With the first ADAT testing period approaching, I wanted to provide an update with all of the new information that has been released. Since the last update, a list of programs requiring the ADAT, an ADAT guide, and a practice test have been released. Unfortunately, it does appear that some OMFS programs will require or […]
Today, I’m sure many of you received the ADEA email about the ADAT. Although sparse on details as usual, there were a couple of interesting insights. First, it looks like there will be a period of testing versus specific test dates. According to the video ADEA posted (embedded below), the test will be offered from
ADAT? What’s that? The last thing you want to hear after you have spilled blood, sweat, and tears on the CBSE is that you may have to take another test. Let me introduce you to the ADAT, or better known as “Another D*** Assessment Test.” Just kidding, it stands for Advanced Dental Admission Test, and
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Author’s Note Before reading my overview of the CBSE for oral surgery applicants, know that it will be formatted a little differently than the rest of AccessOMFS. For the majority of other pages, I have kept the information as objective as possible. I have stepped away from that for the oral surgery CBSE guide because
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By now, the foundation for doing well on the CBSE has been laid by the UFAP method. I believe for the vast majority of people that this is an effective study plan and more resources are not necessary. Sketchy Micro could more or less be included in the category of tried and true resources, and
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The CBSE is a tough test. Preparing for it is even tougher. Planning your strategy isn’t any easier. There are so many study materials and people giving varying advice about how to approach and study for this exam that it can be overwhelming. Determining how long you should study is also stressful. The important thing
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Today, the August CBSE mean, range, and standard deviation were released. Below is the data from this August and past CBSE exams. Credit to SDN user, Bereno, for the pre-August 2014 data. Overall, it looks like the average continues to be in the 55 range. Now that the sample of tests has become larger, and
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What is the CBSE? The CBSE, or Comprehensive Basic Science Examination, is a scored test administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) for applicants to oral and maxillofacial surgery programs. The exam covers a wide breadth of basic sciences including, but not limited to, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, and physiology. Because the test covers
Suturing is by far one of the most valuable skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Suturing skillfully requires the investment of significant time, dedication, and patience, and the process of mastering suturing can be frustrating at times. As a dental student, a firm grasp of the fundamentals and ample practice is key. The majority of
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So, you’ve made the decision that you want to pursue OMFS. You may be the dental student that has no idea what the specialty entails or the student that scored a 99 on the CBSE and authored ten papers. Either way, an externship is a valuable experience and a must on your application. Basically, an
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