Challenges in the transition to clinical training in dentistry: An ADEE special interest group initial report

Conclusions from the discussion are summarised in this article. ResultsFourteen dental schools from 12 countries participated in the online survey. The included programmes had an average duration of 5.3 years (SD = 0.48), with high school or the local equivalent as the required entrance level for dentistry. The hybrid curriculum was the leading curriculum design (n = 9) followed by competence‐based curricula (n = 3), with patient treatment as the core of clinical training in every included programme. ConclusionThe pre‐clinical‐clinical transition in dentistry is a recognisable matter in dental education that requires assessment and research to ease the management of a stage with relevant influence on educational outcomes. This article presents an initial framework for further research and educational intervention.
Source: European Journal of Dental Education - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research