Top 5 Topics: - Truth About Becoming an Oral Surgeon: This You Haven’t Heard About Before - 24-Hour Shifts, Zero Sleep, Real Trauma — The Brutal Reality of OMFS Residency - Study Hacks That Changed My Life Forever - Should You Specialize? The Honest Talk Every Dental Student Needs to Hear - 4-Year vs 6-Year OMFS: The Debate Quotes & Wisdom: [02:40–03:15] “Effective studying gets you A’s; efficient studying gets you your life back.” [08:55–10:20] “If you can’t see the change, you have to create it.” [16:40–17:40] “Just because you want your candle to shine brighter doesn’t mean you have to put everyone else’s candle out.” [19:11–20:05] “There will be time to study later. There won’t be time to go on that trip or see family. Don’t waste your gap year studying for the CBSE.” [20:05–20:55] “Whatever you study during your gap year, for the CBSE, will go in one ear and 90% out the other until you’re in dental school.” [24:40–25:40] “When things are hard in residency, your routines — exercise, cooking, music, family — are what you rely on.” [41:50–43:00] “CBSE first, externships second, research third. But be self-aware. Comparison is the thief of joy.” [49:44–50:25] “There are so many rumors in dental school that aren’t even true. Don’t get distracted by them.” Questions: [05:13] – “What are the real differences between the 4-year and 6-year OMFS pathways, and what fellowships exist after training?” [13:31] – “How did you personally decide OMFS was right for you when there are so many specialties?” [18:40] – “Should I start studying for the CBSE during my gap year before dental school?” [22:11] – “How hard is the transition from dental school to OMFS residency, and what is PGY-1 actually like?” [30:22] – “How did you study for the CBSE, what resources did you use, and when did you take your last attempt?” [33:49] – “Can OMFS residents realistically moonlight to supplement income?” [41:28] – “As a D1 who wants OMFS, when should I start studying for the CBSE and how should I prioritize grades, research, and externships?” [44:23] – “What CBSE score should we aim for to be competitive in OMFS?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - Dose of Dental Podcast #198 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 11.2025 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher
