How to join Research before residency application

[aaworks2]

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How to join Research before residency application? I'm planning on applying to ortho residency, and have been practicing for a few years; would love to find opportunities of research, if anyone could point me to the right directions (if I live pretty far away from dental schools)? Thank you so much!
Alicia

 

[fh2027]

Try attending your State Orthodontic Association's events. There will surely be orthodontists involved with research or know people who are and can guide you in the right direction. Virtual research is always an option. Alternatively, you could also try cold emailing orthodontists that are involved in research or connect on Linkedin.

 

[aaworks2]

Thank you... Would those Orthodontic Associations reject a GP attending their events? I thought they are pretty territorial in membership...

 

[fh2027]

Thank you... Would those Orthodontic Associations reject a GP attending their events? I thought they are pretty territorial in membership...

could be a good idea to chat with orthodontists you refer to, maybe they can help out. You may just have to pay the non-member fee to join the events.

 

[aaworks2]

Good idea - Thank you guys! - I guess the last resort is attending a tuition-based internship, which would suck, when ortho isn't exactly a great field with nice opportunities any more... Just adding to the debt (which isn't a good thing). I just don't know anything else I enjoy working on; otherwise I wouldn't do this any more 🤣🤣🤣 (Sorry about the rant)