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The Hidden Realities of Board Certification
In this episode, Dr. Erin Sheffield and Dr. Sarah Harding discuss the challenges and emotional toll of board exams in the dental and oral surgery fields. They share personal experiences, study strategies, and the systemic issues surrounding board certification, including the pressures of patient dynamics and the need for diversity in leadership roles within the profession.
Takeaways
Board exams are often seen as a professional hazing ritual.
The process of finding patients for board exams can be stressful and ethically questionable.
Many students experience burnout during board preparation…
The skinny
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