Won’t have a license when I go active duty.

[TheSandlapper]

Hello, I never would have thought I would have found myself in this situation, but I won’t have a license by the time my active duty status begins. I have taken the boards over and over again and just keep failing. To further complicate the matter I will be getting stationed overseas, so I wouldn’t even be able to take it unless I can return to the US. How screwed am I? What do I even do at this point?

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[Tooth Ferry]

Hello, I never would have thought I would have found myself in this situation, but I won’t have a license by the time my active duty status begins. I have taken the boards over and over again and just keep failing. To further complicate the matter I will be getting stationed overseas, so I wouldn’t even be able to take it unless I can return to the US. How screwed am I? What do I even do at this point?

Find a state that accepts the DLOSCE and do that. Good luck.

 

[TheSandlapper]

Find a state that accepts the DLOSCE and do that. Good luck.

Wow, I didn’t know about this. None of my administrators, faculty, or classmates have mentioned this. This is probably perfect for me.

 

[Tooth Ferry]

Wow, I didn’t know about this. None of my administrators, faculty, or classmates have mentioned this. This is probably perfect for me.

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[Alpha Centauri]

What above said. All will be well

 

[TheSandlapper]

Well the first possible date to take the DLOSCE is July 6’th and I have to report to Germany July 5’th and the Joint Commission on Dental Examinations say they will not allow the test to be taken outside the US or Canada, not even on military bases (I asked them just this morning). Does anyone know if it would be possible to have my orders amended to report a few days later?

 

[D1Bound]

Find a state that accepts the DLOSCE and do that. Good luck.

Why did you suggest this exam? Is it easier?

 

[Tooth Ferry]

Why did you suggest this exam? Is it easier?

No clinical component required.

 

[Tooth Ferry]

Well the first possible date to take the DLOSCE is July 6’th and I have to report to Germany July 5’th and the Joint Commission on Dental Examinations say they will not allow the test to be taken outside the US or Canada, not even on military bases (I asked them just this morning). Does anyone know if it would be possible to have my orders amended to report a few days later?

It’s definitely possible - reach out to MAJ Drayton at HRC, assuming you’re army.

 

[TheSandlapper]

It’s definitely possible - reach out to MAJ Drayton at HRC, assuming you’re army.

Am army, just sent an email. Thank you.

 

[Badgers2]

No clinical component required.

What's the catch to this? Seems like everyone would want to go this route. Is it more difficult to get licensed in certain states for when you get out or if you want to moonlight?

 

[TheSandlapper]

What's the catch to this? Seems like everyone would want to go this route. Is it more difficult to get licensed in certain states for when you get out or if you want to moonlight?

Looks like only a handful of states accept it, also, despite being a prometric based test the vast majority of centers aren’t authorized to offer it. It’s not offered at all in my home state.

 

[lol105]

Hello, I never would have thought I would have found myself in this situation, but I won’t have a license by the time my active duty status begins. I have taken the boards over and over again and just keep failing. To further complicate the matter I will be getting stationed overseas, so I wouldn’t even be able to take it unless I can return to the US. How screwed am I? What do I even do at this point?

have you talked to the assignment officer yet?