**Official PASS 2024 Endodontic Residency Interviews/Information

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Rocklandm said:
People really act like celebrities here…
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No because I have spicy opinions sometimes and I don't need it getting back to my PD. Endo is very small.
Also, I have been aggressively contacted by applicants this past cycle... so yeah...
You're welcome to reveal yours tho!
 
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Hey everybody, just wanted to give you some hope if you didn’t get in this cycle…from a non-superstar applicant.

-I graduated with a 3.03 GPA and likely lower 10-20% of class is my guess (had major medical situation D1 year and failed a class and had to join the class below me).

-I was in the Army (HPSP) for 3 years so that helped. I had a total of 5 LORs (3 endos), none were professors. I didn’t take the ADAT. I had great working relationship and mentorship from 2 endodontists in the Army, the more the merrier.

-Advice: Apply to as many schools as you can IMHO. I applied to 25 and received 1 interview and 1 acceptance. It just takes one person to notice your application.

-Hours of preparation (personal statement, LORs, endo CE, microscope use) creates yourself a little luck 🍀. I spent months refining my personal statement and buttoning up my application before the cycle opened. If you have a low GPA like me, you want to have a powerful personal statement that speaks volumes more than your dental school GPA. You graduated just like everyone else applying so impress them with your words, because your numbers won’t. Emphasize your teachability and your passion for learning. No one wants to teach a know it all for 2+ years.

-If you get an interview, just be yourself (if you have a good personality lol). Talk to all the residents at the interview and be humble. The selection committee does weigh the residents thoughts on the interviewees…at least where I got in. There will always be someone more qualified than you…but once you get to the interview it’s all about personality and fit with their program. You can be the best dentist ever but if you can’t get along with others you are SOL. (Many have reiterated this on here and it’s 100% the case)

Thank you everyone that has given their advice and helpful tips to applicants, it definitely helped me shape my approach.

Keep on keepin’ on, happiness is in the journey.
 
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dlishiz22 said:
Just submitted my Marquette Application today. This is the only program I am applying to. My stats are GPA 3.812 and rank 24/130. I have been running a private office solo in Wisconsin since graduation. My husband is running a practice that has been in his family for 3 generations and we just cannot relocate. How crazy am I ?
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Hi did you get through. I am planning to apply in the current cycle to only one school because of family. Would love to know from you how that went?
 
Which are the most affordable programs? I know NYU langone, New York VA, UCSF and UCLA pay you- am I missing other programs? Which programs have lower tuitions? Thanks!
 
appleandpie said:
Which are the most affordable programs? I know NYU langone, New York VA, UCSF and UCLA pay you- am I missing other programs? Which programs have lower tuitions? Thanks!
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The most affordable program and dream school is the program that gives you admission, that’s it😁
 
appleandpie said:
Which are the most affordable programs? I know NYU langone, New York VA, UCSF and UCLA pay you- am I missing other programs? Which programs have lower tuitions? Thanks!
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Generally the southern and mid-western state schools will have lower tuition and sometimes a small stipend. These usually only have 2-4 spots per year. The stipends are often not obvious on their website.
 
Hey guys, looking for some advice.

I got a couple interviews last year but ultimately did not get in.

When applying again this year do you all recommend rewriting another personal statement or could I just use the same one?

Also I am taking the ADAT this year but I am currently studying for it and holy crap does it suck. It feels like some of the info is so specific/irrelevant that I am half tempted to eat the test cost and not take it. Do you guys recommend just taking it?

Thanks and I hope we can all get into a program next year!
 
jttzz112 said:
Hey guys, looking for some advice.

I got a couple interviews last year but ultimately did not get in.

When applying again this year do you all recommend rewriting another personal statement or could I just use the same one?

Also I am taking the ADAT this year but I am currently studying for it and holy crap does it suck. It feels like some of the info is so specific/irrelevant that I am half tempted to eat the test cost and not take it. Do you guys recommend just taking it?

Thanks and I hope we can all get into a program next year!
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You probably could use the same. I know I rewrote one every year I applied. I think take it and mark it as a thing you checked. Also maybe don’t apply to ADAT schools 😂
 
jttzz112 said:
Hey guys, looking for some advice.

I got a couple interviews last year but ultimately did not get in.

