ArticleBMC medical education2024
Perspectives from program directors on the selection process for Saudi periodontics residency programs: a cross-sectional study.
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- Perspectives of program directors regarding candidate selection for the Saudi Board of Restorative Dentistry program.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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backgroundApplying 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.
methodsIn 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 other miscellaneous factors. A degree of importance scale was used to measure the significance of each factor for PDs.
resultsThis study surveyed 16 PDs with a response rate of 72.7%. The majority of PDs were from the Central and Western Regions. Approximately 56% of the PDs were affiliated with universities. The study identified, from the perspective of PDs, that the most important factors were the reputation and performance of the applicant during clinics or interactions with staff, followed by general research experience. Additionally, interview performance was rated equally with SDLE score and GPA, as well as factors such as undertaking periodontics elective rotations during internship and working in the same department. Regardless of the region or number of years of experience, all PDs considered the most significant factor to be the reputation and performance of the applicant during clinics or interactions with staff.
conclusionThis study sheds light on the factors perceived by program directors in Saudi Arabia that influence the selection process for applicants to periodontics programs. By understanding these factors, dental graduate students can better customize their applications and experiences to meet the expectations of admission committees.
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