Dr. Gallagher's Podcast by Brendan Gallagher, DDS

October 23, 2024 Why I Chose Not To Get An MD For Oral Surgery, Dentists vs. Doctors, Study Hacks! