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[PeterJuice]

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I am extremely passionate to pursue a career in endodontics. I graduated in 2014 with a very low rank (72/75). I did a GPR and been working since. I was very active in my school and was involved in a lot of extracurricular activities.
I would appreciate your feedback if it is even possible for me to pursue endo. what do I need to do to strengthen my application.

Thank you

 

[periopocket]

Dude just apply broad, don't expect to get into a school with a stipend, expect to pay 100k per year for the education and start emailing program directors - You'll have a better chance at private schools like tufts, BU, NYU, GL

 

[Torshammer]

Doing well on the ADAT could help as well

 

[PeterJuice]

1. I previously tried applying broadly but wasn't successful. I plan on re-applying but would like to make myself a better candidate.

2. its been some time that I have been away from the books. my main issue would be recalling Part I material. any suggestions for resources and strategies. I'm planning to use ADAT Knock out and Mosby part II. any other resources (especially for the basic sciences).

3. what could help me beef up my application

 

[FutureDent020]

Yea, that 72/75 is just an issue. Most programs only accept 2-4 residents. They need to make sure that they have residents that can get through the didactics pretty smoothly. You may be able to, but that 72/75 gives them zero reassurance. It’s honestly a bit of a gamble for them. And when they only need to fill several seats, they are going to go with a more secure applicant if they can. Applying broadly is necessary (I know you said you already did). But you need to provide them with some sort of reassurance that you have the aptitude to handle the didactics. Crushing the ADAT is your best bet. Beefing your app up otherwise may be all for naught.

 

[PeterJuice]

Yea, that 72/75 is just an issue. Most programs only accept 2-4 residents. They need to make sure that they have residents that can get through the didactics pretty smoothly. You may be able to, but that 72/75 gives them zero reassurance. It’s honestly a bit of a gamble for them. And when they only need to fill several seats, they are going to go with a more secure applicant if they can. Applying broadly is necessary (I know you said you already did). But you need to provide them with some sort of reassurance that you have the aptitude to handle the didactics. Crushing the ADAT is your best bet. Beefing your app up otherwise may be all for naught.

I actually had mostly As in my didactic classes, I struggled with the clinical portion.
I am willing to do what is necessary, even if it means studying for a dreaded exam.

 

[FutureDent020]

Oh, that’s interesting. I imagine they wouldn’t put as much weight into that class rank if you were failing removable/ ortho/ fixed labs. In that case, strong recs from reliable mentors would go a long way. Someone who can attest for your clinical abilities. Faculty, bosses, mentors, etc.

 

[PeterJuice]

Oh, that’s interesting. I imagine they wouldn’t put as much weight into that class rank if you were failing removable/ ortho/ fixed labs. In that case, strong recs from reliable mentors would go a long way. Someone who can attest for your clinical abilities. Faculty, bosses, mentors, etc.

I can obtain good recommendation letters from faculty.
I am doing very well in private practice but I just cant see myself doing general dentistry for much longer. It kills me everyday that I am not pursuing the specialty that I am passionate about. I would appreciate any recommendations to help me improve my applicaion.

 

[hypochloritekid]

Have you been to the AAE meeting?

 

[nobeldds]

Dude just apply broad, don't expect to get into a school with a stipend, expect to pay 100k per year for the education and start emailing program directors - You'll have a better chance at private schools like tufts, BU, NYU, GL

What does "apply broad" usually mean? 10 school? 20? all of them?

 

[periopocket]

What does "apply broad" usually mean? 10 school? 20? all of them?

Applying broad in my opinion is 20-30 programs with a healthy number of private schools mixed in. GL