Top 5 Topics:
- Truth About Becoming an Oral Surgeon: This You Haven’t Heard About Before
- 24-Hour Shifts, Zero Sleep, Real Trauma — The Brutal Reality of OMFS Residency
- Study Hacks That Changed My Life Forever
- Should You Specialize? The Honest Talk Every Dental Student Needs to Hear
- 4-Year vs 6-Year OMFS: The Debate
Quotes & Wisdom:
[02:40–03:15]
“Effective studying gets you A’s; efficient studying gets you your life back.”
[08:55–10:20]
“If you can’t see the change, you have to create it.”
[16:40–17:40]
“Just because you want your candle to shine brighter doesn’t mean you have to put everyone else’s candle out.”
[19:11–20:05]
“There will be time to study later. There won’t be time to go on that trip or see family. Don’t waste your gap year studying for the CBSE.”
[20:05–20:55]
“Whatever you study during your gap year, for the CBSE, will go in one ear and 90% out the other until you’re in dental school.”
[24:40–25:40]
“When things are hard in residency, your routines — exercise, cooking, music, family — are what you rely on.”
[41:50–43:00]
“CBSE first, externships second, research third. But be self-aware. Comparison is the thief of joy.”
[49:44–50:25]
“There are so many rumors in dental school that aren’t even true. Don’t get distracted by them.”
Questions:
[05:13] – “What are the real differences between the 4-year and 6-year OMFS pathways, and what fellowships exist after training?”
[13:31] – “How did you personally decide OMFS was right for you when there are so many specialties?”
[18:40] – “Should I start studying for the CBSE during my gap year before dental school?”
[22:11] – “How hard is the transition from dental school to OMFS residency, and what is PGY-1 actually like?”
[30:22] – “How did you study for the CBSE, what resources did you use, and when did you take your last attempt?”
[33:49] – “Can OMFS residents realistically moonlight to supplement income?”
[41:28] – “As a D1 who wants OMFS, when should I start studying for the CBSE and how should I prioritize grades, research, and externships?”
[44:23] – “What CBSE score should we aim for to be competitive in OMFS?”
Now available on:
- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel
- Dose of Dental Podcast #198
My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono
- 11.2025
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