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Hello all,
I am currently a D2 finishing up third semester and I’ve found that I would love to pursue a speciality in Endodontics.
The problem is that I struggled mightily during the first year of dental school (not because of academic ability, but due to personal issues: close death in the family, battled depression, etc.) to the point I almost dropped out. I pushed through, but ended up near the bottom of my class. I have improved during 3rd semester but will still sit around a 2.5 and at best will still be in the bottom third.
I never thought my low GPA and class rank would be a be a problem, but my school doesn’t start Endodontics until October of the third semester and I have loved it far and beyond any other area of dentistry. I received an A in anterior Endo lab (posterior is after Christmas) and want to explore specializing.
Since I’m only a D2 and Endodontics isn’t a huge area of emphasis at my school, I am completely unaware of what it takes to do Endo.
I’ve come to terms with the fact I’ll need a GPR, a few years experience, and will probably need to take the ADAT and do well. But I’m seeking brutal honestly to know is it even possible for me to pursue Endo?? Or am I completely wasting my time?
Additionally, what kind of GPRs and Endo programs should I focus on with a lower GPA/rank? Private schools? Veterans Affairs? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I am currently a D2 finishing up third semester and I’ve found that I would love to pursue a speciality in Endodontics.
The problem is that I struggled mightily during the first year of dental school (not because of academic ability, but due to personal issues: close death in the family, battled depression, etc.) to the point I almost dropped out. I pushed through, but ended up near the bottom of my class. I have improved during 3rd semester but will still sit around a 2.5 and at best will still be in the bottom third.
I never thought my low GPA and class rank would be a be a problem, but my school doesn’t start Endodontics until October of the third semester and I have loved it far and beyond any other area of dentistry. I received an A in anterior Endo lab (posterior is after Christmas) and want to explore specializing.
Since I’m only a D2 and Endodontics isn’t a huge area of emphasis at my school, I am completely unaware of what it takes to do Endo.
I’ve come to terms with the fact I’ll need a GPR, a few years experience, and will probably need to take the ADAT and do well. But I’m seeking brutal honestly to know is it even possible for me to pursue Endo?? Or am I completely wasting my time?
Additionally, what kind of GPRs and Endo programs should I focus on with a lower GPA/rank? Private schools? Veterans Affairs? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
