International study.

[musicmaker18]

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I would really like to study in Ireland, graduate from an Irish school, and then come back to the U.S. for my post grad studies to be an orthodontist. If I study internationally, would I have trouble practicing in the U.S. as an orthodontist? What are your experiences?

 

[stinky]

ireland sounds like a good idea. all of the dental schools there are very very good. on one hand ireland is a beautiful place and the people are very friendly. on the other hand ireland is cold and depressing and the people are tedious and insular. the cost of living is also an extreme rip-off. you may be required to do 2 more years in most states upon return - just like any other foreign school. although a degree from trinity or ucc would be much more respected than carrib. or eastern europe.

 

[Meggs]

"If I study internationally, would I have trouble practicing in the U.S. as an orthodontist? "

the problem won't be practicing orthodontics in the US, but rather it will be GETTING to be an orthodontics in the US.

US ortho schools are famous for the difficulty to get in. of course they prefer US graduates, but if you're a foreign graduated with a great record you have a good chance. I mean, great GPA, honors, great boards scores, 1 year residency program, etc.

US ortho schools prefer high numbers in anyone, no matter where they come from. So, now that you know, no matter where you study, you better want to start to prepare early for such a competitive process.

but, musicmaker, have you applied to US or Irish schools? Do you have the possibility of going to a US school? Things are way easier if you study here.

good luck!

 

[byrnecj]

Hey! I'm an Irish student from Trinity College. I've lived in Dublin all my life, but I decided to take a year out and go travelling across Europe. I'm currently in Marseilles, France, working in a small company/practice spinoff.
Personally, I would say that there are better places to study than Trinity College, but not in Ireland. I'm sure you're aware that all universities in Ireland nowadays are public- it's a meritocratic system. The idea is that any student of any background can be accepted to a university on the strength of his/her leaving certificate examination scores, ie A-levels or SATs.
As a result of this, higher education in Ireland is terribly underfunded. The government wants everything on the cheap.
Furthermore, Trinity College is located right in the centre of the fair city of Dublin. You will have to pay exorbitant accomodation costs even if you move to the suburbs (if you find somewhere to stay at all).
On the other hand, the university has a very good reputation in Ireland and Britain. If you do not contemplate working in Europe, I'd advise you to stay in the States. Look into it though, and get back to me if you have any questions.

Mise le meas,
Cathal