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J Dent Educ. 71(6): 797-809 2007
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Critical Issues in Dental Education

The Relationship Between Gender and Postgraduate Aspirations Among First- and Fourth-Year Students at Public Dental Schools: A Longitudinal Analysis

Mark Scarbecz, Ph.D.; Judith A. Ross, D.M.D. M.S.

Key words: dental education, graduate, dental practice patterns, gender

Submitted for publication 12/18/06; accepted 03/30/07

The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences and other predictors of postgraduate plans among U.S. dental students. A national sample of dental students was surveyed in their first and fourth years of dental school. Female first-year students were less likely than male students to express interest in specialization in endodontics and oral surgery. Fourth-year students who had a dental school mentor, a high GPA, and encouragement from significant others were more likely to apply for postgraduate training. Gender and first-year interest in dental specialization did not affect the likelihood of applying for postgraduate training in the fourth year. Female fourth-year students were more likely to predict that they would be an associate in a practice five years following graduation. The results suggest that mentoring and faculty encouragement are important influences on dental students’ plans for postgraduate education.






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