Put Your Best Foot Forward: Tips for the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Application Process

Dr. Scott Schwartz joins Newly Erupted to speak directly to the prospective pediatric dentists going through the residency application process. Dr. Schwartz shares his experience and perspective as a program director, along with best practices for putting your best foot forward as a candidate. He emphasizes the importance of preparedness and an understanding that the interview is mutual – consider if this is the best program or location for you. This episode is a must-listen for anyone going through – or even considering – a pediatric dentistry residency program. Guest Bio: Scott B. Schwartz, DDS, MPH, is an Associate Professor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, where he also serves as Director of the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry training program. After graduating from the University of Illinois – Chicago College of Dentistry, he completed a General Practice Residency at The Ohio State University. Continuing his journey to the Southeast, he obtained a certificate in pediatric dentistry and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professionally, he has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and has served on related committees with the American Dental Education Association, the Cincinnati Children’s Graduate Medical Education DEI subcommittee, and written extensively about the topic in both editorial and research publications.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.