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Harvard-Tufts Dental Education Collaborative: Stronger Together
Shibani Sahni1, Irina F Dragan2
1Faculty, MMSc Dental Education, Director of Diagnosis and Treatment Planning course in Predoctoral DMD Program, and Faculty Lead in Scholars in Dental Education, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
Summary
This study compares dental residency programs at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). The collaboration aims to enhance dental education and develop future leaders in academic dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Academic Dentistry
- Residency Programs
Background:
- Collaboration between Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) initiated.
- Examining differences and similarities in dental residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Amplify dental education through collaborative efforts.
- Foster professional development of leaders in academic dentistry.
- Improve dental education via a shared teaching and learning model.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative exchange of views on dental training topics.
- Shared model of teaching and learning between institutions.
Main Results:
- Identification of program differences and similarities.
- Enrichment opportunities provided to participants.
Conclusions:
- Novel collaboration enhances dental education.
- Promotes leadership development in academic dentistry.

