Pre NBDE , NBDE and Post NBDE queries

[impactedmind]

Hey everyone I have realized that the journey to gain entry into an advanced standing program for an international dentist is very difficult. And everybody needs determination , motivation and support. I am starting this thread for any international dentist who has started this journey and has any query , difficulty.
Just post it here and i request the senior members like Hope4 , Appu09 , Bhavi4all and all others who have been through all this help solve these queries.
Even ill try to help out as much as i know.
Come on its our time to show gratitude as we were also once in their place and this forum helped us a lot.

 

[bhavi4all]

I am IN !!! All set for the queries ... Shoot !!

 

[PrinSaini]

I am IN !!! All set for the queries ... Shoot !!

Thanks .

1)I have the dental decks from 2009-10.........Should I go for 2011-12 or the other will work?
2) I am still doing my Internship , and figuring out the new pass/fail system, strong resume/SOP is needed..............what short term courses etc can I do to improve it.

 

[Hope4]

Thanks .

1)I have the dental decks from 2009-10.........Should I go for 2011-12 or the other will work?
2) I am still doing my Internship , and figuring out the new pass/fail system, strong resume/SOP is needed..............what short term courses etc can I do to improve it.

1) 2009-2010 should work just fine.
2) Some online CEs are available, shadowing, volunteering and research might also improve your application.

 

[Hope4]

Keep in mind that each school has (slightly or sometimes completely) different requirements, and they give different importance for each part of the application, so getting to know those specific requirements will help on building your resume and application accordingly, and will also give you a better idea on where would you be a better fit.

One other thing that I would strongly recommend is going through older threads and using the searching tool on SDN, most of the time answer to someone's questions might be there already, and even better responded with much more information.

 

[PrinSaini]

Keep in mind that each school has (slightly or sometimes completely) different requirements, and they give different importance for each part of the application, so getting to know those specific requirements will help on building your resume and application accordingly, and will also give you a better idea on where would you be a better fit.

One other thing that I would strongly recommend is going through older threads and using the searching tool on SDN, most of the time answer to someone's questions might be there already, and even better responded with much more information.

thanks for info👍

 

[appu09]

Thanks .

1)I have the dental decks from 2009-10.........Should I go for 2011-12 or the other will work?
2) I am still doing my Internship , and figuring out the new pass/fail system, strong resume/SOP is needed..............what short term courses etc can I do to improve it.

if you are still in internship I would recommend you attend as many conferences you can and also try and present a few papers..also try and build up a good extra curricular resume while you still in college..like sports, debates anything...if you are already working under someone part time then good else would recommend working under someone to get some exp on your resume( also gets you a good clinical recommendation)

 

[PrinSaini]

if you are still in internship I would recommend you attend as many conferences you can and also try and present a few papers..also try and build up a good extra curricular resume while you still in college..like sports, debates anything...if you are already working under someone part time then good else would recommend working under someone to get some exp on your resume( also gets you a good clinical recommendation)

Thanks sir,
I have won many prizes in Debates in my high school at district level............But I had only tropies for that and no certificate was issued to me..Should I include it in my resume?
same goes for sports in my College👎
I am already assisting my one proffesor in his clinic.
Is there any thing other can be done like some workshops that can be attended?.If yes , plz provide some info on those.
I am already attending IDA conferances.

 

[appu09]

Thanks sir,
I have won many prizes in Debates in my high school at district level............But I had only tropies for that and no certificate was issued to me..Should I include it in my resume?
same goes for sports in my College👎
I am already assisting my one proffesor in his clinic.
Is there any thing other can be done like some workshops that can be attended?.If yes , plz provide some info on those.
I am already attending IDA conferances.

yeah you can put them down on your resume..but include more of dental college achievements...I dont know much about workshops outside US sorry about that..but try searching online for any workshops near your city..like hands on implant training and all

 

[impactedmind]

Yes add conferences to your resume ......if u are from Mumbai there is a World Dental Show which occurs every year... This year it's in October . There are lectures and hands on courses from very respected speakers. There are lectures from speakersfrom UCSF UOP and they give you an attendance certificate and even a certificate for a hands on course done... Trust me it makes a huge difference in you resume..And if u apply to these two colleges then it makes even more of a difference.....

