title: Background, training experiences, and career plans of U.S. periodontal residents: report of a web-based survey.
abstract: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to survey the backgrounds and perspectives of U.S. periodontal residents in 2012. A 64-item web-based survey was distributed to all periodontal residents in the United States (544 residents enrolled in 54 graduate programs) via email in March 2012. Data on the residents' demographics, experiences during graduate periodontal training, and goals were collected and analyzed, and percentages were calculated. The survey had a 19.1% response rate. Most of the respondents (74%) had graduated from international dental schools, and 81.7% were in combined programs (clinical training combined with a Master's degree, PhD, or other doctoral degree). Almost one-fourth of the responding residents (24%) reported a total debt of more than $300,000 after graduation. More than 60% of the respondents planned to practice in a private setting as an associate, partner, or solo practice owner. The responding residents reported having chosen their graduate programs based mainly on the programs' clinical education and reputation (72% and 48%, respectively). Future studies will determine educational trends and outcomes for periodontal residents in the longer term.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Mawardi is Associate Surgeon, Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA and Assistant Professor, Division of Oral Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Fateh is a periodontist in private practice, Denver, CO; Dr. Elbadawi is a resident, Department of Biomaterials, Boston University; and Dr. Karimbux is Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University. hmawardi@partners.org.
authors.forename: Hani
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mawardi
authors.affiliation: Dr. Mawardi is Associate Surgeon, Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA and Assistant Professor, Division of Oral Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Fateh is a periodontist in private practice, Denver, CO; Dr. Elbadawi is a resident, Department of Biomaterials, Boston University; and Dr. Karimbux is Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University.
authors.forename: Ardavan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fateh
authors.affiliation: Dr. Mawardi is Associate Surgeon, Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA and Assistant Professor, Division of Oral Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Fateh is a periodontist in private practice, Denver, CO; Dr. Elbadawi is a resident, Department of Biomaterials, Boston University; and Dr. Karimbux is Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University.
authors.forename: Lena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Elbadawi
authors.affiliation: Dr. Mawardi is Associate Surgeon, Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA and Assistant Professor, Division of Oral Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Fateh is a periodontist in private practice, Denver, CO; Dr. Elbadawi is a resident, Department of Biomaterials, Boston University; and Dr. Karimbux is Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University.
authors.forename: Nadeem Y
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Karimbux
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002321:Career Choice; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004522:Educational Status; D005179:Faculty, Dental; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020407:Internet; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008005:Licensure, Dental / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D017533:Marital Status; D010318:Partnership Practice, Dental / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010517:Periodontics / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014146:Training Support; D014481:United States; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: dental education; educational debt; periodontal residents; periodontics