I was just wondering what do you need to have (board scores, class rank and so on) in order to specialize in endodontics?
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Heya Boyan,
There are a few guys in my class applying for PG Endo programs.. I'll find out what programs they got into and what their stats are over the next few weeks.
You will be VERY well-prepared for endo though, that's for sure. During second year here in Buffalo you will do 10 endos on extracted teeth and learn how to use rotary instrumentation, then start treating endo patients for real during the summer extension right after 2nd year if you come across the cases. As long as you keep your GPA up, get a 90 or better on the NBDE Part-I and minor in Endo during your 4th year, you should be able to get into a program somewhere. Doing research won't hurt either-- You can sign up to do research with one of the faculty.
The endo curriculum is pretty straightforward here at Buffalo and you'll do great!
There are a few guys in my class applying for PG Endo programs.. I'll find out what programs they got into and what their stats are over the next few weeks.
You will be VERY well-prepared for endo though, that's for sure. During second year here in Buffalo you will do 10 endos on extracted teeth and learn how to use rotary instrumentation, then start treating endo patients for real during the summer extension right after 2nd year if you come across the cases. As long as you keep your GPA up, get a 90 or better on the NBDE Part-I and minor in Endo during your 4th year, you should be able to get into a program somewhere. Doing research won't hurt either-- You can sign up to do research with one of the faculty.
The endo curriculum is pretty straightforward here at Buffalo and you'll do great!
I know that a lot of people think that endo is boring but I like it a lot and maybe thats what I would like to specialize in. I really would appreciate if you can get some info from the people that matched in endo program this year. I just want to see how competitive it is....
Boyan,
If you plan on applying for Endo right out of school, you pretty much have to be cream of the crop to have a chance. Board scores have to be AT LEAST safely in the 90's, and your class rank should be at the very top. If you don't fall into this category, you will probably need to do a GPR and have some private practice experience under your belt. Most programs look for experience, and there are a good number that won't even consider you if you are still in D-school. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. What you know and think about Endo are going to change drastically between you first 15 cases, and your next 80. There are exceptions, but more likely than not ,only after you've done a good deal of Endo are you going to feel ready to tackle all the advanced cases that a post-grad program is going to throw at you.
Even with experience, Endo is still very competitive. Doing research and getting published can help out a great deal. Just keep your grades up and try to maintain you academic standing. Ultimately, academics are still the number one criteria for any specialty program. One more thing. Endo doesn't participate in the match. Applications and acceptances are on an individual basis.
bc
If you plan on applying for Endo right out of school, you pretty much have to be cream of the crop to have a chance. Board scores have to be AT LEAST safely in the 90's, and your class rank should be at the very top. If you don't fall into this category, you will probably need to do a GPR and have some private practice experience under your belt. Most programs look for experience, and there are a good number that won't even consider you if you are still in D-school. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. What you know and think about Endo are going to change drastically between you first 15 cases, and your next 80. There are exceptions, but more likely than not ,only after you've done a good deal of Endo are you going to feel ready to tackle all the advanced cases that a post-grad program is going to throw at you.
Even with experience, Endo is still very competitive. Doing research and getting published can help out a great deal. Just keep your grades up and try to maintain you academic standing. Ultimately, academics are still the number one criteria for any specialty program. One more thing. Endo doesn't participate in the match. Applications and acceptances are on an individual basis.
bc
