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Factors important to historically underrepresented applicants in ranking orthodontic programs.
The Angle Orthodontist
|January 21, 2026
Summary
Orthodontic program applicants prioritize clinical factors. However, historically underrepresented racial and ethnic (HURE) applicants value diversity and inclusivity more than non-HURE applicants when ranking programs.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Medical Education
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Orthodontic program selection involves various applicant priorities.
- Understanding how race and ethnicity influence these priorities is crucial for equitable admissions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if significant differences exist in factors influencing orthodontic program selection based on race or ethnicity.
- To identify how an individual's racial or ethnic background affects the importance of specific selection criteria.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to orthodontic residents.
- Assessed preferences and desirability differences between historically underrepresented racial and ethnic (HURE) and non-HURE applicants.
- Analyzed responses from 98 participants, including 16 HURE respondents.
Main Results:
- Overall top factors: clear aligner therapy training, quality clinical faculty, and high case numbers.
- Most important factors for ranking: satisfied residents, low cost, and diverse treatment philosophies.
- HURE applicants significantly prioritized diversity metrics (faculty, residents, patients) and inclusivity factors (Medicaid care, gender ratio, program location) over non-HURE applicants.
Conclusions:
- Clinical factors are paramount for most orthodontic program applicants.
- Historically underrepresented racial and ethnic applicants place higher importance on factors promoting inclusivity and representation (peers, mentors, patients).
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