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Questions:

[02:35] How do dental school exams compare to the USMLE Step 1?

[02:56] Do you remember how many OMFS programs you interviewed and ranked?

[03:30] How many days do I have to worry about a dry socket?

[04:02] Got any recommendations for field watches under $300?

[05:35] Are you going to miss trauma cases when you go into private practice?

[08:00] Tips for finding a dental school with good culture?

[09:20] Are you a Yankees fan?

[09:50] Is it possible to do OMFS with a middle-of-class rank and CBSE?

[10:10] When did you realize you wanted to go into dentistry?

[11:25] Is doing surgery (like wisdom teeth) scary when you’re new?

[12:55] Do you remember your first trauma case?

[13:10] What are your thoughts on High Point Dental School?

[14:20] What dental school did you go to?

[14:35] Are there surgical cases in Perio?

[16:30] Advice for pre-dents retaking a failed class?

[18:20] Surgery or Internal Medicine – how should I decide?

[19:25] Did you ever get a C in dental school?

[20:25] How can a non-US citizen apply for OMFS residency in the U.S.?

[21:00] Did you ever place a Foley catheter during residency?

[24:30] Do MDs treat you differently in the hospital?

[25:00] Thoughts on NYU BA/DDS 6-year program?

Quotes & Wisdom:

On choosing your environment:

“If you're at a place with really bad culture, you're going to be down. You might be depressed. That’s going to take away from that motivation. So go somewhere with a good culture.”

On life plans:

“Man makes plans, and God laughs.” – common quote across cultures

On long-term happiness in medicine:

“Even if you're in a surgery residency that’s five years long, the rest of your 25–30-year career is what really counts. Make sure you’ll be excited and happy doing it.”

On perseverance and grades:

“Regardless of what your grades are, work as hard as you can, be a good person, be a team player, get exposure and go for it. Don’t look back.”

On decision-making:

“Look at the end product. What would you be excited to do for the next 30 years? That’s what matters.”

On interdisciplinary cooperation in dentistry:

“We need to come together and command the insurance companies to make things more accessible for patients. Let’s fix that problem instead of fighting over implants.”

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Grand Touring Sport

- 3.2025

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