Today’s blog post features my favorite interviewee yet…my younger brother, Jason! Jason is currently studying at Liberty University’s Clinical Mental Health Program to become a Licensed Clinical…… Read more “Motivational Interviewing”
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Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Laura Rojas
Today’s post is full of #wednesdywisdom from Dr. Laura Rojas. Laura was my classmate at UMSOD and president of our Special Care Dental Association (SCDA). I was…… Read more “Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Laura Rojas”
Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Kathy Ong
Today’s post is full of #wednesdywisdom from Dr. Kathy Ong. Kathy was my classmate at UMSOD and has a heart of gold. 💛 Now a resident with…… Read more “Clinic Pearls of Wisdom: Kathy Ong”
Job Search Timeline
After graduation, the world is your oyster! But, you should have a clear understanding of the licenses you must secure before pursuing job opportunities. Here’s what you…… Read more “Job Search Timeline”
Side Hustles
While I impatiently wait for my dental license, I’ve delved into audiobooks and CE on entrepreneurship. For the past four years, I’ve been entrenched in the technical…… Read more “Side Hustles”
Residency vs. Job
D4’s face a difficult decision upon graduation: do I pursue a residency or go straight to work? I have asked my colleague, Maria, to weigh the benefits…… Read more “Residency vs. Job”
Specializing in Oral Surgery
Interested in pursuing a specialty in oral surgery? Read below for an interview of my colleague, Dr. John McKelvey, who is entering his oral surgery residency this…… Read more “Specializing in Oral Surgery”
How to Present for a “Start”
I started shadowing in my school’s clinic as a D2. One particular day, the D4 I was working with suggested that I present the patient to faculty…… Read more “How to Present for a “Start””
What’s in my Bag? Clinic Edition
Arriving to clinic prepared was a recurring theme in my two-part series on tips for starting clinic. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. So, what exactly should…… Read more “What’s in my Bag? Clinic Edition”
Tips for Starting Clinic (2)
You survived the first two years of dental school! Congrats! Transitioning from the didactic portion of your education to clinic can be both exciting and a little…… Read more “Tips for Starting Clinic (2)”
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