SORT Programme
A Structured Orthodontic Resident’s TrainingProgramme
A structured training programme is presented here,which is intended for any four-year postgraduate degree/ diploma inOrthodontics. A total of VIII modules have been developed, each of six monthsduration and the whole course is divided in these VIII modules. Its first four modulesare structured in a way that they can be used for any two-years trainingprogramme.
The programme has been devised in a structured format,whereby, the whole training is patient-centered and follows the actualtreatment sequence. Module-I is about activation of prior knowledge of basicmedical and dental sciences and attainment of basic clinical knowledge andskills to prepare the residents for an empathetic patient care. Real patientencounter starts in Module-II and from here onwards, all areas of respectivemodules are according to treatment requirements at different stages. Eachmodule has six distinct areas, i.e., Learning Objectives, Topics to be Covered,Reading List, Table of Specifications, Assessment Methods and Check List.
After successfuladoption of this modular form of teaching, residents should attain theappropriate knowledge, proper attitudes and basic skills of orthodontics. Thisprogramme also enables the resident to develop a sense of professionalism,knowledge about medical ethics, scientific attitude, an inquisitive mind and aquest for research and Continuing Professional Development. A modular form ofpostgraduate training in orthodontics is suggested with an intention tostandardize Orthodontic training across the country.
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