Applying to Residency

Earlier this week, many of our classmates heard that they matched into an orthodontics residency. Also, it is less than two months until OMFS candidates will be greeted with the same news. Every year, there always seems to be some confusion about the match system and how it works. Someone will inevitably make a statement […]

Congratulations to all who matched into oral surgery today, and I wish you the best during residency! For those that still have time to go before their own match day, I have compiled a list of reported CBSE/NBDE scores from OMFS programs dating back to 2012. As you can see, very few scores have been

For those who dream of being an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the costs of applying and interviewing are viewed as an investment. Despite being a well paying “investment,” the costs can be impressive. Merely registering for PASS can set you back a couple thousand dollars. This doesn’t even count the supplemental fees, postage, stationary, and

As interview season approaches, and as regular reader of The White Coat Investor, I found an article that aptly applies to staying focused on your goals and character. Titled, “How to Write an Investing Personal Statement,” it discusses having written goals and a plan to follow those goals. While having goals may seem odd for interview

Interview season has arrived. Invites have been sent out and the dates are set. So, what’s an interviewee to do? I’ve covered a large amount of this in the Applying to Residency section, but I think it deserves its own post to dive into a little more detail and emphasize certain points.  If you are reading

Due to popular demand, I felt it was necessary to write this article. AccessOMFS has received numerous emails, comments, and contact requests seeking information on how foreign-trained dentists can apply to and match into an oral surgery program. Although it will not be relevant to the majority of readers, I felt it necessary to create

To bring this series to a close, I’m going to keep this piece short. Similarly to dental school, if you have made it this far, you’re ready for it to be over. So, congratulations to making it to D4 year, and for the exciting journey that lies ahead! Although this year has its hurdles, it

After many tests and more hours in the classroom you thought were possible, D3 year is finally here. By now, you have become accustomed to the time demands of dental school, and hopefully have a solid foundation from which to base your application to residency. Despite having the bulk of your studies completed, D3 year

Depending on your dental school, D2 year can either be a nightmare or a walk in the park compared to D1 year. Either way, it is easy to fall off either due to burnout or an easier schedule. The important part about D2 year is to stay focused. Find ways to stay involved and be

Honestly, there are a million different routes and timetables for applying to OMFS.  Because of this, I am only going to outline the “traditional route,” which is straight to residency from dental school.  Actually, the beginning of this timetable could begin with college, or possibly even high school. I’d rather not make this a guide