ADAT exam for HPSPers

[InformMe123]

Guess one big change will be the introduction of the ADAT exam for specialization. I heard that the exam score would only be valid for two years (not sure if that will be the actual case) so if one wanted to do a specialty after serving under HPSP, would one have to take the ADAT while on active duty? Would this be disadvantageous or otherwise? I would be referring to both military/civilian residencies.

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[gatorfan99]

It depends on whether they want to do a specialty in the military or if they want to do a civilian residency.

Military specialty training programs only apply to those in the military - no civilians allowed. On the other side of the coin, you can't go do a civilian residency if you are in the military.

To do a civilian residency you need to be done with your commitment and be out of the service (at the start of your program).

 

[chill45]

It depends on whether they want to do a specialty in the military or if they want to do a civilian residency.

Military specialty training programs only apply to those in the military - no civilians allowed. On the other side of the coin, you can't go do a civilian residency if you are in the military.

To do a civilian residency you need to be done with your commitment and be out of the service (at the start of your program).

I know a couple dentists that did hpsp and a civilian residency. The branch just postponed their starting time until after they were finished, then they came in as a specialist.

 

[vellnueve]

You have to apply for that, it's not automatic nor is it always available.

 

[gatorfan99]

I know a couple dentists that did hpsp and a civilian residency. The branch just postponed their starting time until after they were finished, then they came in as a specialist.

Those are exceptions - few and far in between

Why the aversion to military training programs? They are world class

 

[aqz]

Those are exceptions - few and far in between

Why the aversion to military training programs? They are world class

I think the main reason is usually how quickly one can get accepted to a residency, civilian or military.

Some military residencies aren't available for application right out of school, and it would be faster if one could get a deferment for their HPSP commitment to do a civilian residency (then again, those deferments are also not available for most specialties, I only really know of OMS being one of the rare ones where deferment is sometimes available).

 

[Luna724]

So does anyone have any guess as to what applying for military specialties will be like in the near future while serving? Will it most likely not require its applicants to have taken ADAT to apply?

 

[vellnueve]

Doubt it will be required any time soon.

 

[ALTOSS]

If you are still in school, you should take all standardized exams if you are even remotely considering residency, in or outside the military, while your brain is fresh. At least in the Army, we at either at or over strength (i.e., we are at full capacity) for general dentists. With so many qualified officers all applying for only one program, I find the Army residency programs just as competitive as the outside. I can easily foresee the Army requiring GRE in near future like the AF for ortho. The exam for the OS residency (I don't know the name) is already a requirement. It is just a matter of time before the military requires ADAT in near future. Sure, it may not happen for awhile, but once they make up their mind, it will be as easy as flipping a switch.

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

Keep in mind that ADAT scores are only valid for two years.

Big Hoss

 

[Luna724]

Keep in mind that ADAT scores are only valid for two years.

Big Hoss

Where were you able to search for such information? Just out of curiosity.

 

[ALTOSS]

Keep in mind that ADAT scores are only valid for two years.

Big Hoss

If that's true, it's a death sentence for the people in private practice trying for residency. Do you have a reference?

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education and Careers/Files/ADAT_Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf?la=en

Big Hoss

 

[vellnueve]

If that's true, it's a death sentence for the people in private practice trying for residency. Do you have a reference?

How's that?