 

[PrinSaini]

Yes add conferences to your resume ......if u are from Mumbai there is a World Dental Show which occurs every year... This year it's in October . There are lectures and hands on courses from very respected speakers. There are lectures from speakersfrom UCSF UOP and they give you an attendance certificate and even a certificate for a hands on course done... Trust me it makes a huge difference in you resume..And if u apply to these two colleges then it makes even more of a difference.....

Mumbai is no problem, I can go there.(although I live in Punjab)😀

thank you👍

 

[bhavi4all]

Then there is one in Delhi every year ...Try there .. ( i am from punjab too 😀 ) ... Anyways.. Conferences do matter.. But what matters is try to give presentations there... Each presentation improves your resume many folds... I dont wanna discourage you or give you a wrong idea, but in my case, conferences didnt matter at all .. I mean i didnt write that in resume , and i wasnt asked about them in interview too ... But thats just my case.. They do matter .. But presentation is the precious jewel here ! ..

 

[bhavi4all]

👍 I totally agree with this.. Its my humble request to you all .. Dont make a habit of spoon feeding.. Just try to search the info first yourself.. Forum has whole world of info on it. You just need to search it . Try putting your keywords in the search box on top right, you ll find everything , and may be from even more experienced people , and even more detailed.Its for your benefit . You ll always learn all kinda stuff from reading the discussions happened over the years on this forum !! But even then if you dont find the info you need, there is always "Hope" 😉 ... lol..and Appu too ...

One other thing that I would strongly recommend is going through older threads and using the searching tool on SDN, most of the time answer to someone's questions might be there already, and even better responded with much more information.

 

[appu09]

👍 I totally agree with this.. Its my humble request to you all .. Dont make a habit of spoon feeding.. Just try to search the info first yourself.. Forum has whole world of info on it. You just need to search it . Try putting your keywords in the search box on top right, you ll find everything , and may be from even more experienced people , and even more detailed.Its for your benefit . You ll always learn all kinda stuff from reading the discussions happened over the years on this forum !! But even then if you dont find the info you need, there is always "Hope" 😉 ... lol..and Appu too ...

👍

 

[icedmocha32]

I totally agree with the other posts. Still I would like to add one more important thing that helped me. It's about publications which were asked separately in the application form CAAPID. Try to publish on dental topics in school's magazine or regional journals.
-Thanks

 

[dentist1190]

hey . .. i did bds from india nd now got citizenship of usa on martial basis... i want to ask is there any time limit or age limit for giving nbde after graduating... ??? as m planning to give nbde aftr 2 yrs . .. pls reply
thanks 🙂

 

[Vancitydentist]

No there isn't . But start building CV as well as admissions are based on not only passing.

 

[demra]

Hey everyone I have realized that the journey to gain entry into an advanced standing program for an international dentist is very difficult. And everybody needs determination , motivation and support. I am starting this thread for any international dentist who has started this journey and has any query , difficulty.
Just post it here and i request the senior members like Hope4 , Appu09 , Bhavi4all and all others who have been through all this help solve these queries.
Even ill try to help out as much as i know.
Come on its our time to show gratitude as we were also once in their place and this forum helped us a lot.

hello,
can i ask u some questions for which i m havin a doubt?i m planning to give nbde part 1 by dec .then give toeffl by feb.do u think i will b able to apply for 2014 .or i need to wait for 2015 CAAPID cycle.

 

[Jatinzzy]

i have just completed my second year is ece required after second yr???
what is the purpose of eligibility form???how can i apply for exam as in how will i get an eligibility number

 

[Neelkhant]

Hi, I am going to take my NBDE part 1 in June end. But i feel I am not that ready for it. i work part time and i am married, so also includes a lot of family responsibilities. But could somebody please guide me regarding preparation. all i have is the latest dental decks. are asda papers really helpful?