IS RESEARCH IMPORTANT FOR OMFS/PEDO? I know you've thought about this question

[Stillmaticbeat]

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Now I know that research is very important if you want to specialize in ortho or endo. But how important is research for if you want to do oral surgery? I heard just do a lot of externships. And for Pedo, I heard they care more about personality. OBV you have to have high board scores and rank. Ive been doing research in college and I'd rather not do it again. I am first author on two papers and I'm wondering if i have to do it again in dental school b/c research is something u should start asap. GET AT ME.

 

[toothfairy85]

We just had a bunch of residents come talk to us yesterday in our Professional Development class. The OMS resident said that research isn't as big of a deal as others, but it still wouldn't hurt. He recommended doing externships. And for pedo... I have heard the same thing. They care about personality more. Unfortunately, you have to have the stats to get the interview so they can see your personality first hand. The DS4 students at my school who were accepted to pedo had more extracurriculars than anything.

 

[new DDS]

YES!!! Research is very important, it is the trend of what to be. Peer review and education is very much where the ADA is going!

 

[ItsGavinC]

YES!!! Research is very important, it is the trend of what to be. Peer review and education is very much where the ADA is going!

I disagree. Your argument is illogical and doesn't relate to post-graduate programs in any way. Research isn't at the top of the list when it comes to what PDs are looking for in applicants. I'd say there are 5-6 other things that come before it.

 

[MAXILLOFACIAL2B]

What it comes down to is the type of program your interested in. For example, if your interested in a more academic program (UCSF, Michigan, Harvard) then I would highly recommend a solid research experience.

 

[UNR.Grad]

I disagree. Your argument is illogical and doesn't relate to post-graduate programs in any way. Research isn't at the top of the list when it comes to what PDs are looking for in applicants. I'd say there are 5-6 other things that come before it.

What do you think they look at primarily? TIA

 

[armorshell]

What do you think they look at primarily? TIA

1. Boards
2. Rank
3. Externships
4. Other

 

[UNR.Grad]

1. Boards
2. Rank
3. Externships
4. Other

Thanks AShell, is that for PEDO or OMFS?