Description
Food & refreshments will be served. Students must register by Feb. 19 to attend.
As you approach graduation, the decisions you make about your career path will shape your professional and personal life for years to come. Should you pursue a specialty, begin as an associate, or consider early ownership? Is a rural or small-town practice the right fit for your goals? This session is designed to help you understand your full range of options—backed by real-world experience and data.
Drawing on his journey from associate to multi-practice owner in the Muskoka region, Dr. Shervin Rowshani will provide a candid, practical look at the opportunities, risks, and rewards of practicing outside major urban centres. You’ll gain insight into:
- Economic realities and buy-in opportunities in rural and small-town dentistry
- Practical tools and tips for navigating the transition from associateship to ownership
- How COVID-19, inflation, interest rates, labour shortages, and shrinkflation have reshaped daily operations for associates and owners
- Growth projections for urban vs. rural communities and what they mean for new graduates
- The impact of government policies—including taxation, immigration changes, and CDCP—on career planning
- Whether ownership still makes sense today, and whether lifelong associateship can still lead to a prosperous, fulfilling career
- Lifestyle considerations, including work–life balance, community integration, and the realities of small-town living