CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY TRACER STUDY OF DENTISTRY GRADUATES This study aims to trace dentistry graduates

of Centro Escolar University, School of Dentistry regardless of their year of graduation. The current professional status, employment or engagement of the graduates will be very helpful in determining the relevance and responsiveness of the dentistry curriculum to the demands of the dental health needs of the country. Moreover, this tracer study will give the School relevant information on how comprehensive / appropriate are the skills and training we impart to our students. Your honest and accurate response to this questionnaire will greatly help the School in achieving its goal of preparing a dentistry curriculum that is relevant and globally competitive.

I.

Personal Information

Name : Age: Civil Status: Gender: Nationality:

Number of Children: Are they currently enrolled or graduates of CEU? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, write their name/s, course/s and when enrolled and/or graduated:

Month / Year of Graduation: Licensure Examination Passed ( include all) When passed Where Local board exam: State board exam: Others, pls specify:

Current Residence:

Contact number: Tel # Mobile # Fax: Email : Location/ Address of dental office/clinic: How long have you been in practice? Additional Studies: Degree/s Earned: School:

Unit/s earned:

School:

Special Training / Preceptorship:

School / Organization:

Professional Affiliation Name of Organization

Status (President, Officer, Fellows/ Member, etc.)

II. Professional / Employment Status 1. What is your present professional / employment status? ( ) Dentist: ( ) general practitioner ( ) specialist ( ) orthodontist ( ) endodontist ( ) pediatric dentist ( ) prosthodontist ( ) oral surgeon ( ) oral maxillofacial surgeon ( ) implatologist ( ) periodontist ( ) others, pls specify___________________________ ( ) employed ( ) employed locally Where? ___________________________________ ( ) employed in a foreign country Where?___________________________________ What is your current employment position? ( ) dental assistant ( ) school dentist ( ) company dentist ( ) public health dentist ( ) academe ( ) dental consultants ( ) dental hygienist ( ) others, please specify_______________________ ) unemployed Why?_______________________________________________

2. What is your approximate gross monthly income? ( ) 500,000 and above ( ) 400,000 499,999 ( ) 300,000 399,999 ( ) 200,00 299,999 ( ) 100,00 199,999 ( ) 50,000 99,999 ( ) 30,000 49,999 ( ) 29,999- below 3. What other position do you have other than being a dentist? Please indicate all. ( ) Government Position Please specify: __________________________________ __________________________________ ( ) Private Please specify:___________________________________ ___________________________________ ( ) Others: Please specify:__________________________________ ___________________________________ 4. Do you have other information regarding your professional status not asked in this questionnaire? If yes, please specify below.

III. What changes would you recommend to improve the competitive edge of CEU graduates in the field of dentistry? Give at least 5, then rank them accordingly. Please rank your answer. Number 1 as your most recommended change. ___ Review and update the curriculum ___ Add more clinical requirements to enhance clinical skills ___ Offer subjects such as ________________ ___ Improve class size to ( 25 , 30 , 35 ) students only (please encircle your recommended class size) ___ Upgrade facilities and equipment. ___ Hire competent and proficient dental teachers. ___ Hire competent medical doctors that would handle medical courses. ___ Improve teaching strategies/methodologies both in the classroom and infirmary ___ Provide extensive faculty development seminars ___ Provide careers fair and job placement opportunities for graduating students ___ Conduct seminars/forum/symposia for students. ___ Invite foreign visiting professors ___ Others, please specify______________________________________ IV. What do you think is/are the advantage/s of being a CEU graduates of dentistry _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ V. Additional information / Remarks / Comments ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ALL INFORMATION GIVEN WILL BE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY.

KINDLY FORWARD OR SEND THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL CEU DENTISTRY GRADUATES THANK YOU. After filling-up this form, please email this questionnaire to: Dr. Maria Jona Develos-Godoy (DMD 1986) Dean School of Dentistry dr_mjgodoy@yahoo.com or mdgodoy@ceu.edu.ph Dr. Pearly P. Lim (DMD 1986) Assistant Dean School of Dentistry docpearlyceu@yahoo.com or mail to The Dean / Assistant Dean Centro Escolar University School of Dentistry 9 Mendiola St. San Miguel, Manila Philippines 1005