getting in to residency -a read breakout
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residencyTRANSCRIPT
Andrew Read-Fuller, DDSASDA Western Regional MeetingNovember 5, 2011
Before you apply…
The application process
After interviews are over
Extracurricular activities
Board Exam/Standardized Tests
Externships
NBDE: Pass/Fail
GRE
NBME
“Specialty” Test
Typically 1-4 weeks
Direct patient care vs. Observation
OMS: essentially required, optional for other specialties
Consider geography
What are programs looking for? Letters of recommendation Personal statement Making your CV Personal Potential Index (PPI) Postdoctoral Application Support Service
(PASS) Choosing where to apply Interviews
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
Source: ADEA FADEA Survey
WHO? Faculty who know you and have worked
with you in a clinical settingAcademics in your specialty of
interest (especially OMS) “Department” Letter “Dean’s” Letter
Highlight accomplishments, not just leadership positions
Appropriate font/formatting
Beware appropriate length limits
Get help from someone with experience!
New this year on PASS
Existed previously for graduate school applications
Evaluation on six categories
Importance to program directors (?)
Intended to make life easier
Restrictive limits in certain categories
Beware application “deadlines”
Search program websites to assure accurate application requirements
2 x 2 photoApplication feeCVCopy of board scoresPrinted letters of recommendationSupplemental application materials
MYTH #1:
Interviews are always one-on-one.
REALITY:
Group or “panel” style is common.
MYTH #2:
The interview stops once you leave the room.
REALITY:
You’re being interviewed until you match.
MYTH #3:
Only faculty will interview you.
REALITY:
Residents, staff, etc. are all important. (see myth #2)
MYTH #4:
This won’t be like dental school interviews. Questions will all be
substantive.
REALITY:
Be ready for anything!
MYTH #5:
The interviewer asks all the questions.
REALITY:
You’d better have some questions ready too!
Common Questions:
Why OMS/orthodontics/endodontics?Where else are you applying?
Why our program?Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What is your greatest weakness?What is your greatest strength?
Do you have any questions for me?
REMEMBER…
Your goal: be their #1 rank“I really want to go to your
program”
Thank-you notes: be flattering
The MATCH
Wrapping-up dental school Regional board exams (now is the
time) Finishing graduation requirements
OMS, GPR/AEGD, Ortho,pediatrics, anesthesia
ALWAYS favors the applicant (rank ‘em how you like ‘em)
Rank every program (unless you’d rather not get in at all)
Include all other specialties (endo, perio, etc.) as well as some ortho programs
Be prepared to make a quick decision!
