Binghamton PreDental Mentoring with @abanilivi - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Pod #143

Top 4 Topics:

- Gap Year Regret?

- Inside 10-Hour Jaw Surgeries

- 6-Year OMFS Residency Myths

- The Advice That Changed Everything

Quotes & Wisdom:

Brendan

“Only take a gap year if you really need to… If you don’t need to take it, get a great DAT, get great standing… get it moving.”

“If you need to take a gap year, take it and maximize it. Work as many jobs, explore as many hobbies, read, shadow, learn — be objective.”

Brendan (on self-awareness):

“Self-awareness is the number one quality… for success and happiness.”

“You have to ask yourself honest questions and answer them in an unbiased way to navigate life.”

Brendan (on ego and professionalism):

“If you need ego structure, fine — but still be a good person. Don’t prey on students just because you know more.”

Aiden:

“The person who really loves to teach makes their students really love to learn too.”

“You sometimes learn more outside of the classroom than sitting at a desk all day.”

“You’ve got to really want it… Set realistic and long-term goals about where you want to go.”

Questions:

(00:59) Did you shadow oral surgeons?

(05:35) What are your thoughts on taking a gap year before dental school?

(10:30) What are your thoughts on 4-year vs. 6-year OMFS residency programs?

(15:09) What was the best piece of advice you've ever received down this journey?

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #143

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date

- 5.2025

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