OMFS Interviews with @brandonaxelrod - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #106

Full Podcast Title: “Resumes are DEAD! Secrets To Crush Your Residency Interview; When To Submit Your Application, Externships Timelines”

1. Questions Asked:

(00:07) Brendan: How are you?

(01:55) Brendan: What do you mean about your Wi-Fi?

(05:48) Brendan: What are we going over tonight?

(05:48) Brandon: Maybe you could talk about your interview experience and what it was like.

(17:13) Brandon: Do you have to take boards before sending out your application?

(17:50) Brendan: Did you submit your resume for oral surgery residency applications?

(19:19) Brendan: What would you do if you applied to all six-year residency programs? Would you be overthinking it?

(21:51) Brandon: What do you do ahead of time for interviews? What should you prepare for?

(27:18) Brendan: Why oral and maxillofacial surgery over other specialties?

(27:18) Brendan: Why choose our program over others?

(28:26) Brandon: How do you distinguish between OS and dentistry when both are surgical?

(29:48) Brendan: What’s your biggest life regret? (Asked by Dr. Bustitis from Montefiore)

(30:46) Brendan: What do you do in your spare time?

(34:26) Brandon: Would you recommend externing at programs you're interested in, and when should that be done?

(39:25) Brandon: What should you do after interviews for a program you really want?

(41:04) Brandon: Can you visit programs after interviews to express interest?

(44:17) Brendan: Do you have any personal questions you want me to ask during the interview with the bloody tooth guy?

2. Topics & Stories:

(01:55) Wi-Fi Struggles & Humorous Banter

Humorous exchange about Wi-Fi and housemates playing video games.

(02:05) Stories of Recent Guests

Brendan mentions his recent conversation with a sommelier oral surgeon and the wine tasting experience.

(10:37) The Role of Social Media in Professional Identity

Brendan’s views on using LinkedIn and social media as dynamic resumes.

(16:11) Preparing for Residency Applications

Detailed breakdown of when and how to submit residency applications and the timeline of the interview process.

(19:19) Application Strategy: Overthinking Program Choices

Discussing whether students overestimate how residency programs view their application strategies.

(21:42) Mastering the Interview Process

Tips on preparing for interviews, including Brendan’s insights from his own interview experiences.

(26:45) Understanding Externships and Their Importance

Advice on the best times to extern and how to use externships strategically in residency applications.

(31:45) Post-Interview Etiquette and Follow-Up

How to follow up after interviews, with email etiquette and the importance of personal touches.

3. Quotes & Wisdom:

"Dentistry is a profession where you're constantly learning. There's always new data, always new research being done, and new concepts coming out that you need to be aware of." (06:25) – Brendan

"Apply to what you're interested in and what would excite you to wake up every single day and do it." (19:53) – Brendan

"The interview is a conversation. Use buzzwords that are personal to you, that communicate your personality and life experience." (26:21) – Brendan

"Externships are about showing your interest and getting yourself out there to see what's out there. It's about the courage to explore and get involved." (21:42) – Brendan

"In residency, you need to know that someone has your back." (38:45) – Brendan

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

- Dose of Dental Podcast #106

Watch worn in this episode = Filippo Loreti Moonphase Perpetual Calendar

9.2024

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