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I'm going to be starting dental school in the summer and just want to start thinking ahead. I don't want to wait till the last minute! I am going to get involved in endo research right away.
Where can I do endodontics externships?
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This is a great document written by UCSF residents. It is definitely worth checking this document to plan your way into Endo residency. Best of luck on your dental education.
https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/career.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/DentistryresidencyEndodontics.pdf
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i did a 3 day externship at Penn. I also shadowed at VCU, buffalo, Tufts, and BU. No externships will allow you to do anything hands on by yourself (so basically it is all just shadowing with the possibility of assisting). I also did a 1 week mixed GP/perio/endo externship through Alpha Omega dental fraternity that took place in different private offices.
like other people said, for right now focus on your rank. that can't be stressed enough. however, you can start shadowing private endo's ASAP. a couple hours during breaks or weekends if you can find the time to still be on top of your school work. grades and demonstration of interest are what got me my top choice program.
paid programs will most likely not look at you as a new grad applicant (if you are applying in D4 year). most programs require private practice experience or a GPR. there are select few program directors who outright say they don't care about experience or not- make sure you find out whether the programs you apply to fall under this category before you waste your $150 in application fees. also, some schools favor their own, and have limited spots (so probably also a waste of your money to apply if you are out of state).
like other people said, for right now focus on your rank. that can't be stressed enough. however, you can start shadowing private endo's ASAP. a couple hours during breaks or weekends if you can find the time to still be on top of your school work. grades and demonstration of interest are what got me my top choice program.
paid programs will most likely not look at you as a new grad applicant (if you are applying in D4 year). most programs require private practice experience or a GPR. there are select few program directors who outright say they don't care about experience or not- make sure you find out whether the programs you apply to fall under this category before you waste your $150 in application fees. also, some schools favor their own, and have limited spots (so probably also a waste of your money to apply if you are out of state).
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This is dated 2009. I would also find other documents.
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http://www.aae.org/publications-and-research/the-paper-point.aspx
From the AAE website: "The Paper Point, is an e-newsletter designed specifically for residents and young endodontists by the Resident and New Practitioner Committee. It was originally developed to deliver timely news, helpful hints and general information of importance to young endodontists."
From the AAE website: "The Paper Point, is an e-newsletter designed specifically for residents and young endodontists by the Resident and New Practitioner Committee. It was originally developed to deliver timely news, helpful hints and general information of importance to young endodontists."
