ADT at Tripler AMC next month...

[ArmyHPSP2020]

Hi,

I’m a D4 and just got my orders to go to Tripler AMC next month. I’m really interested in doing the Bravo program so I’m excited to check it out. However, I specifically asked for Schofield Barracks when I requested the ADT. If my orders say Tripler, will I be able to go to Schofield? To my understanding the Bravo residency is at Schofield.

Also, the orders also state that gvmt qtrs not available. Does that mean I need to find a hotel? I assumed that I’d stay on base in a hotel like I did for BOLC. Does anyone have any ideas what this means?

And if anyone has any advice for me that would be great!

Thanks!

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[Luna724]

Schofield dental clinic falls under Tripler so you can disregard the discrepancy. As long as you check into one of the government hotels, either Hale Koa or the one located inside the base and make sure you receive what's called a "zero balance" receipt, you should be fine. Ideally, your sponsor will be in touch with you by the time you arrive so he will be able to guide you through the process.

I did my ADT at Schofield during my D3 summer in 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed it - convinced me to pursue a bravo program. PM me if you have any specific questions.

 

[ModifiedBass]

It’s a good thing that your orders say gvmt quarters not available, that means you can choose any hotel you’d like that gives the government rate (there’s a list somewhere online if you google it I believe, also if you call the hotels). You will have to pay out of pocket at first, but you will be reimbursed in full within the next month or so after you submit your travel voucher at the end of the ADT. They will also pay for you to have a rental car and to drive. I stayed in Waikiki near the beach while I was there and loved it. I did my ADT there at the same time as Luna, above.

 

[DDSrosie]

You will definitely enjoy your ADT at Schofield, I did mine there a few years back as well. Personally, I would caution you from going straight into the 2-year bravo residency from d school. Without angering too many people on this forum, the bravo program is geared toward a specific group of our military dentists and you may be surprised at what you're signing up for.

 

[Luna724]

You will definitely enjoy your ADT at Schofield, I did mine there a few years back as well. Personally, I would caution you from going straight into the 2-year bravo residency from d school. Without angering too many people on this forum, the bravo program is geared toward a specific group of our military dentists and you may be surprised at what you're signing up for.

I strongly agree. Bravo is definitely not a "2-year" version of the 1yr AEGD as it is geared for training a very specific type of Army dentists. I would advise researching heavily into what it actually offers and doesn't offer before you decide on it.

 

[Blueshirts]

I strongly agree. Bravo is definitely not a "2-year" version of the 1yr AEGD as it is geared for training a very specific type of Army dentists. I would advise researching heavily into what it actually offers and doesn't offer before you decide on it.

Is that information currently available on this forum?

 

[customx]

Is that information currently available on this forum?

Here is some good info from a Bravo grad that told me last year why he applied to the 2 year instead of the 1 year:
1. Credentials and equipment. At the end of the 1yr program you get sent to your next duty station and apply for additional credentials (specific procedures). Sometimes you get more sometimes less, however at the end of the day as a 1yr grad you’re often filling the same 63A slots as other people straight out of school. You won’t necessarily have the equipment to do the specialty procedures you learned in residency and your mission will often center around fillings, crowns and exams.

As a 63B you are likely to have more credentials approved, have greater access to specialty equipment and generally less oversight, meaning you’ll get to continue to do the procedures you enjoyed in residency.

Can you still get screwed and end up on the amalgam line? Absolutely, but it’s less likely.

2. Implants. Some 1yr residents place a few implants (BSB guided at Ft Sill!), but that’s dependent on your mentors, the dental needs of your installation and luck of the draw when it comes to patients.

The 2yr AEGD has a CODA requirement of 10 implants placed. If you’re on the lookout, take initiative, and suck at molar endo, you might place even more!

This still doesn’t mean you’ll be credentialed to place implants afterwards depending on where you go, so plan on playing nice and making friends with periodontists/oral surgeons if you want to use their implant drills and place under their supervision.

3. Being a (fake) specialist!

As a Bravo you get to have all the condescension of a specialist without actually being a real specialist...

But for reals, if you’re staying in the Army the pay and scope of practice are great. If you’re getting out, you’ll carry all those skills and over-confidence with you for the rest of your life!

 

[customx]

Here is some good info from a Bravo grad that told me last year why he applied to the 2 year instead of the 1 year:
1. Credentials and equipment. At the end of the 1yr program you get sent to your next duty station and apply for additional credentials (specific procedures). Sometimes you get more sometimes less, however at the end of the day as a 1yr grad you’re often filling the same 63A slots as other people straight out of school. You won’t necessarily have the equipment to do the specialty procedures you learned in residency and your mission will often center around fillings, crowns and exams.

As a 63B you are likely to have more credentials approved, have greater access to specialty equipment and generally less oversight, meaning you’ll get to continue to do the procedures you enjoyed in residency.

Can you still get screwed and end up on the amalgam line? Absolutely, but it’s less likely.

2. Implants. Some 1yr residents place a few implants (BSB guided at Ft Sill!), but that’s dependent on your mentors, the dental needs of your installation and luck of the draw when it comes to patients.

The 2yr AEGD has a CODA requirement of 10 implants placed. If you’re on the lookout, take initiative, and suck at molar endo, you might place even more!

This still doesn’t mean you’ll be credentialed to place implants afterwards depending on where you go, so plan on playing nice and making friends with periodontists/oral surgeons if you want to use their implant drills and place under their supervision.

3. Being a (fake) specialist!

As a Bravo you get to have all the condescension of a specialist without actually being a real specialist...

But for reals, if you’re staying in the Army the pay and scope of practice are great. If you’re getting out, you’ll carry all those skills and over-confidence with you for the rest of your life!

I forgot to mention, the Bravo program has a ton of didactic work, including research.

 

[knewstance]

geared for training a very specific type of Army dentists

What is meant by this statement? Is this just one of those things that "when you meet one, you will know?"