Ima shoot for the scholarship they offer. Otherwise, private loans. I’ll pay any dime for that specialist tag.
You don’t think it’s worth it to just reapply or stay a GP? What benefits does the specialist tag give?
Ima shoot for the scholarship they offer. Otherwise, private loans. I’ll pay any dime for that specialist tag.
not having to work as GP (assuming you don't like that)You don’t think it’s worth it to just reapply or stay a GP? What benefits does the specialist tag give?
More $$$$. Ideally speacilaist earn more. I think it will pay off in the long run. Plus i actually wanna be one.You don’t think it’s worth it to just reapply or stay a GP? What benefits does the specialist tag give?
And that is how they can charge exuberant prices... They know there will always be a customer willing to pay for that specialist tag and the price will only go higher.Ima shoot for the scholarship they offer. Otherwise, private loans. I’ll pay any dime for that specialist tag.
Last year someone DM’d their IG account and asked about interviews lol. Kind of nervous to do that myselfHow about usc?
I don’t make the rules. I just play the game. Good luck to you.And that is how they can charge exuberant prices... They know there will always be a customer willing to pay for that specialist tag and the price will only go higher.
@Bobstreet are you still looking for someone to switch Detroit Mercy? I messaged you.Hi everyone! I wanted to create a common thread for anyone looking to switch interview dates so that they're easily accessible. Every request is listed chronologically and directly quoted from the OP. If I'm missing something or if you no longer need to switch, feel free to edit and repost an update. Hope this helps!
carrots918
Hi! Is anyone interviewing at UNC on 10/24 able to please switch dates with me? I am signed up for the 10/25 date and am unable to attend that day. Please let me know, thank you very much!!
nightowl54
@ UNC Chapel Hill interviewees: I’m currently scheduled to interview on Tuesday 10/25, but I’m looking to switch to Monday 10/24. Please DM me if you can/want to switch!
snaparay293798
If anyone has an interview at Texas A&M on October 25th or 26th and would be willing to switch to October 27th, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
OrthoHopeful1234
I'm having the same issue! If someone could switch to the 27th who has an interview on the 25th or 26th?
teethschool
Third person but worth a shot. If you have a Texas A&M interview on 10/25 or 10/26 and would be willing to switch to 10/27, please let me know! Thanks!
future_nostalgia
Anyone interviewing at UConn on 10/20 that is willing to switch to 10/21 please let me know! thanks!!
samboedee
If anyone has a Pittsburgh interview on Tuesday 10/25 and wants to switch to Monday 10/24, please let me know!
dentzo
Can anyone can switch Texas A&M dates? I have the 10/27 interview date but need to switch to 10/25 or 10/26. If anyone needs to switch to 10/27 and wants to swap, let me know. Thx!
Bobstreet
Anyone interviewing at Detroit Mercy and able to switch interview times? I'm currently scheduled for 8:00 AM (EST) on November 3rd for a virtual interview and am hoping to switch to an in-person interview on November 4th or a different virtual interview time on November 3rd.
dentig
UNC interviewees......does anyone want to switch me dates? I am currently scheduled to interview on Monday Oct 24 with the social the night before but need to switch to Tuesday Oct 25. Are there any UNC interviewees that want to switch from Tuesday to Monday? DM me if you're interested.
Bobstreet
Anyone interviewing at Marquette on Friday 10/28 and able to switch interview dates? I'm currently scheduled for a Thursday interview but will only able to attend the Friday interviews.
at this point I gave up, should've went to their open house event, maybe they would have liked me enough to send an invite my wayHave we heard anything from Jacksonville?
Lol, the open house is this thursdayat this point I gave up, should've went to their open house event, maybe they would have liked me enough to send an invite my way
Anybody planning on going to this or is it definitely a waste of time? Sounds like it isn’t just ortho and other programs will be there as well so not sure how useful it isLol, the open house is this thursday
yeah I know but I can't go.Lol, the open house is this thursday
not smartIma shoot for the scholarship they offer. Otherwise, private loans. I’ll pay any dime for that specialist tag.
There were two people in my class in dental school who didn’t get any interviews, worked as GPs for a year, reapplied with a revamped personal statement, recommendations, etc and ended up marching in he next cycle at programs significantly better than the scam that is GSOnot having to work as GP (assuming you don't like that)
not wasting another year and another year and another year because what will change next year?
Say you go to GPR, you will still apply again while you are still in GPR, what have you accomplished so far? you just graduated 2 months ago and what you have to show for?
l know many people who have very high gpa and still didn't get more than 1 interview.
So yeah, it is def worth it if you want to be an orthodontist.
The only bad side is that they don't do federal loan, and it's a 3 year program.
Sounds personal.There were two people in my class in dental school who didn’t get any interviews, worked as GPs for a year, reapplied with a revamped personal statement, recommendations, etc and ended up marching in he next cycle at programs significantly better than the scam that is GSO
Ima GP now. Wish me luck.not smart
You’re way better off working as a GP for a year and reapplying to get into a program that won’t churn out an untrained orthodontist and putting you in nearly half a million dollars in debt
I emailed the JU grad admissions guy who the open house email came from. He said that open house invite was completely separate from Ortho interviews, and that interview invites would be coming out this week.at this point I gave up, should've went to their open house event, maybe they would have liked me enough to send an invite my way
His wording was “not related in any way”. I think it was just a mass advertising email sent out with very poor timingI emailed the JU grad admissions guy who the open house email came from. He said that open house invite was completely separate from Ortho interviews, and that interview invites would be coming out this week.
That program affects the viability of the entire specialty and also churns out untrained orthodontists. It's not personal, but it does affect every single person who currently is or wants to become an orthodontist.Sounds personal.
Didn’t apply there but I wonder how the program got accredited. I’m passionate about orthodontics but this is definitely not the route to do so. I feel like you have to sacrifice so much to go there. Just wait another year and shoot your shot again while making money. Don’t be desperate, be wise.That program affects the viability of the entire specialty and also churns out untrained orthodontists. It's not personal, but it does affect every single person who currently is or wants to become an orthodontist.
The only people who blindly defend GSO on SDN are the ones whose resume is too poor to get an interview at a legitimate orthodontic residency
The bar for accreditation is woefully low. And CODA does not care one bit about the viability of the field since they very easily fall for the fake plea of “increasing access to care.” Case in point: GSO was just approved to increase their class size to 45 per class. They are now able to have more residents in ONE class than the largest ortho program in the country (Saint Louis University) has in their ENTIRE program.Didn’t apply there but I wonder how the program got accredited. I’m passionate about orthodontics but this is definitely not the route to do so. I feel like you have to sacrifice so much to go there. Just wait another year and shoot your shot again while making money. Don’t be desperate, be wise.
Two of my classmates got accepted into this program earlier this week.Has anyone heard from Loma Linda?
Why do you have this point of view? I truly wanna know. (I do have other interviews btw).That program affects the viability of the entire specialty and also churns out untrained orthodontists. It's not personal, but it does affect every single person who currently is or wants to become an orthodontist.
The only people who blindly defend GSO on SDN are the ones whose resume is too poor to get an interview at a legitimate orthodontic residency
Malice in your heart. But “no friends in medicine” so to speak so I get it. To my knowledge they will accept loans later in the future but relatively new programs are not eligible for federal funding perhaps.The bar for accreditation is woefully low. And CODA does not care one bit about the viability of the field since they very easily fall for the fake plea of “increasing access to care.” Case in point: GSO was just approved to increase their class size to 45 per class. They are now able to have more residents in ONE class than the largest ortho program in the country (Saint Louis University) has in their ENTIRE program.
Gotta love capitalist greed hiding behind the facade of “increasing access to care.” They very well know the vast majority of their students will never touch an underserved area after graduation. It’s a money machine, not a proper educational organization. Which is evidenced by the fact that they don’t even accept student loans.
There will always be those desperate enough to go to GSO despite all the many red flags. Good luck to them, they’ll need it
What makes it unwise if they offer the same thing? I’m interested in your POV. again, my allegiance isn’t anywhere, I’m only an aspirant at the moment. LolDidn’t apply there but I wonder how the program got accredited. I’m passionate about orthodontics but this is definitely not the route to do so. I feel like you have to sacrifice so much to go there. Just wait another year and shoot your shot again while making money. Don’t be desperate, be wise.
When?Howard went out
I believe you are expected to do so. Otherwise, what would you do if you do end up matching with a school?So if we get an offer from a non-match school do we have to withdrawal from match?
Got mine today.When?
Nov 3rdWhen?
can’t match twice. But if one does not match during phase 1. He/she should be able to participate in phase 2.If one has some gpr interviews that takes place in nov/dec, can we still do match for ortho, and attend these interviews. There is a really low chance of me getting matched, so I don't know what is the protocol in this case. Can they know we are in match for ortho?
Something to consider as well is how you are perceived by your peers, namely other orthodontists. I'm not saying that this is fair but it is the reality that there are certain programs that are not well respected by those in the field.Serious question, how does anyone plan to pay the tuition and fees for Georgia? I just calculated tuition and fees for the 3 years and it’s $381,000! This is not including living expenses and other expenditures l, which could easily add another $50-75k per year. Is it even worth it at that point if it’s the only program we get in?
Something to consider as well is how you are perceived by your peers, namely other orthodontists. I'm not saying that this is fair but it is the reality that there are certain programs that are not well respected by those in the field.
Thanks for sharing. Do you mind also sharing the couple other programs that were discussed?Absolutely. Very few in the ortho community respect GSO. One program director from a top tier Ortho program from whom I sought advice from when I was applying to programs told me that GSO (among a couple other programs) was beneath me and that I should not even bother wasting my money to apply. Keep in mind I was told this even though my stats (3.69 GPA) were considered low for an Ortho applicant
Open it. lolGetting mail from Temple Orthodontics today, should I assume its a rejection?
I asked. Anywhere between 1-3 weeks.Any one got a interview in Jacksonville and know when they will send acceptances?
I'm applying this year and haven't gotten in yet, so take this for what it's worth, but here is my advice.Hello everyone. I am looking at applying next year to residency, so Im sorry for crashing this year’s thread. I am getting nervous and anxious about the possibility of not getting into a program. I am wondering as I plan out this next year what the best options moving forward are. My gpa is around 3.75 (I expect it to maintain around that before applications), my class rank is 30/120 (this may fluctuate since many in my class are pushing for residencies), I have some research from under grad, and am starting ortho research soon. I am worried about getting letter of recommendations from ortho faculty, as many of them are not approachable at my school. I still have yet to take the GRE, but Im worried with the research I’ve done that my application wouldn’t be competitive due to my class rank, and possibly the fault of having a strong letter of rec from an ortho faculty.
Should I look at going through the match? Or applying to schools not part of the match? Or would that be a waste, and should I just be looking to apply to an internship program? The one thing I have learned from this forum is that GSO is not an option, i’d rather take my loses. Thanks!
Good luck.I asked. Anywhere between 1-3 weeks.