Browsing by Author "Cho, Sopanis"

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    Developing an Evidence Based Dentistry Course for International Dentists
    (American Dental Education Association, 2023-03-12) Stone, Sean M.; Cho, Sopanis
    The International Dentist Program (IDP) matriculates dentists graduated from outside the United States through an accelerated 30-month version of the traditional DDS program. This poster presents the evolution of EBD education for IDPs that attempts to best integrate them with the regular DDS cohort while also addressing the demands of their unique schedule sand pedagogical needs.
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    Inclusive Lab Space for International Dentist and Allied Dental Students
    (2023-10-25) Cho, Sopanis; Priest, Michelle; Stone, Sean
    Students in the International Dentist Program (IDP) and Allied Dental Programs [Dental Assisting (DA) and Dental Hygiene (DH)] lack a space in the Dental School building to call “home”. Scheduling of laboratory, and didactic spaces for both DA and IDP specific courses is often challenging as the room scheduling for the traditional DDS courses takes priority. Because of this, DA and IDP students experience a diminished sense of belonging. The repurposing of an existing shared preclinical laboratory space to address unique needs of DA, DH, and IDP students will not only enhance their learning experiences, but also foster inclusivity and promote their sense of belonging at the school
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    Knowing Me, Knowing You, Bringing International and Traditional Dental Students Together
    (American Dental Education Association, 2022-10-06) Cho, Sopanis; Mohammed, Muddasir; Stone, Sean M.
    The International Dentist Program (IDP) matriculates dentists graduated from outside the United States through an accelerated 30-month version of the traditional DDS program so that they can take board examinations and attain a U.S. DDS. As much as possible, IDP students study with cohorts of students in the traditional DDS program. This can prove challenging, however, as IDP students represent myriad differences in education, training, culture, and life experiences. Because of this, the early portion of the IDP curriculum ensures that student preclinical and other skills are equilibrated to similar levels so that they can effectively merge with their peers from the traditional DDS program. IDP students’ matriculation is staggered from traditional DDS students and when they join them as classmates the D2s have already spent one and a half years together forging relationships and adjusting to being dental students. Because of this and their diverse backgrounds, IDP’s have reported significant challenges that can hopefully be addressed by changing the climate with a program of improved communication and events.