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Prosthodontic Resident Selection by Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program: A National Survey by Participating Program
Damian J Lee1, Judy Chia-Chun Yuan2, Fengyuan Zheng3
1Assistant Professor and Program Director, Advanced Prosthodontics Program, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH.
Summary
The reintroduction of the Match process for advanced prosthodontic residency selection was positively received by most program directors. Many programs reported increased applicant numbers and quality, with high satisfaction rates for the Match process itself.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Prosthodontics
- Residency Training
Background:
- The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) oversees advanced prosthodontic programs in North America.
- The resident selection and Match process are critical components of advanced dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the resident selection and Match process for CODA-accredited Advanced Education in Prosthodontics programs.
- To gather program directors' perspectives after the first year of the Match process implementation.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 48 program directors of CODA-accredited Advanced Education in Prosthodontics programs.
- Data from 43 responding directors (90% response rate) were compiled and analyzed.
Main Results:
- 35 programs participated in the Match process, with 80.6% expressing satisfaction.
- 25% of programs observed an increase in applicant numbers, and 32.5% noted improved applicant quality.
- Key reasons for Match participation included fairness and streamlined interview scheduling.
Conclusions:
- The reintroduction of the Match process for prosthodontic residency selection received a positive overall response from program directors.
- The Match process appears to be a favorable mechanism for resident selection in advanced prosthodontics programs.
