The DentalHacks Podcast episode 24: Dr. Mike Melkers can quit learning any time he wants
In today’s episode, we begin a discussion of continuing education. We bring together all kinds of CE junkies and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of dental continuing education.
In our interview segment, we talk to Dr. Mike Melkers. Dr. Melkers is a published researcher, teacher and admitted CE junkie. He’s not ready to stop learning, but he assures us he can stop any time he wants. We discuss how new dentists (and experienced dentists who want to send their career in a new direction) should start their CE journey. What do you want to become? Where do you want to end up? What is the appropriate CE provider for you?
In the Brain Trust segment, we bring together Dr. Lance Timmerman, Dr. Melissa Zettler and Dr. Tarun Agarwal to talk about their experiences for CE. How do you choose what you need to know? What’s the best bang for your buck? GPR/AEGD? Or is T-bone’s suggestion of a “PPR” (private practice residency) the best way to go. This conversation is really funny and really informative. If you’re a CE junkie or only aspire to be, this episode is for you!
Some links of stuff featured in today’s episode!
Dr. Melkers’ website: www.michaelmelkers.com
notes from Dr. Terry Donovan lecture on attrition/erosion from 2009 fall Vedder Society meeting