Hi! Any opinions on the UIC orthodontics residency program? Is it considered a strong clinical program?
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I cannot comment on UIC, but remember that most programs teach fundamentals in growth and development and diagnosis among other areas. The clinical part cannot be mastered in 2-3 years. It takes years of "practice". I still use some of my wire bending skills now, but I have perfected a system of treatment that has been confirmed successful due to the large numbers of patients I have treated. I NEVER learned these techniques in residency.
Learn DIAGNOSIS. This is what separates the specialists from everyone else. The clinical aspect comes later.
Thank you 2TH MVR!!! Your answer has been really helpful!
I am currently trying to figure out the departments I will apply to next year and I know that UIC is considered one of the oldest. But since I am an internationally trained dentist I have no clue about the reputation of each program. I was worried about whether it is more research oriented than other programs, because I want to focus more on my clinical experience...
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I did not train at the UIC Ortho program but was an OMFS resident and on faculty at UIC.
We worked very closely with the Orthodontic residents and they all seemed to be very happy with their training program, do a good volume of surgical cases, and are well prepared.
From my limited experience, I think it is a solid training program.
We worked very closely with the Orthodontic residents and they all seemed to be very happy with their training program, do a good volume of surgical cases, and are well prepared.
From my limited experience, I think it is a solid training program.
