Advanced Education Orthodontics Program Curricula Pre- and Post-COVID-19
Date
2021Metadata
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A survey was conducted to investigate faculty numbers across advanced education
orthodontic programs and its association with curriculum, didactic learning, utilization of
distance education, and impact of the COVID-19 interruption. An 18-item survey, approved
by the UMKC IRB, was developed and sent to 65 program directors of United States
advanced education orthodontic programs. The survey was divided into the following four
domains: program description, curriculum organization, faculty numbers, and distance
education. No significant relationships were found regarding faculty numbers and curriculum
structure. No significant relationships were found concerning distance education or the
COVID-19 interruption. Interesting findings included structured didactic teaching levels
being higher than that proposed by the World Federation of Orthodontists. A trend seen in
this research consistent with previous literature was a decrease in curriculum time allocated
to research, while a deviation from the trend was an increase in full/half-time faculty
members. In summary, with the recent adoption of accreditation changes by the Commission
on Dental Accreditation regarding increasing faculty number requirements, another study
could assess this impact and continue to discover the role the current faculty play in how
curriculums are evolving.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Appendix A. Survey feedback form -- Appendix B. Survey to Advanced Education Orthodontic Programs -- Appendix C. Email to Program Directors -- Appendix D. Email follow-up -- Appendix D. IRB approval
Degree
M.S. (Master of Science)