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Peds 2018
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Don't most programs require NBDE Part 1 scores even to apply? If you haven't taken it, aren't you just wasting time and money?
Big Hoss
Any updates from school ? Did anyone hear from Howard university or Case Western University ? I have sent many emails but never received anything stating that my application is complete.
Bump, it's almost interview invite time
Just a bit curious, how many programs are you all applying to? Is the typical number 15-20?
Big Hoss
Big Hoss
23 for me 🙂 but I have been out for 8 years and we are selling our practice- it's all or nothing for me, so I wanted to have as many chances as possible 🙂
I applied to 18. SO and I both getting out of the Army so I can (hopefully) pursue this. Scary and exciting.
Have most people submitted 4 PEFs? Are three strong ones enough... just wondering how much weight having one extra one has. Especially if it'd be good, but nothing great/ personal.
If I had to pick a fourth one I'd be looking at an oral surgeon from my school was was head of student affairs or a lady who was the office manager at the pedo office I worked at. She and I are friends now... but I was fairly strict with some of the staff so given that I can't see the evaluation I'd be nervous about a comment about not working well with others... but she did do a job reference for me and apparently it was really good. Opinions?
If I had to pick a fourth one I'd be looking at an oral surgeon from my school was was head of student affairs or a lady who was the office manager at the pedo office I worked at. She and I are friends now... but I was fairly strict with some of the staff so given that I can't see the evaluation I'd be nervous about a comment about not working well with others... but she did do a job reference for me and apparently it was really good. Opinions?
Just wondering how many other people in the forum applied to some of the LMC programs?
I applied to a bunch all over the country, no word yet here. Anyone else?
I also applied to several all over the country. I haven't heard anything yet.
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Folks heard back a year ago today according to last years thread,so my prediction is first batch of invites by the end of the day
Also LMC Yakima
Anyone hear from LMC Hawaii yet ?
I just realized that I can apply to two more programs.
The deadline is Sep 15th for both the programs. I tried contacting the program but no answer. Do you think it is prudent to apply to those programs this late?
What do you all think?
Thanks
The deadline is Sep 15th for both the programs. I tried contacting the program but no answer. Do you think it is prudent to apply to those programs this late?
What do you all think?
Thanks
I just applied to an extra program after I found out I could apply to it - I contacted the program and they said to go ahead and apply 🙂
No, that's why we have post-match. They announce they have a spot open and someone (who is usually interviewed but didn't match anywhere) will take it.
Thanks for the replies.
I mean programs who initially fill the spot and then the person for whatever reason (no longer wants to do it, personal reasons etc) ends up not going to the program. For example they match in January and then in April they decide they can't go to the program.... does their spot get offered to the next person on the programs list regardless of whether that person has match elsewhere?
I mean programs who initially fill the spot and then the person for whatever reason (no longer wants to do it, personal reasons etc) ends up not going to the program. For example they match in January and then in April they decide they can't go to the program.... does their spot get offered to the next person on the programs list regardless of whether that person has match elsewhere?
Does anyone know how post match works. Is the post match process solely left to the discretion of the program director to pick any candidate they want to?
a. Who gets first preference in the post match...Someone who has been interviewed already at Program A but was not matched vs. someone who has strong credentials and never applied to Program A and is seeking position during the post match process at Program A.
Thanks
Anyone know what programs look at mainly for PASS application?... I forgot to include a volunteer dental clinic I did during dental school- but it is included in my institutional evaluation and on my CV. On my CV it explains the clinic, but the institutional evaluation may not have elaborated on it.
Since my stats are low and I didn't put any extracurriculars in there I hope this doesn't get overlooked!
thanks.
Since my stats are low and I didn't put any extracurriculars in there I hope this doesn't get overlooked!
thanks.
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I got an invite from LMC-Missouri this past week.
Based on last year's thread, it seems most LMC invites happen late August and other programs follow.
Hey guys...I'm a second year resident at UCLA and our director (Dr. Silva) wanted us to spread the word that UCLA will NO LONGER BE REQUIRING the ADAT.
Due to conflicting info on ADEA and UCLA websites it will be waived this year 🙂
Not sure if this deterred any of you from applying but check it out and shoot over an app before September 15 if that was the only thing keeping you from applying.
Good Luck Everyone! Holler!
Ps...just in case you're skeptical you can email admin Jesse Saldana ([email protected]). Don't want anyone thinking I'm trolling the threads. Let him know Marcus sent you if you like.
Due to conflicting info on ADEA and UCLA websites it will be waived this year 🙂
Not sure if this deterred any of you from applying but check it out and shoot over an app before September 15 if that was the only thing keeping you from applying.
Good Luck Everyone! Holler!
Ps...just in case you're skeptical you can email admin Jesse Saldana ([email protected]). Don't want anyone thinking I'm trolling the threads. Let him know Marcus sent you if you like.
Some programs do not require NBDE part 1.
Even if the program doesn't require it, will you be able to get a limited dental license from the state without passing Part 1 and 2?
Big Hoss
For schools that charge tuition, how do you think this affects their competitiveness?
Big Hoss
Big Hoss
That's what I would think as well. But, I also wonder if people are so worried about just getting in that paying for it becomes a mere afterthought, much like dental school admissions.
Big Hoss
Personally I did not apply to any programs that charge tuition, whether they offer a stipend also or not. There was a student in the class ahead of me that matched into NYU's program (not lutheran)... their tuition is like $70k/year plus fees... I'd rather re-apply than find myself in that position.
i'm sorry, i'm applying late and just have a small question. back when i applied to GPR programs, NBDE scores were mailed. however, now it seems like they only send them electronically.
for programs that require you to send them your NBDE scores, do you call each program specifically to ask for the email address you should send it to? or do you just enter the email address of the Program Director listed on ADEA PASS website?
thank you!
for programs that require you to send them your NBDE scores, do you call each program specifically to ask for the email address you should send it to? or do you just enter the email address of the Program Director listed on ADEA PASS website?
thank you!
Once you submit your PASS app, most programs will send you a follow-up email saying where to address the official NBDE scores to. For those that don't, many programs have a residency coordinator who isn't the director but more of a point of contact. In those cases you send it to that person.
You can also just play it safe and make a quick call.
Does anyone know much about Case Western's Pedo program?
Hypothetically... could you send yourself the official NBDE I & II and DAT scores, and then just forward that to the various programs to save the $36 per request from the ADA?
I did not venture that route because most of the programs wanted score report directly sent by the testing agency to them.
I did the same, but every time I paid $36 for the ADA to send an email, a small piece of my sanity left with it..
It's a cash cow for the ADA. Otherwise, your scores could simply be automatically uploaded to PASS because your account is linked to your DENTPIN and your DENTPIN account has all of your testing history right there.
Big Hoss
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I don't think so
The NYU Lutheran administration knew exactly how many programs I have applied to besides their programs
Just curious as to why they (the administration) even mentioned it or why it matters them how many programs you applied to? Guess I don't know all the politics of this whole application process.
Just before the program deadline for the NYU Lutheran programs of August 15th I contacted the central contact email for all their programs. I just asked if all my information had been received and if not if I could know and I would check into it. At that time they responded saying that my application was successfully received and that they could see how many I applied too. I found it odd too. The lady that wrote me was Susan , and her title on the email was :
Information Center Representative
NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine
Is it possible she was referring only to other Lutheran programs? I've spoken to a couple GPR program directors who both said they couldn't see where else we'd applied. Maybe it's different for peds, though.