When applying again this year do you all recommend rewriting another personal statement or could I just use the same one?

Also I am taking the ADAT this year but I am currently studying for it and holy crap does it suck. It feels like some of the info is so specific/irrelevant that I am half tempted to eat the test cost and not take it. Do you guys recommend just taking it?

Thanks and I hope we can all get into a program next year!
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I'm not taking it because I think it's a trash test based on the practice questions. If I forced myself to take it, I have a feeling I would get a below average score. It'll probably look better not taking it at all at that point
 
BasicG said:
I'm not taking it because I think it's a trash test based on the practice questions. If I forced myself to take it, I have a feeling I would get a below average score. It'll probably look better not taking it at all at that point
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Do you have to submit it as part of your application if you don’t like the score?
 
jttzz112 said:
Do you have to submit it as part of your application if you don’t like the score?
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It just asks if you took it. It doesn't ask you to report score on application. Or perhaps it does and that is the reason I am not getting in. 🤔
 
cmjacks5 said:
You probably could use the same. I know I rewrote one every year I applied. I think take it and mark it as a thing you checked. Also maybe don’t apply to ADAT schools 😂
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How many times have you applied?
 
rb19 said:
You are not only an inspiration, but a hero
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lol thanks for the kind words but I am far from that. If you or anyone that reads this post. I’ll be panelist speaker at AAE taking about “application process and what I’ve learned on my journey” Thursday will be the day at 12:45
 
cmjacks5 said:
lol thanks for the kind words but I am far from that. If you or anyone that reads this post. I’ll be panelist speaker at AAE taking about “application process and what I’ve learned on my journey” Thursday will be the day at 12:45
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What were your stats? Why do you think you didn’t get in the first 4 times
 
cmjacks5 said:
Honestly, I don’t think matters at this point.
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To you it doesn’t but it matters to other applicants. It helps them think “oh maybe I’m making the same mistake” or “maybe I have to improve in that aspect” but be selfish king. Your choice.
 
Rocklandm said:
To you it doesn’t but it matters to other applicants. It helps them think “oh maybe I’m making the same mistake” or “maybe I have to improve in that aspect” but be selfish king. Your choice.
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He/she will be panelist at the AAE, you can ask then
 
What should people attending the AAE Meeting do to increase their chances, should we approach and talk to program directors or residents?
Any advice will be appreciated
 
Biggest thing you can improve is your interview skills, nothing else matters once you get an interview.
 
Endo Goat said:
What should people attending the AAE Meeting do to increase their chances, should we approach and talk to program directors or residents?
Any advice will be appreciated
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Basically yeah. There'll be plenty of social events for you to do that with.
If some faculty at your top schools are giving talks, it's a good idea to go to those so you know what their interests are, should an interview come your way from that school.
 
Torshammer said:
Probably true for some programs but not true for many others
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Yeah I definitely felt like the program directors already knew who they were taking for both my interviews. Not to discount achievements but it also felt very political unfortunately
 
jttzz112 said:
Yeah I definitely felt like the program directors already knew who they were taking for both my interviews. Not to discount achievements but it also felt very political unfortunately
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I won't deny this, I think they all have a mental ranking going into interview day. But at least at my program there have been a case of a top candidate who interviewed so badly that it was an obvious hard no despite an amazing resume.
And another case where my PD and faculty loved the candidate but all the residents did not, and he decided not to accept that person
 
redchesus said:
I won't deny this, I think they all have a mental ranking going into interview day. But at least at my program there have been a case of a top candidate who interviewed so badly that it was an obvious hard no despite an amazing resume.
And another case where my PD and faculty loved the candidate but all the residents did not, and he decided not to accept that person
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Without a doubt, jiving with the residents and/or PD can carry some significant weight into the decision process.
 
Wanted to add, all programs do selection differently. In some programs the residents have a quantifiable vote, in other programs residents have power to veto but not to select, and in other programs the residents have no say at all. Know which of the programs you interview at is which - ask their residents at AAE.
 
rein1376 said:
I was not top of my class and I got interviews to Stony Brook, Einstein and Detroit Mercy. I have 4 years experience and an AEGD. I believe my personal statement was very good and I had strong letters of rec.
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Can I ask your advice on personal statements? I really need a strong personal statement and I do not want to be like any other personal statements. What made yours unique?
 
