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How do I become sympathetic?
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Anki flashcards are amazing since they only test you on what you don't know - much more effective than physical cards (for me).
Thank you for doing this, I have appreciated reading all of the questions and your responses so far.
1. When did you learn Spanish?
2. Would it be plausible to self-teach myself some rudimentary Spanish during D1/D2 using Rosetta or Pimsleur?
3. Have you used an intraoral camera to make a portfolio of your work while in dental school and if so, what was your setup?
4. Do you think you would have liked a Anki-like program containing modules that are tailored specifically for certain classes such as anatomical courses, pathology classes, radiology, diagnosis/treatment of oral disease, other visual subjects, and course terminology (disclosure: I'm in a research project seeking to develop such an app for the school I attend)?
I would also like to hear about your feelings on intraoral cams and Aniki or Aniki-like programs.
It's tangential, but how do you explain the importance of flossing to non-dental people in a succinct and impactful way?
Do all/most dental schools record all lectures? My undergrad did this and it saved my butt when I was pressed for time. @Bereno
Aww Bereno! I remember when you were applying and now you are a D4. I'm happy for you! I'm a D2 now as well. We have come a long way! Woot.
Anki looks intimidating and I'd had trouble using it. I'll give it another go. I've used quizlet.com through college but I understand the benefit of Anki is to space out the material and to save time going over material you need to know.
Look at the evidence.why did you switch from finance to biology/ why did you choose dentistry?
Hey! Thanks for doing this. I have 2 questions.
1.What was your hardest/most difficult class you have taken so far in dental school?
2. Do you recommend any courses we should take prior to dental school?
why did you switch from finance to biology/ why did you choose dentistry?
Look at the evidence.
1) Background in finance
2) Finds dentistry "boring" and applies to 4-yr OMFS programs, not 6-yr ones
Hahahaha, I would not say that I am a Grinch. Having financial motivation for pursuing a certain career is not wrong or immoral (though it does get a bad rep here on the forums). I think the greater question is if financial motivation is the only motivation for pursuing a certain career. As you may have read, I really enjoy surgery, I think I have something to contribute to the field, and I believe it would fit me and my personality better than general dentistry.
Having financial motivation for pursuing a certain career is not wrong or immoral (though it does get a bad rep here on the forums).
Um Mr. Gekko, could you repeat that one more time?Financial motivation is not a bad thingThere is nothing wrong with that
Um Mr. Gekko, could you repeat that one more time?
Um Mr. Gekko, could you repeat that one more time?
W0uld you agree that the term "comfortable" refers to a condition deemed beyond essential?
Would you agree that "greed" can mean desiring something beyond what is essential?
Now, you tell me. Is "greed" the same as "wanting to have a comfortable life?"
Was "financial motivation" the "only" motivation for deciding to apply for 4-year OMFS programs?
Was "financial motivation" the primary motivation for deciding to apply for 4-year OMFS programs?
Was "financial motivation" the primary motivation for finding general dentistry "boring?"
I expect the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Hahahaha, I would not say that I am a Grinch. Having financial motivation for pursuing a certain career is not wrong or immoral (though it does get a bad rep here on the forums). I think the greater question is if financial motivation is the only motivation for pursuing a certain career. As you may have read, I really enjoy surgery, I think I have something to contribute to the field, and I believe it would fit me and my personality better than general dentistry.
W0uld you agree that the term "comfortable" refers to a condition deemed beyond essential?
Would you agree that "greed" can mean desiring something beyond what is essential?
Now, you tell me. Is "greed" the same as "wanting to have a comfortable life?"
Income wasn't my primary motivation when I was considering a career. That may not be the case for you, but try to understand that not everyone's chiefly motivated by $$$.I guess my 800+ hours of volunteer work just screams "greed"....give it a rest. Can you honestly say that the income you will make as a dentist was given zero consideration when YOU applied???
And no, greed is not wanting something beyond what is essential. Greed is only looking out for yourself and achieving your goals no matter what the cost. If we only lived for what was essential, you would live in a one room house with no running water, grow you own food, make your own clothing, walk everywhere, never shop in a store, etc, etc, etc. I highly doubt that is how you live your life.
Income wasn't my primary motivation when I was considering a career. That may not be the case for you, but try to understand that not everyone's chiefly motivated by $$$.
