GPR Programs in NY

[autoclavemonkey]

I'm a D4 student applying to GPR programs this 2017 cycle. I am looking to apply somewhere Manhattan / Brooklyn area for family reasons and I was wondering if anyone had insights about programs here. I am interested in VA programs as most of them can provide ideal treatments including RCT and implants(these are my main areas of interests) without financial concerns.

Similar/past threads seem to be pretty old (newest one is 2013) so I was hoping to receive some insight. Thank you!

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[Bifenthrin]

Following this thread, also applying for 2017 in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

 

[mitchm2890]

Im in both of your shoe's. I visited programs in BK and other parts of NYC. I visited Kings county, kingsbrook, interfaith, lutheran, LIJ, brookdale, maimonides, st. charles, and mount sinai. From these i'd say that kingsbrook, interfaith, maimonides, and st. charles are on the slower paced side. The only thing with st. charles is that if you go there you need to live within 15 miles and meaning living in LI. The other programs seems faster paced and more challenging. I also heard good things about Methodist

 

[vicsin]

Hey guys I interviewed at and visited many NYC programs this year. Check out my thread for info and feel free to PM me if you have any questions :
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/gpr-in-nyc-some-info-to-share.1151614/

 

[madboardie]

Any info on gpr programs in upstate like buffalo or rochester?

 

[vicsin]

I heard Buffalo AEGD, Buffalo VA, and Rochester general are pretty good.

 

[setdoc7]

Hey guys I interviewed at and visited many NYC programs this year. Check out my thread for info and feel free to PM me if you have any questions :
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/gpr-in-nyc-some-info-to-share.1151614/

This thread is too vague. There is so much left out about each program, and the way they were evaluated is too simplistic. When visiting and looking at a program, here are some of the things I (IMHO) would look into:

Is the program IN the hospital, otherwise you are not getting the hospital experience
Is there adequate every day attending coverage?
Where are the residents from, diverse group means they are coming for the training, not the NYS license
What is the neighborhood like after dark, you will be there in the evening in the winter
Does the PD work with you, or always busy with other things
How much time is spent on rotation vs clinic (meaning is there enough chair space for everyone, or do they ship you off service)
If there are other residencies there, how collaborative are they
Is equipment modern or ancient (Cone beam for implants?)
Culture of the program
On call....in house or from home...what can you learn on call and from whom
Ancillary staff (assistants and front line)... are they there, happy, useful


I found the evaluations of neighborhoods, especially in Brooklyn to be less than ideal, as I am a native Brooklynite. Relook at the County and Wyckoff as far as what you feel is okay. And the little things like parking, food options for lunch/dinner in neighborhood, public transpo options all make the year that much easier.

 

[vicsin]

This thread is too vague. There is so much left out about each program, and the way they were evaluated is too simplistic. When visiting and looking at a program, here are some of the things I (IMHO) would look into:




I found the evaluations of neighborhoods, especially in Brooklyn to be less than ideal, as I am a native Brooklynite. Relook at the County and Wyckoff as far as what you feel is okay. And the little things like parking, food options for lunch/dinner in neighborhood, public transpo options all make the year that much easier.

I think I covered a lot of broad info that I could from the programs on my list especially in terms of what my classmates and I wanted to know most - i.e. types of procedures done, general info. I even updated with more info from my time interviewing. If anyone has other specific questions I'd be happy to answer if I can but the best way to answer individualized questions is simply visiting programs yourself 🙂. I agree with you that Kings County is a bad neighborhood (Crown Heights) and Wyckoff as well. Anyone can google that for themselves. However as a "Brooklynite" myself I know these programs are still a good choice because there are good surrounding neighborhoods to live in. Kings County is not a far walk off the 2 train and many nice areas are on that line within 30 minutes (Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn/DUMBO). Wyckoff is right outside the Dekalb stop on the L line which runs through Williamsburg, a neighborhood I love. My SO used to live a few stops from there in Bushwick and I still have a few friends there who like it so definitely would not write off these areas if you plan to use the subway as most New Yorkers do. I definitely urge anyone to do lots of research for themselves. You will certainly not learn all that you personally may need to know from a post on SDN.

