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Three years postgraduate programme in orthodontics. Final report Erasmus project
F P van der Linden1, C Bolender, J A Canut
1Uit de vakgroep Orthodontic van de Faculteit der Medische Wetenschappen, van de Katholieke Universiteit te Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|July 1, 1992
Summary
A new orthodontic specialty education curriculum was developed with 75% common content and 25% electives. This international collaboration achieved consensus on goals, comprehension levels, and required procedures for the three-year program.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Specialty education in orthodontics requires standardized curricula.
- International collaboration is essential for developing comprehensive educational programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a new, standardized three-year curriculum for specialty education in orthodontics.
- To define common core content and elective components for orthodontic training.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative curriculum development involving 15 international participants.
- Achieving unanimity on essential matters and final report content.
Main Results:
- A new curriculum with 75% common content and 25% electives was established.
- Program goals, three comprehension levels, minimum study hours, and required procedures were defined.
Conclusions:
- The developed curriculum provides a standardized framework for orthodontic specialty education.
- International consensus ensures the program's comprehensive and relevant content for future orthodontists.