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That is why the ADAT was introduced.
Usually compared with ADAT or in the case of OMFS with the CBSE.
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so you wouldn't think there's a disadvantage to either when looking at residencies?
I would say that school name would probably have some weight on your application as well?
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School name has almost no impact on residency applicant selection. This can be seen in the two surveys of orthodontics and endodontics below. The two most important factors to program directors were interview ratings and dental school class rank.
Applicant selection procedures in endodontic specialty programs in the United States: program director's perspective. - PubMed - NCBI
Applicant selection procedures for orthodontic specialty programs in the United States: survey of program directors. - PubMed - NCBI
I'd vote for class rank trumping all.
In the near future, ADAT will probably become a factor as well.
Then meaningful letters of Recommendation.
If all of the above check out, then you land the interview, where you get the chance to "wow 'em".
In the near future, ADAT will probably become a factor as well.
Then meaningful letters of Recommendation.
If all of the above check out, then you land the interview, where you get the chance to "wow 'em".
Well no not in general since Columbia + a few other P/F schools have much better match rate %'s than many rank schools.
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