My residency program held our annual interviews for the newest batch of residents just last month in September. As a residency program that does not participate in the match, we tend to interview applicants on the earlier end of the interview trail. This is similar to what other non-match programs do. In any event, I was asked to give a short, 10-15 minute presentation to the interviewees on a topic of my choosing that would show them what our program has to offer. My topic? Finances during residency.
Quick Note
Let me first say that by no means am I a financial guru. I am simply a dental resident trying minimize my educational debt as best possible, and hoping to share with others what I’ve learned along the way. Seeing as most dental residencies charge tuition, especially orthodontic residency programs, I thought it would be a good idea to show our interviewees what I think is one of our greatest strengths — that there is no reason for you to accumulate more debt in coming to our program. Contrary to what is the case for the vast majority of other orthodontic programs in the US (let’s not forget our friendly rivals downtown), at UCLA Ortho we receive a typical residency stipend.
Below is a link to my presentation. It’s rather simplified considering the amount of time I had, but gives a quick overview of dental school graduate debt and the potential debt one could take on by entering residency.
What are some other financial tips you would give incoming residents? All feedback is welcome!
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