what do i do?

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hi friends

i'm a foreign trained dentist from India. i have a BDS degree,GPA-3.69,TOEFL (cbt)-263 & a part 1 score of 90% avg..the best for me would be to try for the International dentist program.but i really cant afford that kind of money without a greencard & a co-signer.i want to try for one of the residency programs.but without any outstanding credentials (such as a research experience,paper presentation) is there any possibilty of me being admitted? i 'm utterly clueless ...could anyone suggest me what to do...
your input would be much appreciated..
Thnx..

i've posted the same in 'dental residency' section also,so that someone might help me.

 

[tummala_p]

hai, I understand yur situation but every one are in same boat, i think u should try for programs like radiology, oral patho , oralmedicine, these r also paid programs but not as much as International Dentist program further u can join as unv faculty but u will not get any licence to practise Dentistry. u have good stats u can even try for university AEGD programs like unv of rochester or some other unv , here u r paid with little stifund and no need to pay any fee, further u will be eligible to give WERB with DEANS letter, with this u can only practice in few states. But remember one thing there is nothing for free here especially in US u have to spend some money.

 

[mouth mirror]

thanx a lot for replying.i'll try & apply for the programs u've mentioned.though its non-clinical,i still want to be in the dentistry field...my closest friends and relatives are already talking about a career change !! that's what bothers me..let's see what's awaiting me......
thnx again tummala..

 

[Lakambini19]

You also can apply of Working visa permit & tell them I am needed in the rural areas. Keep in contact with me as I am monitoring the different States legislations for FTDs. Also an alternative root is to apply for research.Th e only thing is you will bored our of your mind.

Li

 

[mouth mirror]

You also can apply of Working visa permit & tell them I am needed in the rural areas. Keep in contact with me as I am monitoring the different States legislations for FTDs. Also an alternative root is to apply for research.Th e only thing is you will bored our of your mind.

Li

thnx a lot..

 

[VT-ASJ]

besides Rochester, what other AEGD programs open the gate for licensure? I've also heard that you need to have US Green Card to be eligible for licensure? Is it true.