How much w/e do I actually have?

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  1. like a boss's Avatar
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    How much w/e do I actually have?
    I have done the following work experience so far:

    One continuous week in maxfax.
    Three days in a GDP, over two weeks. (tues, thurs, thurs)
    Three days in another GDP, over two weeks. (wed, thurs, thurs)
    Three completely separate days in orthodontics.

    So how much work experience do I actually have? One of the university websites states that "applicants must have a minimum of two weeks work experience in a general dental practice". How many weeks do I have? Do I have four weeks because my GDP work experience has spread over four weeks, or do I only have one week because it only adds up to six days?
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    Re: How much w/e do I actually have?
    I'm not sure but i think 2 weeks means 10 days so i think you actually 1 week and 1 day gdp
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    Re: How much w/e do I actually have?
    (Original post by like a boss)
    I have done the following work experience so far:

    One continuous week in maxfax.
    Three days in a GDP, over two weeks. (tues, thurs, thurs)
    Three days in another GDP, over two weeks. (wed, thurs, thurs)
    Three completely separate days in orthodontics.

    So how much work experience do I actually have? One of the university websites states that "applicants must have a minimum of two weeks work experience in a general dental practice". How many weeks do I have? Do I have four weeks because my GDP work experience has spread over four weeks, or do I only have one week because it only adds up to six days?
    You have 6 days in GDP, 3 days in Orthodontics, 1 week in Maxfax.

    It is better if you could just book a couple of weeks in a block in another GDP to get your minimum 2 weeks, or do some ongoing work experience once a week for a couple of months. You have varied work experience though which is good.
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    Re: How much w/e do I actually have?
    Also, does it matter what hours I do?

    Because I have done about 4 hours per day, on average.
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    Re: How much w/e do I actually have?
    (Original post by like a boss)
    Also, does it matter what hours I do?

    Because I have done about 4 hours per day, on average.
    You don't have to tell them hours.
    Just make sure you have 10 days (even if it's 10 x 4hr days) before you submit your application.

    How did you get your maxfax work experience?
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