Low gpa

[dr GAUVA]

Hi i am an orthodontist from India with 3 years experience after MDS and cleared part 1 .... My gpa is 2.36 ..... Should I apply for dds ?? Or i would never get it ?? Plz reply


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[Tia101]

Hey! Admissions in dds are based on multiple criteria. Research, practical skills, personal statement and of course gpa. If you are really interested, give it a shot after clearing part 2. You can improve your gpa by joining a dental course in the US, which is not for licensure. Then try for dds maybe....

 

[dr GAUVA]

Hmm thanks Tia ...... I will work on it ......


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[gabby22]

Hey! Admissions in dds are based on multiple criteria. Research, practical skills, personal statement and of course gpa. If you are really interested, give it a shot after clearing part 2. You can improve your gpa by joining a dental course in the US, which is not for licensure. Then try for dds maybe....

Can you please explain the research part more! How can I get it and what are my duties if I get in thanks

 

[Suzan89]

Hey! Admissions in dds are based on multiple criteria. Research, practical skills, personal statement and of course gpa. If you are really interested, give it a shot after clearing part 2. You can improve your gpa by joining a dental course in the US, which is not for licensure. Then try for dds maybe....

Can you please explain the dental courses to improve gpa? Thanx

 

[Tia101]

Hey! Sorry m not aware of the research part in the US, in India you can take up a project in your university or colg in collaboration with the faculty. The courses though are a lot....you could take up preceptorships for example. I know of UCLA, it does offer some. Then there are dental programs which are non CODA accredited available at universities. These programs are generally a year or 2 long and provide you with good exposure. The AEGD programs offered at multiple univs are also a good option.

 

[gabby22]

Hey! Sorry m not aware of the research part in the US, in India you can take up a project in your university or colg in collaboration with the faculty. The courses though are a lot....you could take up preceptorships for example. I know of UCLA, it does offer some. Then there are dental programs which are non CODA accredited available at universities. These programs are generally a year or 2 long and provide you with good exposure. The AEGD programs offered at multiple univs are also a good option.

Thank you !!! I will look for the preceptorship