Life Satisfaction of US-trained Dental Specialists in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A large number of residents in US advanced specialty education programmes are foreign-trained dentists. When faced with the career dilemma of applying for US residency training, foreign-trained dentists may wonder whether it is worth proceeding along that path. In addiditon, studies capturing benefits from receiving US residency training are rare. Therefore, this study compared the life satisfaction amongst 3 dentist groups in Taiwan (ie, US-trained specialists, Taiwan-trained specialists, and general dentists).

Methods

Cross-sectional surveys were distributed to dentists currently residing in Taiwan. Participants were surveyed about demographic information, career-related information, and life satisfaction. Life satisfaction was measured with a structured Satisfac

SUBMITTER: Fu MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275317 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature