I even finished all the academic requirements ahead of time. I took the comprehensive exam, wrote my thesis and defended it with flying colors. However, one must realize that a course such as this would require a lot of discipline on the student's part. Priorities have to be set. Time management has to be considered.
Independence is one of the key words to remember if one is to succeed.
And I realized that there was so much more to teaching and computing grades if one is to become a dental educator and decide on pursuing a career in dental academics. Some people say that a Master's degree in Education is of very little significance in dental education, if at all. What's more important is one's clinical training so that he could impart his knowledge to his students more effectively. This is only half of the entire picture. As dental educators, we should realize our limitations and try to bridge the gap between dental practice and dental teaching.