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Three years postgraduate programme in orthodontics: final report Erasmus project
Journal of the Irish Dental Association
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A new international curriculum for specialty orthodontic education was developed, establishing common core content and elective options. This collaborative effort ensures standardized training and mastery of essential orthodontic procedures for residents.
Area of Science:
- Dental Specialties
- Orthodontics Education
Background:
- Specialty education in orthodontics requires a standardized curriculum.
- International collaboration is crucial 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 content, elective components, learning goals, and required procedures.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative effort involving 15 participants from EC and non-EC countries.
- Unanimous agreement was reached on essential matters and the final report's content.
- Curriculum structured with 75% common content and 25% electives.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive three-year orthodontic specialty curriculum was successfully developed.
- Defined learning goals across three comprehension levels and minimum study hours.
- Specified essential procedures for orthodontic residents to master.
Conclusions:
- The developed curriculum provides a standardized framework for orthodontic specialty training.
- International consensus ensures a robust and widely applicable educational program.
- The curriculum aims to enhance the competency of future orthodontic specialists.