How does one residency over another make a big difference?

[dontbescared]

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Hi all, hope everyone is doing well,

Currently to wrapping up D2 year.... Just had a random question thats been bothering me, and was wondering if anyone has some opinions/answers they can share.

As an NY resident if I choose not to pursue a speciality, I will have to complete a 1 year residency before I can start working in NY. D4 students have matched into their specialities/residencies etc by now, and I was wondering if a person is only doing a 1 yr residency as part of the requirement, does it make a big difference where you go?

I know people doing their 1 year residency here at a local NYC hospital, and another other doing it at an Ivy league school. What are some advantages do you guys believe there are to this, down the road? I assume connections etc, but curious if anyone else has some input on this.

Thanks all

 

[Vicviper]

Every AEGD and GPR is very different. Sometimes you'll get the best experience going somewhere lesser known vs what you might get at a dental school run program. What you're really looking for is a program to compliment the areas you need / want to improve in. NYU / Langone is the largest provider of dental residencies, most based out of health centers, and each one is entirely different, with different strengths and weaknesses. The program I run may be very different than the next NYU/L program an hour south of me. So you really need to explore what is out there, and see what is a good match for you. Also, remember that you can do a program anywhere in the country, it doesn't have to be New York, heck, there's some nice programs in Hawaii. haha

 

[shendo]

Every AEGD and GPR is very different. Sometimes you'll get the best experience going somewhere lesser known vs what you might get at a dental school run program. What you're really looking for is a program to compliment the areas you need / want to improve in. NYU / Langone is the largest provider of dental residencies, most based out of health centers, and each one is entirely different, with different strengths and weaknesses. The program I run may be very different than the next NYU/L program an hour south of me. So you really need to explore what is out there, and see what is a good match for you. Also, remember that you can do a program anywhere in the country, it doesn't have to be New York, heck, there's some nice programs in Hawaii. haha

Definitely agree with what Vicviper mentioned. Every program has its strengths and weaknesses so you need to know what you are looking for in a program before applying. For example VA programs are usually very strong in terms of prosth/OS/endo, but if you are interested in getting pedo experience, then VA programs will not give you that experience. Also, if you are someone who wants to learn how to place implants, not all programs will give you that type of experience.

 

[setdoc7]

First: You only need the 1 year of residency if you want to practice in NYS immediately. You can take a board exam and practice elsewhere right away. You can return to NYS after 5 years of practice and get a license.
Second: I ask the applicants to my program this question all the time... why go to a rigorous program when you can spend a year at an easy program and not work too hard? Wasn't dental school tough enough? Maybe you need a little break. The certificate from the easy program will get you the same NYS license as the certificate from the tough on.

During D3 visit some programs and make your mind up for yourself.

 

[wannagiveup]

First: You only need the 1 year of residency if you want to practice in NYS immediately. You can take a board exam and practice elsewhere right away. You can return to NYS after 5 years of practice and get a license.

Just FYI for anyone reading this, it's now two years of full-time practice, not five.

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