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Getting into medical school - an updated guide for dental graduates
Declan Hughes1, Kaisha Patel2, Tom Pepper3
1Whipps Cross Hospital, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR, UK. declan.hughes@nhs.net.
British Dental Journal
|November 28, 2020
Summary
Dentists can become oral and maxillofacial surgeons by applying to medical school. This guide details the application process, suitable medical schools, and financial aid for dental graduates pursuing this competitive specialty.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Education
- Dental Graduate Training
Background:
- Many dentists aspire to oral and maxillofacial surgery, requiring medical school.
- Existing resources for medical school applications lack dental graduate specificity.
- This paper addresses the unique needs of dentists entering medical school.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive guide for dental graduates applying to medical school.
- To outline the admissions process, including tests and interviews.
- To offer advice on competitive criteria and financial support.
Main Methods:
- Review of current medical school admissions processes.
- Identification of medical schools accepting dental graduates.
- Analysis of application requirements, including tests and interviews.
- Compilation of advice on competitive strategies and financial aid.
Main Results:
- Detailed overview of the medical school application process for dentists.
- Information on available medical schools and their specific requirements.
- Guidance on admissions tests, interviews, and selection criteria.
- Information on financial support options for successful applicants.
Conclusions:
- Dental graduates can successfully transition to oral and maxillofacial surgery through medical school.
- This guide provides essential information for a competitive application.
- Understanding the process and available support is crucial for aspiring oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
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