Perspectives from program directors on the selection process for Saudi periodontics residency programs: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Applying to periodontics programs in Saudi Arabia holds significant importance for both applicants and periodontics program directors. As of today, there has been no investigation into how periodontics program directors (PDs) identify and select potential candidates for their programs. The aim of this study is to assess the factors taken into consideration during the selection process for periodontics programs by PDs in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, an electronic survey was sent out to Periodontics PDs of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) in Saudi Arabia. Variables of interest included the Grade Point Average (GPA), Saudi Dental License Exam (SDLE), research, interview, service and electives, letter of recommendation, and o

SUBMITTER: Alheraisi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536851 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature