Is research experience necessary for getting into residency?

[planisphere]

Hello, I'm a fresh D1 who is either interested in general practice, or if gratefully given a chance to specialize, ortho (only interested specialty).
I did well in first semester, and of course there's no guarantee it will stay like that, but I just want to continue doing my best each day to keep more options open later.

I read somewhere that I have to 1) own a private practice at some point in life, or 2) at least specialize if I want to make descent income. However, I know nothing about business, and definitely not a people person, so I think latter is more comfortable option for me.

Is research experience needed for most ortho programs?

Thank you all in advance...

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[DMD12345]

Ortho is the biggest people person specialty

 

[FutureDent020]

Owning a general practice or specializing in ortho are two vastly different paths. You need to consider a lot of other things rather than research at this point. But sure, research doesn’t hurt.

 

[LeagueofLigTies]

Hello, I'm a fresh D1 who is either interested in general practice, or if gratefully given a chance to specialize, ortho (only interested specialty).
I did well in first semester, and of course there's no guarantee it will stay like that, but I just want to continue doing my best each day to keep more options open later.

I read somewhere that I have to 1) own a private practice at some point in life, or 2) at least specialize if I want to make descent income. However, I know nothing about business, and definitely not a people person, so I think latter is more comfortable option for me.

Is research experience needed for most ortho programs?

Thank you all in advance...

I wouldn’t consider specializing purely to make a higher income. If you don’t truly enjoy the specialty you’re going into you’ll be miserable

 

[Pablo Sanchez]

You’re still very early in school. I’d recommend being proactive in exploring the different areas of dentistry. Don’t rule out all specialties. I didn’t even know what some of the specialties even were until later on in school. Research definitely helps in terms of matching! Never hurts!

You don’t have to specialize or own to make a decent income. While on average, specialists and owners make more than associates, you can make very good money as a GP associate. I know from experience.

Keep working hard. Sounds like you’re doing well! Good luck!

 

[planisphere]

Thank you all for your advices.

 

[Lemillion]

Hello, I'm a fresh D1 who is either interested in general practice, or if gratefully given a chance to specialize, ortho (only interested specialty).
I did well in first semester, and of course there's no guarantee it will stay like that, but I just want to continue doing my best each day to keep more options open later.

I read somewhere that I have to 1) own a private practice at some point in life, or 2) at least specialize if I want to make descent income. However, I know nothing about business, and definitely not a people person, so I think latter is more comfortable option for me.

Is research experience needed for most ortho programs?

Thank you all in advance...

having prior research experience isn’t required but highly recommended if applying to ortho. Some reasons would be that most ortho programs are on a masters track and require a thesis/research project to graduate. Having background and even being published helps with showing you have experience in research method. Another reason is that literature review is an integral part of residency. Reading, analyzing and discussing the article’s validity and methodology are part of the seminar reviews for us. Hope that helps!