Episode Details

- * 21 Unmatched OMFS Residency Spots?! *

- Cook in Surgery, NOT in the Kitchen

- Cost & Debt of Becoming A Surgeon

- “Earwax Just Isn’t For Me”

Questions:

00:03: Do you cook?

00:15: Do you actually have to cook or just microwave it?

03:02: How does your call schedule work with five surgeons?

04:02: How has the match process changed recently?

04:48: How many oral surgery match spots are available in the country?

10:00: What is the current cost of dental education at schools like Tufts?

14:10: Who would you want sewing your face: an OMFS resident, plastic surgery resident, or ENT resident?

19:08: How do you ensure fairness in patient referrals across locations?

19:51: How does your practice's compensation structure work?

21:02: What do you think about the shift towards corporate dentistry?

27:51: Would you have pursued ENT if you weren’t married at the time?

29:46: What’s the most unappealing part of ENT for you?

45:31: What’s up with TikTok’s engagement challenges—should TikTok be banned?

51:09: Will you attend any meetings this year like AAOMS or AO?

Quotes & Wisdom:

On Pursuing Passion Over Cooking:

"You're mentoring, you're educating, you're doing outstanding stuff—you wouldn't be doing any of that if you're cooking one meal for yourself." (00:37)

On Career Flexibility in Oral Surgery:

"You can tailor your career to what you’re interested in. That’s the beauty of our specialty." (37:04)

On Investing in Yourself:

"When you take loans for education, you're investing in yourself—the best investment you'll ever make." (29:21)

On Social Media Content:

"It's hard to grow surgical content now; the algorithms favor dancing or animal fights." (43:24)

On Corporate Dentistry:

"You can only squeeze the margins of profit so much in healthcare—there are people involved, and that brings variability." (22:29)

On Career Choices and Happiness:

"I decided I’d be happier saving three years and starting work—I didn’t want to delay paying back loans or starting a family." (27:00)

On Balancing Work and Life:

"I don’t want to be driving around a gazillion miles; I just want one location, five days a week." (21:16)

On Sharing Knowledge:

"Social media allows us to share insights, cases, and questions that foster professional engagement and education." (42:14)

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #120

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1.2025

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