I am going to apply for ortho program this year but I am wondering if part 2 is one of the important criteria that they consider in admission. It seems others take part 2 later after pass, which will not be considered in admission. What do you think about this? any truth? Thanks!
how important is part 2 for ortho?
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What about OMFS residency? Is part II score really important to get in or just pass the part II is o.k?
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I have the same question.
how much does part II really count, that is for people who have graduated from dental school already and are now applying for speciality.
I am curious abt oral surgery programs
how much does part II really count, that is for people who have graduated from dental school already and are now applying for speciality.
I am curious abt oral surgery programs
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Part II of the Dental Boards means absolutely ZERO and here's why:
Typically, an applicant will submit their PASS application in June - September. For OMFS, interviews are anywhere from October - December and Match Day is at the end of January.
So if you are so lucky to receive interview invitations and go to interviews, it would be before New Years, usually 4th year dental student don't take the Part II until December or after New Years.
It is highly recommended that you don't take the Part II until you've completed all your OMFS interviews because in that way, you'll have one less item for them to judge your application. Personally, I took the Part II at the end of February AFTER Match Day. My philosophy was, if I matched, then I'll just wing it (aim to just pass), if I didn't match, then I'll study my ass off for Part II (aim for at least a 90).
I matched on Match Day, so I "winged" the Part II and got a phat 80 (studying only 4 days hardcore, didn't even finish the dental decks)!
On the flip side, if you didn't match on Match Day, then you'll want to do well so when you apply again next cycle, your Part II score will be judged with the rest of your application.
Bottom line:
1) if you're applying for Ortho or OMFS, don't take Part II until after Match Day
2) pray to god that you'll match on Match Day
3) if matched, then "wing" the Part II (aim to just pass)
4) if not matched, then you'll have to study your @ss off for the Part II to get a good score
Typically, an applicant will submit their PASS application in June - September. For OMFS, interviews are anywhere from October - December and Match Day is at the end of January.
So if you are so lucky to receive interview invitations and go to interviews, it would be before New Years, usually 4th year dental student don't take the Part II until December or after New Years.
It is highly recommended that you don't take the Part II until you've completed all your OMFS interviews because in that way, you'll have one less item for them to judge your application. Personally, I took the Part II at the end of February AFTER Match Day. My philosophy was, if I matched, then I'll just wing it (aim to just pass), if I didn't match, then I'll study my ass off for Part II (aim for at least a 90).
I matched on Match Day, so I "winged" the Part II and got a phat 80 (studying only 4 days hardcore, didn't even finish the dental decks)!
On the flip side, if you didn't match on Match Day, then you'll want to do well so when you apply again next cycle, your Part II score will be judged with the rest of your application.
Bottom line:
1) if you're applying for Ortho or OMFS, don't take Part II until after Match Day
2) pray to god that you'll match on Match Day
3) if matched, then "wing" the Part II (aim to just pass)
4) if not matched, then you'll have to study your @ss off for the Part II to get a good score
