Noncat internship timeline

[Baconatorwf]

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Planning on taking the CBSE in Feb 2027 during my last year of dental school. I'm a bit confused on when I should be applying to noncat programs. Not sure if my test date is cutting it too close. Any info would be much appreciated!

 

[UMich_2018]

You don't need a CBSE for most, if not all, noncat positions.
It is often listed as optional.

Have the following ready and email them to the program director or coordinators after match:
-personal statement
-updated CV
-dental board passing score
-dental transcripts
-undergrad transcripts (if asked, have it ready)

SOME programs ask for letters of rec so check each school's website and either avoid those programs or have letter writers prepared to send the letters to the program

interviews start after match and post match, but even if you don't get one then, dont worry. Positions are always available, it just may not be at the program you desire. If you really want a certain school, you should contact them in advance or visit their website so you're ready. Also my genuine advice is choose schools that heavily favor their noncats. Once you learn the ins and outs of a hospital after a noncat year, the transition to a cat is SO much easier.
I really would avoid residency programs that don't favor their own. There is usually a reason for that. Residency programs that favor their own noncats means in general noncats are provided with good/strong training, and they know that, which is why those noncats are favored as applicants (assuming the noncat has good grades, a good CBSE, strong work ethic, etc)

 

[jawmangler]

You don't need a CBSE for most, if not all, noncat positions.
It is often listed as optional.

Have the following ready and email them to the program director or coordinators after match:
-personal statement
-updated CV
-NBME pass
-dental transcripts
-undergrad transcripts (if asked, have it ready)

SOME programs ask for letters of rec so check each school's website and either avoid those programs or have letter writers prepared to send the letters to the program

interviews start after match and post match, but even if you don't get one then, dont worry. Positions are always available, it just may not be at the program you desire. If you really want a certain school, you should contact them in advance or visit their website so you're ready. Also my genuine advice is choose schools that heavily favor their noncats. Once you learn the ins and outs of a hospital after a noncat year, the transition to a cat is SO much easier.
I really would avoid residency programs that don't favor their own. There is usually a reason for that. Residency programs that favor their own noncats means in general noncats are provided with good/strong training, and they know that, which is why those noncats are favored as applicants (assuming the noncat has good grades, a good CBSE, strong work ethic, etc)

could i pm you?

 

[UMich_2018]

could i pm you?

sure!

 

[jawmangler]

sure!

says i cant pm you bc your profile is private/limited 🙁

 

[UMich_2018]

says i cant pm you bc your profile is private/limited 🙁

Sorry about that! I reached out to you in a pm

 

[Baconatorwf]

You don't need a CBSE for most, if not all, noncat positions.
It is often listed as optional.

Have the following ready and email them to the program director or coordinators after match:
-personal statement
-updated CV
-dental board passing score
-dental transcripts
-undergrad transcripts (if asked, have it ready)

SOME programs ask for letters of rec so check each school's website and either avoid those programs or have letter writers prepared to send the letters to the program

interviews start after match and post match, but even if you don't get one then, dont worry. Positions are always available, it just may not be at the program you desire. If you really want a certain school, you should contact them in advance or visit their website so you're ready. Also my genuine advice is choose schools that heavily favor their noncats. Once you learn the ins and outs of a hospital after a noncat year, the transition to a cat is SO much easier.
I really would avoid residency programs that don't favor their own. There is usually a reason for that. Residency programs that favor their own noncats means in general noncats are provided with good/strong training, and they know that, which is why those noncats are favored as applicants (assuming the noncat has good grades, a good CBSE, strong work ethic, etc)

Thank you for your response! Are there any noncats you know that take their own? Or is there anywhere I can find this info?

 

[Dr teeth AZ]

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for an OMFS internship or externship on the East Coast to gain hands-on experience in a hospital-based setting. I’d really appreciate any leads or advice.


Thanks in advance!

 

[UMich_2018]

Thank you for your response! Are there any noncats you know that take their own? Or is there anywhere I can find this info?

The programs that I know of that typically take their noncats are: Iowa, Denver, Cincinnati, Henry Ford (both programs in Michigan), UF gainseville, VCU, Christina care, Oklahoma, UMKC.
This info came mostly by reading through SDN threads so I cant confirm accuracy.

When you interview for non-cat positions you can also ask directly about match rates into their program after completion. Just be aware that things can change from year to year. So for example ask how many noncats theyve accepted in the last 5-6 years so you can gauge the general trend. Also ask about their average stats for acceptance to gauge whether or not the program is realistic for you b/c OMFS is all about test scores/CBSE. Some programs are more reasonable in their expectations than others

hope this helps!

 

[RoyalT]

Sorry about that! I reached out to you in a pm

Could you please pm me as well?