NDBE I scores needed to specialize

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I just took boards part I and want to know what kind of scores I need in order to specialize. Anyone have any idea? Or what kind of formula is used to look at applicants based on their grades and part I &II scores?

Thanks!

 

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I just took boards part I and want to know what kind of scores I need in order to specialize. Anyone have any idea? Or what kind of formula is used to look at applicants based on their grades and part I &II scores?

Thanks!

Part I 90+ top 10% is ideal for all specialities. Higher is better.
Also you should work at getting:
1) recommendation x3 for PASS
2) research
3) community service
4) externships - if doing oral surgery
5) ASDA, class officer etc helps
Part II is not a factor unless you apply after graduating


The good positions in the top programs in any speciality are all very competetive....

Overall in my opinion:
Endo is possibly the hardest to get a position
Ortho, and Oral surgery are probably next
Pedo is becoming very competetive
Perio is fairly competetive
GPR/AEGD and Pros are probably the least competitive
I don't know anyone who has applied for oral path

look in the residency forums

natmatch.com also has the PASS statistics
http://natmatch.com/dentres/matres.htm

 

[Doggie]

one of my classmates actually got 100 on the computer exam!!!! 😱

 

[ItsGavinC]

one of my classmates actually got 100 on the computer exam!!!! 😱

That's amazing! Hopefully they match somewhere 😀

 

[chinchaz]

That's amazing! Hopefully they match somewhere 😀

An actual 100 I thought that they make you retake it if you get a perfect score...

 

[cuneatus2]

one of my classmates actually got 100 on the computer exam!!!! 😱

I thought 99 was the highest score possible.

 

[Doggie]

I thought 99 was the highest score possible.

That's what I thought.....but apparently if you can claim that you are handicapped and ride on a donkey, they give you that extra point.

 

[psiyung]

That's what I thought.....but apparently if you can claim that you are handicapped and ride on a donkey, they give you that extra point.

jeebus 😱

 

[cuneatus2]

one of my classmates actually got 100 on the computer exam!!!! 😱

Newsflash: Your classmate is a liar.

 

[unlvdmd]

Newsflash: Your classmate is a liar.

Did they also say they got into dental school in November? Same kinds of idiots...

 

[chinchaz]

Did they also say they got into dental school in November? Same kinds of idiots...[/QUOTE

I bet that the person who got the 100 is the best student in your class as well. Basically if you get a 100 you are the best and everyone should know it.