 

[setdoc7]

I think I covered a lot of broad info that I could from the programs on my list especially in terms of what my classmates and I wanted to know most - i.e. types of procedures done, general info. I even updated with more info from my time interviewing. If anyone has other specific questions I'd be happy to answer if I can but the best way to answer individualized questions is simply visiting programs yourself 🙂. I agree with you that Kings County is a bad neighborhood (Crown Heights) and Wyckoff as well. Anyone can google that for themselves. However as a "Brooklynite" myself I know these programs are still a good choice because there are good surrounding neighborhoods to live in. Kings County is not a far walk off the 2 train and many nice areas are on that line within 30 minutes (Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn/DUMBO). Wyckoff is right outside the Dekalb stop on the L line which runs through Williamsburg, a neighborhood I love. My SO used to live a few stops from there in Bushwick and I still have a few friends there who like it so definitely would not write off these areas if you plan to use the subway as most New Yorkers do. I definitely urge anyone to do lots of research for themselves. You will certainly not learn all that you personally may need to know from a post on SDN.

L line will be in state of turmoil soon when the tunnel between Manhattan and Williamsburg is closed for Hurricaine Sandy repair, estimated from 18-36 months. Williamsburg is a fun spot but also one of the most expensive rents in the city now.
Bellevue program is actually the old Coler Goldwater program from Roosevelt Island that moved to Bellevue. The GPR's spend a great deal of their time at Gouvenor Hospital in the LES, which is actually an outpatient treatment center.

 

[autoclavemonkey]

Im in both of your shoe's. I visited programs in BK and other parts of NYC. I visited Kings county, kingsbrook, interfaith, lutheran, LIJ, brookdale, maimonides, st. charles, and mount sinai. From these i'd say that kingsbrook, interfaith, maimonides, and st. charles are on the slower paced side. The only thing with st. charles is that if you go there you need to live within 15 miles and meaning living in LI. The other programs seems faster paced and more challenging. I also heard good things about Methodist

Would you mind telling us what you thoughto f lutheran, brookdale, and mount sinai from your visit?

 

[autoclavemonkey]

Thank you, I am interviewing at Kings County next week. Very excited to check the program out.

 

[Bifenthrin]

Wyckoff GPR grad right here. If implants and RCT is what you want, don't apply to Wyckoff. Hell even if you just wanted to be by Williamsburg, I wouldn't do it - the proximity of a nice location doesn't fix a ****ty GPR that you'll be married to for a year. I don't know if Big Brother is watching these posts so I won't say when I left but just know it was extremely recent. Not a single happy resident when it came to attendings OR the dentistry. Chances are, you'll have done more dentistry during your last year in dental school than in a one year residency at Wyckoff. Kings County is great and Lincoln does a ton of implants (I hear they are like $200 a pop there). Check those out!

Based on the wording of this post I'm like 95% sure I know who you are.. /creepy

 

[DocumentSpeaksforItself]

I'm a D4 student applying to GPR programs this 2017 cycle. I am looking to apply somewhere Manhattan / Brooklyn area for family reasons and I was wondering if anyone had insights about programs here. I am interested in VA programs as most of them can provide ideal treatments including RCT and implants(these are my main areas of interests) without financial concerns.

Similar/past threads seem to be pretty old (newest one is 2013) so I was hoping to receive some insight. Thank you!

Be careful with the "on-call" aspect of some these GPRs. I know Winthrop tells applicants how great it is that they can take call from home, but they don't mention that you'll be on call for 6 days straight at a time. Yes, you will work in the clinic all day and yes, they will call you every night. Not sure how that is the equivalent to 24-hour in house call...

 

[nobeldds]

Thank you, I am interviewing at Kings County next week. Very excited to check the program out.

exciting! If I may, how did you receive the invitation for the interview, and how long ago did you submit your application.

 

[autoclavemonkey]

exciting! If I may, how did you receive the invitation for the interview, and how long ago did you submit your application.

The interview invite was sent by email. and I sent my application in mid July.