Episode Details

Full Podcast: "From OR to Delivery Room, Working Without A Contract, Salary vs. Percent Collections, Private Practice Without Partners”

Questions:

00:06 - "Man, you weren't off today?"

02:12 - "This is your office, right? You're over in Arizona?"

03:03 - "Were you always in Arizona? Where are you from?"

04:22 - "Where'd you go to residency?"

07:32 - "How old were the older doctors, if I can know?"

12:59 - "How many kids did you have during residency?"

25:13 - "What's your favorite surgery to do? What's your favorite procedure?"

37:53 - "Did you play any sports growing up? What did you play?"

45:44 - "How many chairs do you have?"

46:34 - "Did you get any time off this weekend? One or two days?"

50:14 - "Did you see the match statistics of this year and last year by any chance?"

55:13 - "Do you have any associates working with you?"

56:18 - "What do you do for fun? Golf?"

Quotes & Wisdom:

"Oral maxillofacial surgery is the best specialty out there."

— Paul Kelly emphasizing his passion for the profession.

"One house, one wife."

— Advice from Dr. Kelly's mentor on maintaining simplicity and stability in life.

"Your reputation matters. Everyone makes mistakes, but do your best to keep your nose clean."

— On the importance of professional integrity.

"Building relationships with referral sources can make or break your practice."

— Highlighting the relational nature of the field.

"Treat the marriage going into it kind of like you would an associate contract. Have some understanding."

— Wisdom on balancing personal relationships with career obligations.

"Dream big and work on your relationships—both professionally and personally."

— Encouragement for balancing ambition and connection.

"This is a profession where you constantly make judgment calls, one after another. And that's what I love about it."

— Reflection on the dynamic and challenging nature of oral surgery.

"Being part of your community is about more than just practicing. It's about giving back and being present."

— On community engagement and its role in professional satisfaction.

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #117

Watch in this episode = Citizen Ecozilla

Dr. Kelly’s Watch = Apple Watch

1.2025

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