Hi, currently a 3rd year dental student hoping to get more information and insight into the Navy's postgraduate program of Comprehensive dentistry. I recently learned of this 2-yr specialty specific to the Navy and cannot find too much information about it. Most importantly I wanted to see if this was a program worth pursuing: my goal is to either 1) be a general dentist who is comfortable with most procedures but focusing in on restorative/endo/implants or 2) an endodontist. Currently leaning towards 1, as I enjoy the interaction and rapport with patients over time through my time in clinic. Not planning to career Navy but willing to extend the obligation of my HPSP payback to 6-years.
Questions:
1) As it's a 2 year vs 1-year AEGD, is it worth going to the program? Does it make sense to do a credentialing tour instead?
2) What does clinic look like for someone in the program and how does it compare to AEGD/credentialing tour?
3) What was instruction like in the Navy compared to dental school?
4) I heard that as you're now more deployable post-program, you generally will be a department head or a position similar. Does this mean less clinical time?
5) Is it feasible to apply as a 3rd year dental student and get selected for DUINS?
6) Do you learn more than if you were to take lots of CE?
Would love to chat with someone currently in the program!
Questions:
1) As it's a 2 year vs 1-year AEGD, is it worth going to the program? Does it make sense to do a credentialing tour instead?
2) What does clinic look like for someone in the program and how does it compare to AEGD/credentialing tour?
3) What was instruction like in the Navy compared to dental school?
4) I heard that as you're now more deployable post-program, you generally will be a department head or a position similar. Does this mean less clinical time?
5) Is it feasible to apply as a 3rd year dental student and get selected for DUINS?
6) Do you learn more than if you were to take lots of CE?
Would love to chat with someone currently in the program!