be more selective of their cases. It seems a well rounded program and good clean environment. Definitely a top choice although very few PGY1s placed implants.
2. Maimonodes: Visited this one too. It seemed very laid back. The director was a really nice guy. Only 6 residents each have their own chair but no chairside assistant (only sometimes and they set up/clean/pour models) Residents seem to like their experience. Things were slow the day I came in but they can see tons of patients some days. They do rotary endo. I don't think they place many implants but the director said they were trying to reduce the price of implants which may help that out. Handful of fixed and removeable. They get good amount of OS and OS residents help with on call. On call schedule not bad. This is not a top program but definitely a good choice.
3. Kings County: This program I only know about from what friends have told me. It is a top notch program based on the opinions of most. Tons of implants. If you want to place implants apply here. The director told me 2 weeks in a resident has already placed implants. Even the shy will place close to 15. They work very very hard here. The hours don't seem bad though. They get experience in all though I have heard it is kind of geared towards oral surgery/implants more than anything else. They do prepare you for anything in dentistry people say. You come out confident and experienced. Competitive program. Tough program. But from what I hear seems worth it.
4. Lutheran: Visited here as well. I liked it. The only negative was the hours. Seemed a little crazy. I forget the specifics but some days you are there 8-7. They have curtains in cubicles which i did not like the look of. They have a lot of residents so on call is spread out. See a lot of trauma; jaw wiring, bleeding emergencies. The great thing is they get fast hands. They start you slow and work you up. You can request cases. Some people really love esthetic dentistry and got to do tons of crowns and veneers. You get what you put into this program. Seems like a good one to prepare for all dental procedures; lots of endo, fixed, OS. Not sure about implants- more likely in PGY2.
5. Wyckoff: Don't know much about them but there is a lot of spots and its close to my house so I applied. My dentist went here and he is great but honestly don't know much about the program. If anyone has info I would LOVE it.
6. Mt Sinai: Based on what friends say there is a lot of fixed done here; resident said he does it every other day at least. They have lots of didactic courses, hours 9-5, not bad. Great area of NYC. It is a good one to look into but I would like more info.
7. Bellevue: This one has a good reputation over the years. Good area. Prepares you well. Website had some excellent info claiming lots of implants as many as 500 were placed in a year. Lots of perio surgery; flaps, crown lengthening. They do at least 6 anterior and 6 molar endo cases. These all sound great but would love some first hand info on the program.
Other programs:
Brookdale: heard this is like a 5th year of dental school and to stay away.
Woodhull: heard good things lots of experience well rounded. but kind of like a workshop. long hours. little supervision.
Northshore LIJ: excellent program. implant placement is done here.
Lutheran AEGD: another excellent program involving implant placement.
Interfaith: has been really awful in the past with evil OMFS attendings but they left and the new director is improving the program. may be worth a visit.
That basically covers all I know. Hope this helps out someone. And hope someone can help me out with their knowledge 🙂.
Here is my list:
Methodist
Maimonedes
King County
Lutheran
Wyckoff
Mt. Sinai
Bellevue
1. Methodist: So I visited Methodist for a day and I really loved the program. Excellent location. The residents seemed happy. No one was rushed or stressed. Everyone had their own assistant. They all seemed to have a great experience in endo especially. They learned all aspects of dentistry including fixed, removeable, limited ortho, pedo, perio. Attendings were nice. Hours are great. The PGY2 residents place implants and get to be more selective of their cases. It seems a well rounded program and good clean environment. Definitely a top choice although very few PGY1s placed implants.
2. Maimonodes: Visited this one too. It seemed very laid back. The director was a really nice guy. Only 6 residents each have their own chair but no chairside assistant (only sometimes and they set up/clean/pour models) Residents seem to like their experience. Things were slow the day I came in but they can see tons of patients some days. They do rotary endo. I don't think they place many implants but the director said they were trying to reduce the price of implants which may help that out. Handful of fixed and removeable. They get good amount of OS and OS residents help with on call. On call schedule not bad. This is not a top program but definitely a good choice.
3. Kings County: This program I only know about from what friends have told me. It is a top notch program based on the opinions of most. Tons of implants. If you want to place implants apply here. The director told me 2 weeks in a resident has already placed implants. Even the shy will place close to 15. They work very very hard here. The hours don't seem bad though. They get experience in all though I have heard it is kind of geared towards oral surgery/implants more than anything else. They do prepare you for anything in dentistry people say. You come out confident and experienced. Competitive program. Tough program. But from what I hear seems worth it.
4. Lutheran: Visited here as well. I liked it. The only negative was the hours. Seemed a little crazy. I forget the specifics but some days you are there 8-7. They have curtains in cubicles which i did not like the look of. They have a lot of residents so on call is spread out. See a lot of trauma; jaw wiring, bleeding emergencies. The great thing is they get fast hands. They start you slow and work you up. You can request cases. Some people really love esthetic dentistry and got to do tons of crowns and veneers. You get what you put into this program. Seems like a good one to prepare for all dental procedures; lots of endo, fixed, OS. Not sure about implants- more likely in PGY2.
5. Wyckoff: Don't know much about them but there is a lot of spots and its close to my house so I applied. My dentist went here and he is great but honestly don't know much about the program. If anyone has info I would LOVE it.
6. Mt Sinai: Based on what friends say there is a lot of fixed done here; resident said he does it every other day at least. They have lots of didactic courses, hours 9-5, not bad. Great area of NYC. It is a good one to look into but I would like more info.
7. Bellevue: This one has a good reputation over the years. Good area. Prepares you well. Website had some excellent info claiming lots of implants as many as 500 were placed in a year. Lots of perio surgery; flaps, crown lengthening. They do at least 6 anterior and 6 molar endo cases. These all sound great but would love some first hand info on the program.
Other programs:
Brookdale: heard this is like a 5th year of dental school and to stay away.
Woodhull: heard good things lots of experience well rounded. but kind of like a workshop. long hours. little supervision.
Northshore LIJ: excellent program. implant placement is done here.
Lutheran AEGD: another excellent program involving implant placement.
Interfaith: has been really awful in the past with evil OMFS attendings but they left and the new director is improving the program. may be worth a visit.
That basically covers all I know. Hope this helps out someone. And hope someone can help me out with their knowledge 🙂.
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