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Choosing Dental School and Specialty

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RJ Rao #1 / 5	Choosing Dental School and Specialty Hi, Everyone in this newsgroup talks about how to keep the costs low while getting the best education possible, and I for one, agree with this. But I was wondering if I should decide to go to an instate school eventhough I am 100% sure I want to go to a specialty program? I have accepted to BU, NYU, Temple and VCU (which is my instate school). I know for sure BU and NYU have better specialization programs. What I don't know is if by going to VCU, I am compromising my chances of getting into their programs in future. Please let me know, RJ
Sat, 23 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

RAS #2 / 5	Choosing Dental School and Specialty Quote: >Believe me...get the grades, and you'll get your >specialty, unless you are completely obnoxious. Specialty schools are starting to accept only those students that have GPR or private practice experience. The number 6 student (highest that applied to my school) was not accepted into ours or any other ortho program. A guy the year ahead of me (not even in top 1/3 of his class) was accepted to an ortho program after a 1-year GPR--of course his dad being an orthodontist didn't hurt! Ray
Sat, 23 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Orthod #3 / 5	Choosing Dental School and Specialty Quote: >Everyone in this newsgroup talks about how to keep the costs low while >getting the best education possible, and I for one, agree with this. >But I was wondering if I should decide to go to an instate school >eventhough I am 100% sure I want to go to a specialty program? >I have accepted to BU, NYU, Temple and VCU (which is my instate >school). I know for sure BU and NYU have better specialization >programs. What I don't know is if by going to VCU, I am compromising >my chances of getting into their programs in future. The only speciality program I am really familier with is ortho (I teach in a program). Right now, ortho is so competitive that no one and I mean no one can start dental school expecting to pick the speciality school of their choice unless you walk on water. And if you do specialize, why not start with minimum debt before graduate school. I personally know ortho residents who have dental school and ortho residency debt of $275,000 before they opened their practice. Ortho is good but not that good. Believe me cheaper is best. Charlie Ruff, DMD Specialist in Orthodontics Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Jdcj #4 / 5	Choosing Dental School and Specialty Dear RJ, It does not matter where you go to dental school. If you wish to specialize all you have to do is be personable, and get outstanding grades. This has to be done from the beginning of school. You will establish yourself as a particular type of student early on. Believe me...get the grades, and you'll get your specialty, unless you are completely obnoxious. You don't need to be particularly picky about your dental school, you are better off being selective about your specialty school. So, (1) go to your state school if you can get in, (2) get great grades. Any othecomments/questions let me know. Best Wishes, JDC
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

RJ Rao #5 / 5	Choosing Dental School and Specialty Hi, I just want to thank for everyone's responses. I felt more confident in making my decision based on what you have responded. Thanks Again RJ
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

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