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Does anyone have any information on how the GPR program in Las Vegas is or know of anyone that is in that program right now? Thanks!
Las Vegas GPR
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But seriously, I want a solid GPR, does anyone know anything about it?- Joined
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I have ZERO information about this program, but a lead prosthodontist at my school keeps on pushing me to apply there. According to him, it's a pretty solid program. I'm only interested in east coast programs, otherwise I may have considered checking them out.
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It's a very strong GPR program where you will get to do a little of everything. They place and restore a lot of implants, advanced endo, perio surgery, advanced prosth cases, IV sedation, hospital dentistry, full and limited mouth ortho cases, lots of oral surgery (including implacted 3rds). The clinic itself is state of the art, but they are planning on moving over to a new building across the street next to the UNLV dental school. I'm not sure what effect, if any, this will have on the program, but it's something to be aware of. Overall the program is a good GPR/AEGD mix. I say that because you do some, not a ton (maybe 6-10 O.R. cases), hospital dentistry and you have to be on call about once a month. But you also get the private practice feel and high volume of cases like you would get in an AEGD.
Here's a link to the program's website for more info:
http://www.medicine.nevada.edu/residency/lasvegas/dental/
Here's a link to the program's website for more info:
http://www.medicine.nevada.edu/residency/lasvegas/dental/
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A fair warning:
If you get an interview at the Vegas GPR, know your stuff before you show up. This includes knowing the phases of amalgam as well as every element used in amalgam, the positives and negatives of posterior amalgam vs. composite, Arcon vs. non-arcon articulators, empirical vs. case based dentistry, and much more. These were questions they asked at the interview, seriously. No "what do you do for fun?" or "what is your favorite aspect of dentistry" gimme questions. And it's a group interview (three docs interview you in a darkly lit room). I'm sure you'll learn a ton while you're there, but the attendings seem slightly elitist and a bit hardcore.
If you get an interview at the Vegas GPR, know your stuff before you show up. This includes knowing the phases of amalgam as well as every element used in amalgam, the positives and negatives of posterior amalgam vs. composite, Arcon vs. non-arcon articulators, empirical vs. case based dentistry, and much more. These were questions they asked at the interview, seriously. No "what do you do for fun?" or "what is your favorite aspect of dentistry" gimme questions. And it's a group interview (three docs interview you in a darkly lit room). I'm sure you'll learn a ton while you're there, but the attendings seem slightly elitist and a bit hardcore.
