Careers Masterclass (DCT05NOV21)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionThis is a new online course is aimed at trainees at DCT 2 and DCT3 level, covering a multiptude of career options in dentistry. We recognise that there are a diverse range of options for how to progress your career, which may not be limited to primary care dentistry or becoming a specialist/consultant. Hence we have created this day in order to highlight some options, utilising the knowledge and experience of those who have already been there and experienced it!
Additional information

There are 2 main parts of this career masterclass:

Part 1 – Career options in dentistry (Mandatory for DCT 2 and 3)

Part 2 – Getting into specialty training – a masterclass! (optional for DCT 2 and 3)

Part 1 covers the following:

Career options in primary care including NHS and private dentistry and owning a practice

Mixed career options, including options for working across community dental services, hospital dentistry, level 2 Oral Surgery and implant dentistry

Academic dentistry, including academic training options and university posts.

Part 2 covers getting into specialty training. This is an optional component of the day.

This part of the course is designed in a a two-part hybrid format. Maximise your chance of success for specialty training applications!

Part A – Online learning via blackboard. This includes presentations on how to build a portfolio and indivdual presentations on how to get into most major dental specialties .

Part B - a live Zoom question and answer session on the afternoon of the careers masterclass day, with representation from multiple dental StRs.

An option to submit questions in advance will be available on the blackboard site.

VenuePlatform tbc, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeFriday 5 November 2021, 09:00 to 15:40
LecturersAdam Bhanji, Pete Brotherton, Annabelle Carter, Prof. Peter Day, Ms Jenny Girdler, Harriet Jones, Kris Leeson, Adam Ombler, Trishna Patel, Nadeem Sabir, James Spencer, Imran Suida, Christopher Withington & Mustafa Zaman  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryCore course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C
CPD hours4:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To describe various career options within dentistry, including the paths to entry and career options

To give an overview of the process of specialty training application and how to improve your chances of success!

Objectives

To deliniate the various career options available in dentistry, focusing on primary care, secondary care, academic dentistry, salaried dental services and flexible career options

This course will cover the key aspects of applying to specialty training, including:

· Shortlisting process

· National Recruitment

· Key advice on what is needed to get in

Learning outcomes

All candidates will have an understanding of:

What options are available to them within denitstry and after DCT, including key information on the journey to that career and career options.

How to build a good portfolio in preparation for applying to Dental Specialty Training

The application process for individual specialties, the requirements, and tips from successful applicants