The road to gaining admission into a US dental school will often seem like an uphill battle. The umpteen number of exams and applications, the barrage of transcripts and recommendation letters to collect and send to the appropriate colleges and the nailbiting wait to hear from these aforementioned colleges regarding interviews or bench tests. I … Continue reading Detailed roadmap to gain admission into a US dental school
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National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I & II – General Information
Each US state has it's own dental license requirements and almost always requires an NBDE exam score (Some states require scores within the last 5-10 years). Any foreign trained dentist who wants to practice in the US will face these exams are some point in their journey! So I'll try to (the catchphrase being … Continue reading National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I & II – General Information
How to find the right dental job after school – where to look?
You have achieved your dream of joining a US dental program and are on the threshold of graduating. No time to relax yet - now comes the very important task of finding a dental job!! Although it may seem like a herculean task, if you start early enough, you might be able to sign … Continue reading How to find the right dental job after school – where to look?
What to look for in a dental contract before you sign on the dotted line?
Fresh out of dental school, you get a couple of offers and you are too nice to negotiate for your benefit and thereby undervalue your worth. Before you know it, you realize you are underpaid, overworked and wanting to get out of the contract! Depending on the contract, getting out may be harder than you … Continue reading What to look for in a dental contract before you sign on the dotted line?
US Immigration 101 : Student visa (F-1)
The United States is home to some of the most respected and excellent research institutions and universities in the world and many dental schools have special programs that cater exclusively to foreign students. Anyone interested in pursuing higher education within the US will need to apply for a student visa. In this post, I will … Continue reading US Immigration 101 : Student visa (F-1)