Working during residency

[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?

 

[PerioDont]

yes depending on the program

 

[shahsara]

yes depending on the program

I am considering pediatric. Should I ask them during interview if I can work part time? Is it bad impression?

 

[coursedirector2005]

Its called moonlighting and some programs will allow it. Its a legit question to ask during interview.

 

[PerioDont]

ask the residents not faculty. usually they are pretty clear about it though

 

[Furman11]

Would it be a negative question to ask a faculty member during an interview?

 

[deleted923283]

Would it be a negative question to ask a faculty member during an interview?

Very

 

[tinman831]

Very

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.

 

[Faefly]

Would it be a negative question to ask a faculty member during an interview?

why would you ever do that?
such question is a major risk to not getting accepted there.

 

[princeafrica]

Ask about it after you are accepted/matched. I would not base your ranking on a pediatric program on whether you can moonlight.

 

[Furman11]

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