OMFS after med school

[cmyoung83]

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I'm just about done with med school and I'm thinking about going into dentistry with the goal of OMFS instead of going through a traditional medical residency. Has anyone out there heard of anyone doing this or is it even possible. If anyone has advice that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gryffindor]

This question is quickly approaching "sticky" status. Here is the most recent discussion from July:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=646394

 

[cmyoung83]

Thanks for your reply, I will do more searching on this topic.

Chris

 

[CanuckDDS]

c'mon over to the darkside Chris. It's a long haul but doable.

 

[cmyoung83]

CanuckDDS- did you switch over?

 

[shabu2]

If you add it all up, it is actually only one more year than the traditional 6yr-OMS. What is one more year in the long run when you are doing what you really love (10yr vs 11yr)?

 

[cdmOMR]

If you add it all up, it is actually only one more year than the traditional 6yr-OMS. What is one more year in the long run when you are doing what you really love (10yr vs 11yr)?

Not to pry, but I find it interesting that a self proclaimed medical student has so much interest/knowledge in the dental specialty field. Are you someone who is thinking about converting to the dental field?

 

[DrReo]

Not to pry, but I find it interesting that a self proclaimed medical student has so much interest/knowledge in the dental specialty field. Are you someone who is thinking about converting to the dental field?

6 yr OMFS/MD ....

 

[CanuckDDS]

CanuckDDS- did you switch over?

Nope, I went the conventional route.

 

[cdmOMR]

6 yr OMFS/MD ....

Ah makes sense... they should have a "Dentist/Med student" status

 

[shabu2]

Ah makes sense... they should have a "Dentist/Med student" status

Its fun to watch pre-dents and dental students light up and post sarcastic remarks.