Navy How to be a competitive applicant for specialty (OMFS) programs

[boyinblue]

I'm currently a D1 HSCP and wanted to know what the process is to be a competitive applicant for an Oral Surgery residency (immediately upon graduating dental school) through a Navy program as well as what the steps are to apply.

I understand it's probably too early to decide if specializing is for me or not. I also understand specialty programs are offered according to the needs of the Navy.

My initial recruiter recommended I just focus on my grades. This left the impression that GPA/Rank is the only important major factor. I've read in SDN forums that for most civilian residency programs they want to see grades/rank, extra curricular, research, etc. What does the Navy want to see?

Additionally, when do I apply for a program and what do I need to have done before I apply?

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[vellnueve]

Grades, class rank, CBSE score, extern at Navy programs.

As for the application process, it has been discussed ad nauseum and a simple search of the forums should get you the answers.

 

[yappy]

Grades, class rank, CBSE score, extern at Navy programs.

As for the application process, it has been discussed ad nauseum and a simple search of the forums should get you the answers.

What is a desirable CBSE score range for Navy programs? Specifically for applicants that graduated from P/F unranked programs. Thank you.

 

[vellnueve]

As high as you can get.

Do your best, then apply.