Pass/fail schools and specializing

[super112]

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I may want to specialize, or I may not. But will getting into a pass/fail curriculum make it more difficult to get into a specialty program?

 

[strep mutans]

I may want to specialize, or I may not. But will getting into a pass/fail curriculum make it more difficult to get into a specialty program?

Harvard, Columbia, and UCSF are P/F and have some of the highest rates of specialization.

 

[super112]

True but they are all very name-recognized schools. What if a school doesn't have a big name and is pass/fail?

 

[BYU4you]

True but they are all very name-recognized schools. What if a school doesn't have a big name and is pass/fail?

Ie: roseman

Hard to say and no one here really knows.
Boards are also pass/fail

OMFS you have to take a test so that will show how you stand to those that have grades.

Ortho on the other hand doesn't have a test like that. And honestly I have no clue how they decide with all pass/fail.

Some speculate they still have "grades" and will give that to programs you apply to even though they give pass/fail.

 

[fitnessdent]

I believe for ortho, some residencies require the applicants to take the GRE.

 

[darknightzzz]

I believe for ortho, some residencies require the applicants to take the GRE.

GRE for ortho is soo bull. but at least you are not sitting with 100% dental students and with the general population.

 

[Weakfart]

Ie: roseman

Hard to say and no one here really knows.
Boards are also pass/fail

OMFS you have to take a test so that will show how you stand to those that have grades.

Ortho on the other hand doesn't have a test like that. And honestly I have no clue how they decide with all pass/fail.

Some speculate they still have "grades" and will give that to programs you apply to even though they give pass/fail.

Lecom has no specialties to extern at the school though right? Maybe making it a bit more difficult. Not sure about Roseman.

 

[darknightzzz]

Lecom has no specialties to extern at the school though right? Maybe making it a bit more difficult. Not sure about Roseman.

so basically in dental school other than studying to make the grade, you have to do basic science research in summer? and extern in different clinics of different schools if possible?

How can the GRE be used in admission process since you compete with the general population and the stuff on GRE is not even taught in dental school or even undergraduate.

 

[Weakfart]

so basically in dental school other than studying to make the grade, you have to do basic science research in summer? and extern in different clinics of different schools if possible?

How can the GRE be used in admission process since you compete with the general population and the stuff on GRE is not even taught in dental school or even undergraduate.

Askin' the wrong guy here lol. I just want to get into a school first!

 

[BYU4you]

Lecom has no specialties to extern at the school though right? Maybe making it a bit more difficult. Not sure about Roseman.

Roseman doesn't either.
I know multiple people got into specialties out of the first graduating class at roseman however. So it's possible.

 

[Swagger1991]

Roseman had I think 27 out of a class of 64 go on to residencies, including OMFS, Ortho, and Prosthodontics (and had 27 accepted out of like 29 that applied). So, in my opinion, if you work hard and take advantage of externships, you can specialize from anywhere

 

[Weakfart]

Roseman had I think 27 out of a class of 64 go on to residencies, including OMFS, Ortho, and Prosthodontics (and had 27 accepted out of like 29 that applied). So, in my opinion, if you work hard and take advantage of externships, you can specialize from anywhere

Huh, that's impressive!

 

[super112]

Lecom has no specialties to extern at the school though right? Maybe making it a bit more difficult. Not sure about Roseman.

So silly question, but since you seem knowledgable I'll ask. Are externships just summer programs to have more specialty classes? Which will ideally help you get into a specialty program? I'm planning on applying to LECOM, so now I'm not sure if it's something I should reconsider.

 

[ICUrunning]

Roseman had I think 27 out of a class of 64 go on to residencies, including OMFS, Ortho, and Prosthodontics (and had 27 accepted out of like 29 that applied). So, in my opinion, if you work hard and take advantage of externships, you can specialize from anywhere

Source?

 

[Weakfart]

So silly question, but since you seem knowledgable I'll ask. Are externships just summer programs to have more specialty classes? Which will ideally help you get into a specialty program? I'm planning on applying to LECOM, so now I'm not sure if it's something I should reconsider.

I have no idea. Sorry, maybe ask the Dental board. I doubt most of the predents would know.

 

[Weakfart]

So silly question, but since you seem knowledgable I'll ask. Are externships just summer programs to have more specialty classes? Which will ideally help you get into a specialty program? I'm planning on applying to LECOM, so now I'm not sure if it's something I should reconsider.

Reading the description from Penn:

designed to teach the basic principles of medicine and surgery as they relate to dental practice.

This required externship supplements students’ knowledge of oral surgery, anesthesia, oral medicine, operating room technique, and pre- and post-operative care. In addition, it broadens clinical and communication skills as students interact and collaborate with hospital staff and take part in conferences, seminars, and hospital rounds. Externship requirements can be fulfilled at a hospital affiliated with Penn or at a variety of approved sites across the country and around the world. Designed to engage students in the global arena of oral health, the international externships expand students’ perspective of dental education and oral health care delivery in different cultures.

- See more at: http://www.dental.upenn.edu/academi...nternational_externships#sthash.jUdjsnYt.dpuf


It sounds like basically an internship sort of thing.

 

[Swagger1991]

Source?

Dr. Harman. He told us 2 weeks ago when I attended the predental simulation course.