GPR programs (Chicago, Boston, DC)???

[asherman]

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I've been making a laundry list of some programs that I am applying to and would love some feedback from anyone who has applied to, interviewed at, or even attended. I'm looking for a program that has a strong clinical base where i will be exposed to advanced general dentistry as well as advanced medicine. Any help at all to specifics outside dentistry as well such as site locations and other important information is greatly appreciated. Here are some of the programs. Please reply if you know anything at all. Thank you so much for your help.

-Evanston Hospital (IL)
-Illinois Masonic Medical Center (IL)
-Loyola University Medical Center (IL)
-Northwestern Memorial Hospital (IL)
-Brigham & Women's Hospital (MA)
-Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard School of Dental Medicine (MA)
-Tufts University (MA)
-Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, DC (DC)
-St. Elizabeth's Hospital (DC)

 

[NileBDS]

Advanced general dentistry and medicine is the backbone of pretty much any GPR. They differ however, in their concentration (implants, endo, trauma, ...). Can you be a bit more specific about what you are looking for ?

I'm one of the new Harvard GPR residents. I can speak to specifics of my program (Cambridge Health Alliance) and maybe the Brigham And Women's.

I've been making a laundry list of some programs that I am applying to and would love some feedback from anyone who has applied to, interviewed at, or even attended. I'm looking for a program that has a strong clinical base where i will be exposed to advanced general dentistry as well as advanced medicine. Any help at all to specifics outside dentistry as well such as site locations and other important information is greatly appreciated. Here are some of the programs. Please reply if you know anything at all. Thank you so much for your help.

-Evanston Hospital (IL)
-Illinois Masonic Medical Center (IL)
-Loyola University Medical Center (IL)
-Northwestern Memorial Hospital (IL)
-Brigham & Women's Hospital (MA)
-Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard School of Dental Medicine (MA)
-Tufts University (MA)
-Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, DC (DC)
-St. Elizabeth's Hospital (DC)

 

[asherman]

I honestly want a well rounded program. I'm interested in ultimately gaining experience in advanced general dentistry/prostho similar to what an AEGD program offers while still having a medical background. A secondary focus that is important to me is becoming proficient with dental extractions/simple oral surgery cases and endo work. Ultimately I forsee myself as general practitioner but I want to refine my skills with the procedures that aren't stressed in dental scool (extractions and endodontics).
I've heard several mention programs to avoid such as the jesse brown va in chicago and I'd love for anybody to steer me clear of such programs if you've heard absolute negatives from those that I listed above. Any pros or cons that anybody has heard or experience directly is greatly appreciated.

 

[NileBDS]

Based on what you said, I would go with a VA residency for sure. Check out UNC Chapel Hill (strong OS and good endo + VA rotation). It was #2 on my list.
Also, the D.C. VA has a pretty solid endo component (from what I heard a year or so ago).

Another big plus for VA programs in your situation is that you will be treating (for the most part) an aging population, with complex medical needs and laundry drug lists.

I'm not sure I would steer you away from any program on your list in particular. Atleast, not until you get to talk/e-mail the current residents and see what they think.

I honestly want a well rounded program. I'm interested in ultimately gaining experience in advanced general dentistry/prostho similar to what an AEGD program offers while still having a medical background. A secondary focus that is important to me is becoming proficient with dental extractions/simple oral surgery cases and endo work. Ultimately I forsee myself as general practitioner but I want to refine my skills with the procedures that aren't stressed in dental scool (extractions and endodontics).
I've heard several mention programs to avoid such as the jesse brown va in chicago and I'd love for anybody to steer me clear of such programs if you've heard absolute negatives from those that I listed above. Any pros or cons that anybody has heard or experience directly is greatly appreciated.

 

[ortholee]

I am a ftd .
While I was searching GPR program I realized most program was just for the people who has citizenship.
Does anybody know any program open to foreigner?
Please give me some information!
Thanks!

 

[Merrilldent]

I am a former GP resident of Jesse Brown and my experiences were very positive. It helped me become proficient in oral surgery, and fixed and removable prosthodontics. I also had good experiences in endodontics. Residents also get excellent experiences with implant therapy. My experiences at Jesse Brown helped me greatly when I started to work in the private sector after completion of the program.

 

[Romas]

Advanced general dentistry and medicine is the backbone of pretty much any GPR. They differ however, in their concentration (implants, endo, trauma, ...). Can you be a bit more specific about what you are looking for ?

I'm one of the new Harvard GPR residents. I can speak to specifics of my program (Cambridge Health Alliance) and maybe the Brigham And Women's.

Hi NileBDS,

I realize it's been a while since you were in the Cambridge Program, but I was wondering what your take on it is now that you're done? Did you get a good amount of hands-on clinical experience/was it worth it? How was the on call schedule? Also, if you could give a rough idea of your stats, that would be helpful as I'm kindof hesitant about applying with a 87 Part I score (even though I think I have many other strengths), since it is Harvard and all. Thanks!