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Evaluating the need for alternative didactic learning options in pediatric dental residency training
Douglas B Keck1, John S Rutkauskas, Rebecca A Clothey
1Department of Dentistry, Section of Pediatric Dentistry, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA. dougkeck@earthlink.net
Journal of Dental Education
|June 4, 2009
Summary
Pediatric dental residency programs face faculty shortages and resident debt, impacting academia. Alternative didactic curriculum delivery, like online or DVD formats, is desired by program directors to enhance training.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric dentistry residency programs face challenges with faculty shortages and increasing resident positions.
- High resident debt and inadequate recruitment strategies deter dentists from academic careers.
- Existing faculty often struggle to cover the comprehensive didactic curriculum within the residency timeframe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the need for alternative didactic curriculum delivery methods in pediatric dentistry residency programs.
- To explore the impact of financial burdens and recruitment challenges on academic careers in pediatric dentistry.
- To gauge the receptiveness of program directors and department chairs towards new educational delivery formats.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method research approach was employed.
- A twelve-question survey was distributed to 105 pediatric dentistry residency program directors and department chairs.
- Eight follow-up telephone interviews were conducted with participants.
Main Results:
- A 55% survey return rate indicated significant issues.
- Resident debt often exceeds $100,000, influencing career choices.
- Program directors and chairs support alternative delivery methods like online or DVD-based programs.
- Educators expressed willingness to contribute content despite heavy workloads.
Conclusions:
- There is a clear need for improved didactic curriculum delivery in pediatric dentistry residency.
- Financial incentives and improved recruitment are crucial for attracting faculty.
- Online and DVD-based educational platforms are viable and welcomed solutions for enhancing resident training.
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