When I think of greed, I think of excess. Anything in excess of what is needed can be considered greed. In contrast to the extreme examples you've laid out, a more realistic case of "excess," and hence "greed," may be a dental student whose primary motivation for applying to specialty programs is born of financial gains, not of genuine interest and aptitude in a field, even when general dentistry may suffice the student's financial need (note that I didn't say "want"). By extension, someone with disingenuous interest in a field would most definitely opt for training of shorter length (e.g. 4yr rather than 6yr).
Was "financial motivation" the "only" motivation for deciding to apply for 4-year OMFS programs?
Was "financial motivation" the primary motivation for deciding to apply for 4-year OMFS programs?
Was "financial motivation" the primary motivation for finding general dentistry "boring?"
I expect the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Thanks for doing this!
Would you mind answering these questions?
1. What is the hardest part about dental school?
2 If you could give any advice to those aspiring to be dentists, what would it be?
Great quote, I will save it for my application process into OMS in 4 years ^^
... try to understand that not everyone's chiefly motivated by $$$.
... someone with disingenuous interest in a field would most definitely opt for training of shorter length (e.g. 4yr rather than 6yr).
Income wasn't my primary motivation when I was considering a career. That may not be the case for you, but try to understand that not everyone's chiefly motivated by $$$.
When I think of greed, I think of excess. Anything in excess of what is needed can be considered greed. In contrast to the extreme examples you've laid out, a more realistic case of "excess," and hence "greed," may be a dental student whose primary motivation for applying to specialty programs is born of financial gains, not of genuine interest and aptitude in a field, even when general dentistry may suffice the student's financial need (note that I didn't say "want"). By extension, someone with disingenuous interest in a field would most definitely opt for training of shorter length (e.g. 4yr rather than 6yr).
you havent answered my previous question
Income wasn't my primary motivation when I was considering a career. That may not be the case for you, but try to understand that not everyone's chiefly motivated by $$$.
When I think of greed, I think of excess. Anything in excess of what is needed can be considered greed.
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Thank you so much for doing this! I'm sure you are super busy, so I really appreciate it.
My question is a bit odd. I'm just really curious how common it is for people to meet and date in dental school?
Thank you for taking time for all of us Bereno!
1. May I also pm you for motivational sources?
2. How have you liked UConn and what are some pros/cons of the school?
3. I live near Farmington and I was curious if they was anytime toward the end of this month (August) you'd be willing to show me around the school?
4. Other than not going to lecture classes, do you have any other tips on studying, like differentiating what material is a waste of time to study and what material is important to study?
This is a great thread. Thanks man.
I'm a non-traditional student and one of the most important things for me going into school is the atmosphere. I mean, I don't mind it being academically challenging and I'm looking forward to the education, but I really don't want to deal with sadistic professors, disrespect, crazy egos and weird political nonsense if I can help it.
1. What have you heard about other schools? Which dental schools have a reputation for being "laid back"?
(Again, not necessarily EASY, just with a chill atmosphere)
2. Speaking of easy though... Going to a pass / fail school sounds like it would be way easier, but do you think it really matters in terms of difficulty (especially somewhere like UConn)?
3. Have you heard about any issues at other schools with abusive crazy faculty recently or is that kind of drama more an issue of the past?
4. Have you seen many older, non-traditional students specialize?
Thanks again
Every school is going to have the mean professor here and there, or the big ego. All will have politics lol.
2. Speaking of easy though... Going to a pass / fail school sounds like it would be way easier, but do you think it really matters in terms of difficulty (especially somewhere like UConn)?
I hear from my friend that at some P/F schools, to pass you need a 92 on every exam and assignments.
I hear from my friend that at some P/F schools, to pass you need a 92 on every exam and assignments. If anyone can verify, please do. But hearing that, I just know that dental school will require effort regardless lol. Should be stocking up on my water pills to prevent high blood pressure from all the stress XD
Yeah, I heard from a guy at Roseman that a pass there means getting over 90. I guess they do a lot to help you get that grade, but it's still plenty challenging. Most of us on sdn are probably way too type A for this to apply (even if the idea of being lazy sounds nice lol) but if you really were all about "C's get degrees" and your only goal was to barely pass, I almost think a school with the traditional ABC grading system would be easier than an A or fail school. I mean, schools like Harvard, Columbia, UCSF and Uconn are P/F. Definitely not a lot of C students in that group.
Are you from CT? If not, did you get to pay in-state tuition after one year? (if you are from CT, do you know anyone who did at UConn?)
People from outside of CT get to reclassify as CT residents after the first year. This is what I've heard from a large number of people.