What's Moonlighting??

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What exactly is moonlighting? How much time do you devote in residency??

 

[NileBDS]

What exactly is moonlighting? How much time do you devote in residency??

In dentistry, it refers to practicing outside of residency hours, offsite.

 

[ToothDecay09]

What exactly is moonlighting? How much time do you devote in residency??

Yeah it is working on a weekend generally when you dont have clinical duties for your residency program. It is a good way to make extra cash.

 

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How do program directors look upon it? Do you need your own insurance?

 

[KinKs]

It goes without saying that moonlighting in NY state is illegal if you are a resident right out of school.

Some programs do not allow moonlighting. Others discourage it and others don't have an official policy. Some institutions allow senior residents to moonlight with permission. Additional insurance is required if you do decide to moonlight.

In summary, it depends on the programs.

NB. Emailing program directors and asking directly if moonlighting is permitted is not a bad idea.