Rocklandm said:
To you it doesn’t but it matters to other applicants. It helps them think “oh maybe I’m making the same mistake” or “maybe I have to improve in that aspect” but be selfish king. Your choice.
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I didn’t see this reply but I am actually a Queen👸🏽! You wouldn’t know by my profile pic. It seems you didn’t attend AAE. It also seems like everyone on here like stats. The reason why I applied a kajillion times lol. Is because of my rank in dental school. I was 80/80. So pick you face up off the ground cuz I’m sure no one’s stats on here was like mines. I own this now because for one idc and two it’s my story.Also I’m 4 weeks from being an Endodontist. While your story or journey may NOT be like mine. Work you tail off and be persistent. Endo will happen for anyone who puts in work. I worked my ASS off. Check my resume it speaks! I also come back to this thread to see how far I came. Again work your hiney off. Endo will happen. This is a numbers game. There is no formula. What works for you may not work for others. Anyways I hope this helps. Also I apologize if I am bragging but idc either lol I am going to brag on myself until FOREVER! 🤭
 
cmjacks5 said:
I didn’t see this reply but I am actually a Queen👸🏽! You wouldn’t know by my profile pic. It seems you didn’t attend AAE. It also seems like everyone on here like stats. The reason why I applied a kajillion times lol. Is because of my rank in dental school. I was 80/80. So pick you face up off the ground cuz I’m sure no one’s stats on here was like mines. I own this now because for one idc and two it’s my story.Also I’m 4 weeks from being an Endodontist. While your story or journey may NOT be like mine. Work you tail off and be persistent. Endo will happen for anyone who puts in work. I worked my ASS off. Check my resume it speaks! I also come back to this thread to see how far I came. Again work your hiney off. Endo will happen. This is a numbers game. There is no formula. What works for you may not work for others. Anyways I hope this helps. Also I apologize if I am bragging but idc either lol I am going to brag on myself until FOREVER! 🤭
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Addendum: stop worrying about what others are doing and what their stats. That’s why I said it didn’t matter! You can get pointers on here sure but DO YOU!
 
cmjacks5 said:
I didn’t see this reply but I am actually a Queen👸🏽! You wouldn’t know by my profile pic. It seems you didn’t attend AAE. It also seems like everyone on here like stats. The reason why I applied a kajillion times lol. Is because of my rank in dental school. I was 80/80. So pick you face up off the ground cuz I’m sure no one’s stats on here was like mines. I own this now because for one idc and two it’s my story.Also I’m 4 weeks from being an Endodontist. While your story or journey may NOT be like mine. Work you tail off and be persistent. Endo will happen for anyone who puts in work. I worked my ASS off. Check my resume it speaks! I also come back to this thread to see how far I came. Again work your hiney off. Endo will happen. This is a numbers game. There is no formula. What works for you may not work for others. Anyways I hope this helps. Also I apologize if I am bragging but idc either lol I am going to brag on myself until FOREVER! 🤭
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Slayyyyy . What’s your ig. Wanna follow your journey
 
cmjacks5 said:
I didn’t see this reply but I am actually a Queen👸🏽! You wouldn’t know by my profile pic. It seems you didn’t attend AAE. It also seems like everyone on here like stats. The reason why I applied a kajillion times lol. Is because of my rank in dental school. I was 80/80. So pick you face up off the ground cuz I’m sure no one’s stats on here was like mines. I own this now because for one idc and two it’s my story.Also I’m 4 weeks from being an Endodontist. While your story or journey may NOT be like mine. Work you tail off and be persistent. Endo will happen for anyone who puts in work. I worked my ASS off. Check my resume it speaks! I also come back to this thread to see how far I came. Again work your hiney off. Endo will happen. This is a numbers game. There is no formula. What works for you may not work for others. Anyways I hope this helps. Also I apologize if I am bragging but idc either lol I am going to brag on myself until FOREVER! 🤭
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Ryan Gosling Clap GIF
 
NaOClDealer said:
Hello All, if anyone has some experience with interviewing at NOVA in the past and willing to share, I would really appreciate it.

Please private message me about it at your convenience.

Thank you!
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any advice
 
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