OMFS PGY1 transferring

[notgivingupp]

Hi everyone, I’m currently a PGY-1 resident and actively looking to transfer. If you know of any available openings, I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know.
Thank you!

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[ThirdMolarz]

We need a transfer portal like college hoops

 

[White_Sponge_Nevus]

"A 4-star recruit coming out of dental school, he really fell flat his intern year. Heavy call nights exposed holes in his work ethic and attention to detail. He feasted off of straightforward thirds, but really struggled with distoangulars and patients over 25 or who were obese. Grave concerns exist about his ability to develop skills to make a run into chief year with larger OR cases come tournament time. May not garner a lot of interest form the big conference programs"

 

[lOuDMoUTH]

I think this outlines a bigger problem in residency, other than a residents' lackluster work ethic. With the decrease in applications and (seemingly) increase in transfers, I think the old school mentality of 'tough it out' unfortunately won't continue to work for future generations. Say what you will, but either programs need to change how they treat residents and create a healthy work environment with a balanced scope.....or (worst case scenario) new gen dental students rapidly lose interest in OS and we continue to match subpar residents who can't handle the 'heat'.

It's a viscous cycle

 

[nade0016]

Such an interesting topic as there is such nuance in this. Work ethic is variable per resident, some have it, some develop it, some never get it, and some will lose it during residency. Do I think the work ethic is less, not really as I believe there is a shift with this generation on how they approach life and I think it is probably healthy and for the best. The problem that OMS programs run into is that they have a set way the program is run/managed for many years and are not set up to be flexible or change. So how do you get a program to change and it is possible? That to me is the question. All of us have heard the "when I was in residency..." statement. That mindset has to change and change starts at the top. Both organizationally and per program. There are some previously absolute dominant programs that are now seen as quite malignant and no change is happening because the faculty don't see a problem. But time will catch up with everyone.

We are beginning to see this change in the way the new CODA standards are written. They are now incorporating resident wellness requirements and work hour monitoring. These will continue to be added to the standards forcing programs to change. Whether they want to or not. I am hopeful this will also change culture over time. Nothing in education happens fast.

Learners/residents are changing as well, they expect a more work life balance. This comes with costs though, residency programs may need to increase training time to make sure that standards are being met. This is being discussed across medicine, surgery and OMS.

My two cents.

 

[Van Der Woude]

When I saw the categorical 4 year at the program I interned at snort cocaine in the resident room after it was ordered for a patient to reduce nasal bones, I knew the program had a leadership problem.

One of the residents at NOLA just got arrested 2 months before finishing for something similar.

Culture at so many OMFS programs needs improvement.

Leadership problems with OMFS is a common trope. I genuinely think you are better off finishing at that program. That's all these people in charge of programs respect. Once you are finished: never work for them. The other side of the tunnel is very bright. You don't owe anyone anything.

 

[notgivingupp]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I understand that staying is usually the best path, and I’ve been committed to making things work. However, despite my efforts, the environment has become increasingly challenging and has been affecting my ability to progress. Unfortunately, I can’t share too many details publicly, but I do feel it’s no longer a supportive learning situation.

I’m still looking—if you know of any open spots or have any information on how I can transfer or re-apply as the new cycle opens up, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!

 

[OSrez]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I understand that staying is usually the best path, and I’ve been committed to making things work. However, despite my efforts, the environment has become increasingly challenging and has been affecting my ability to progress. Unfortunately, I can’t share too many details publicly, but I do feel it’s no longer a supportive learning situation.

I’m still looking—if you know of any open spots or have any information on how I can transfer or re-apply as the new cycle opens up, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!

Might be worth considering re entering the match or reaching out to programs if they would invite you to interview for this upcoming cycle.