Residency Resources

[toothmonster24]

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Hi all! I am a D2 and am starting to think about residencies after dental school. I am having trouble finding resources in terms of what class ranks, requirements (ex: ADAT, research) are accepted by specialities/programs. Is there a place where all this information is compiled? How did you learn more about programs to get a general idea of what they want?

I've gone through some residency acceptance threads and the MATCH stats (not specific), but I'm thinking there has to be more info out there (like how dental schools had average GPA and DAT for acceptance posted).

Thanks!!

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

Hi all! I am a D2 and am starting to think about residencies after dental school. I am having trouble finding resources in terms of what class ranks, requirements (ex: ADAT, research) are accepted by specialities/programs. Is there a place where all this information is compiled? How did you learn more about programs to get a general idea of what they want?

I've gone through some residency acceptance threads and the MATCH stats (not specific), but I'm thinking there has to be more info out there (like how dental schools had average GPA and DAT for acceptance posted).

Thanks!!

What specialty are you interested in?

Big Hoss

 

[deleted923283]

Hi all! I am a D2 and am starting to think about residencies after dental school. I am having trouble finding resources in terms of what class ranks, requirements (ex: ADAT, research) are accepted by specialities/programs. Is there a place where all this information is compiled? How did you learn more about programs to get a general idea of what they want?

I've gone through some residency acceptance threads and the MATCH stats (not specific), but I'm thinking there has to be more info out there (like how dental schools had average GPA and DAT for acceptance posted).

Thanks!!

Google "Student Doctor Network how to match X" with X being the speciality. Or Google "Student Doctor Network 2019 X match". Here's what I've heard among classmates (Don't hold me to any of these, do your own research)...


GPRs: Too many programs to make generalizations. Class rank, ADAT, LORs, dental school, personality all come into play.

OMFS: CBSE exam is THE main factor. Class rank should be top 10% but not a deal breaker. You need several externships. Letter of Rec from director is necessary.

Ortho: GRE exam. Class rank is THE main factor, should be top 5. Research is necessary.

Endo: ADAT exam. Class rank is very important, should be top 5-10%. Very difficult to match straight from school, as a majority of programs require work experience. If no work experience, expected to have hefty amount of Endo experience from school. Letters of recommendations are important. Externships are a bonus. Research is a bonus.

Peds: Personality, letters of recommendation, and experience with children are the biggies. Class rank isn't a huge deal. I don't think there is an exam. Externships expected.

Perio: Class rank isn't a big deal. I believe many programs are jumping on the ADAT now. Externships are recommended.

Prosth: Not sure about exam. Letters are probably very important. Class rank isn't deal breaker. Need to show you have passion for big cases - I believe they ask about cases you've done throughout school.

Radio/Path/Anesthesia: Very program specific and generalizations can't be made.

 

[toothmonster24]

What specialty are you interested in?

Big Hoss

Looking into GPRs, Peds, Anesthesia, and Endo for now!

 

[toothmonster24]

Google "Student Doctor Network how to match X" with X being the speciality. Or Google "Student Doctor Network 2019 X match". Here's what I've heard among classmates (Don't hold me to any of these, do your own research)...


GPRs: Too many programs to make generalizations. Class rank, ADAT, LORs, dental school, personality all come into play.

OMFS: CBSE exam is THE main factor. Class rank should be top 10% but not a deal breaker. You need several externships. Letter of Rec from director is necessary.

Ortho: GRE exam. Class rank is THE main factor, should be top 5. Research is necessary.

Endo: ADAT exam. Class rank is very important, should be top 5-10%. Very difficult to match straight from school, as a majority of programs require work experience. If no work experience, expected to have hefty amount of Endo experience from school. Letters of recommendations are important. Externships are a bonus. Research is a bonus.

Peds: Personality, letters of recommendation, and experience with children are the biggies. Class rank isn't a huge deal. I don't think there is an exam. Externships expected.

Perio: Class rank isn't a big deal. I believe many programs are jumping on the ADAT now. Externships are recommended.

Prosth: Not sure about exam. Letters are probably very important. Class rank isn't deal breaker. Need to show you have passion for big cases - I believe they ask about cases you've done throughout school.

Radio/Path/Anesthesia: Very program specific and generalizations can't be made.

Thank you!! I am thinking of taking the ADAT and it seems like many programs in all the specialities look at it.

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

Looking into GPRs, Peds, Anesthesia, and Endo for now!

Ivy.ch gave a pretty good breakdown. Try to maybe narrow it down by the start of 3rd year. Then you can really work on tailoring your application the year before you apply.

Big Hoss

PS: In the mean time, keep your grades up, look for service and leadership opportunities, and maybe see if any faculty are doing research that might interest you.

 

[averageasian]

You need to be top 5 for ortho? Damn.

 

[Big Time Hoosier]

You need to be top 5 for ortho? Damn.

I feel like if you’re in the top 20% of your class you’ve got a good shot for all specialties.

Big Hoss

 

[deleted923283]

You need to be top 5 for ortho? Damn.

I’m biased because I go to public school. Obviously top 5 isn’t a deal breaker, but that should be the goal. At the big name schools, it’s probably more lenient given the student population.