Working during residency

Started by shahsara
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shahsara

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Is it possible to work part-time as a general dentist at a DSO while enrolled in a residency program?
 
Yup. Programs want students that are committed to the program 100% and not going to risks that could cause them to perform poorly. They can't prevent you from moonlighting, but if you are failing and they find out you work weekends, it won't look good.
 
Ask about it after you are accepted/matched. I would not base your ranking on a pediatric program on whether you can moonlight.
 
why would you ever do that?
such question is a major risk to not getting accepted there.
I didn't do that because I felt it was a bad idea, but was unsure. I was accepted to a program. I asked on here in hopes that someone else may have the same question and now they would know it's a bad idea to bring up at an interview. Just wanted honest feedback