The aim is to evaluate the practicality and relevance of a retrospective PhD model for mid-career dental clinicians.
Assess existing frameworks for PhD by publication
Evaluate flexibility of the model in dental academia
Analyze alignment with professional realities
Demonstrated increased flexibility in pursuing academic credentials
Validated the credibility of the publication-based approach
Highlighted the model's relevance for mid-career professionals
Abstract
For many mid-career clinicians, the traditional PhD is impractical. We assess how a retrospective PhD by publication provides a flexible, credible model aligned with academic and professional realities.