What do you know about these AEGD programs?

[DentalNotMental]

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Hi everyone, I'm considering applying for an AEGD program and would appreciate some feedback on some programs i'm thinking about, so without further delay here's my list of AEGD programs at the following fine institutions:

1.Nova Southeastern University

2.U of Connecticut

3.U of Maryland

4.U of Rochester

5.U of Southern California

6.Baylor College of Dentistry


What are these programs looking for in a candidate?
How competitive are they to get in?
What do people who did an AEGD there say about their experiences?
Pros and cons of those programs?
What kind of clinical procedures do they stress and excell in teaching?
What about the surrounding living environement?
Stipend wise, what's the deal?


Also if anyone did a GPR at some place and they thought it helped them considerably in their practice, which programs did you attend? and what's so good about 'em? just trying to see what good GPR programs are out there too.

Thanx everybody for your help!

 

[DentalNotMental]

Come on guys 70 + views and not one reply?!
Share the love...I mean the info! 🙂

 

[gryffindor]

Nova - Had spots open after match. Doesn't pay much (like $25,000). Two of my classmates are going there, not so much for the dental experience, but more for the perks of living in South Beach.

Rochester - Lots of foreign grads in the 2 year AEGD program b/c they can get licensed in the US if they complete this program. I met 2 Rochester AEGD residents while taking the NERB exam, they were both dentists in other countries and finishing the 2 year program, which qualified them to take the NERB. Don't know how many people are in the 1 year AEGD program, or if they even offer it. Rochester is a small city. It snows a lot and is very cold, so be prepared for that (quite the opposite of Nova).

USC - Their AEGD program is in a brand new building across the street from the dental school. I didn't get a chance to see it while I was there, but the admissions people were raving about the facilities in this building where the AEGD is.

A lot of the answers to your questions can only be answered by your own personal research into the programs. Call them up, go visit them, talk to residents. They're all very different and stress different clinical procedures and experiences depending on the patient pool. One this is usually for sure, an AEGD will pay less than a GPR b/c there is no on-call. There are exceptions, like the AEGD in Buffalo pays the same as the GPRs around here.

 

[DentalNotMental]

Thanx Griffin I appreciate the info 🙂

 

[Vennai]

Griffin04

I have couple of questions for you.

Did you say that only Rochester 2 year programs allows International dentists to take part in regional board exams ( like NERB) or is it any 2 year AEGD programs allows us to take regional board exams ( WREB etc)

Also can you tell me in AEGD what are the qualifications they are looking for? Being International dentists we cant even show we have clinical experience here in US. I am planning to be active participant in non profit dental organizations will that be of some help?

Any suggestions in this would be great!

Vennai

 

[gryffindor]

I have no idea how what the admissions criteria might be for the 2-year AEGD at Rochester. I also don't know if there are other 2 year AEGDs out there that would allow you to take other licensing exams.

Your questions would be best answered by checking their website or contacting the program. All I know is that when I took the NERB, there were 2 international dentists sitting next to me who were also taking the exam, and they were finishing up the 2 year AEGD at Rochester which allowed them to participate in the NERB exam.

Good luck!

 

[texas_dds]

I urge you to consider the AEGD at UT San Antonio, I have heard its one of the best. Many say that AEGDs can range from anything to a glorified senior year in an OK dental school all the way up to something like we have in SA. the facilities are superb, the faculty is unsurpassed (IMHO) and I know that the residents do a lot of very complicated procedures. the pay is nice (like $35K i think) and the cost of living in san antonio is among the nations lowest. the AEGD clinic is in the main dental building and i know they have a lot of interaction with every specialty and GPR. each resident gets their own office (nice!)
also Dr. Rose, the director, is one of the nicest people and talented dentists I know! The AEGD has all their own new lab equipment (trimmers, benches, etc) and priority in the in house fixed and removeable labs (which does very decent work)
if you are looking to open doors for yourself by doing an AEGD, apply here!

plus there are some nice lookin dental students lol

 

[caldentist]

i am an international dentist and i want to know hw can i gget permission to sit in regional boards after doing aegd course?i heard its just a certificate program and not accredited grad program.correct me if i am wrong.waiting for ur reply..thanks

Nova - Had spots open after match. Doesn't pay much (like $25,000). Two of my classmates are going there, not so much for the dental experience, but more for the perks of living in South Beach.

Rochester - Lots of foreign grads in the 2 year AEGD program b/c they can get licensed in the US if they complete this program. I met 2 Rochester AEGD residents while taking the NERB exam, they were both dentists in other countries and finishing the 2 year program, which qualified them to take the NERB. Don't know how many people are in the 1 year AEGD program, or if they even offer it. Rochester is a small city. It snows a lot and is very cold, so be prepared for that (quite the opposite of Nova).

USC - Their AEGD program is in a brand new building across the street from the dental school. I didn't get a chance to see it while I was there, but the admissions people were raving about the facilities in this building where the AEGD is.

A lot of the answers to your questions can only be answered by your own personal research into the programs. Call them up, go visit them, talk to residents. They're all very different and stress different clinical procedures and experiences depending on the patient pool. One this is usually for sure, an AEGD will pay less than a GPR b/c there is no on-call. There are exceptions, like the AEGD in Buffalo pays the same as the GPRs around here.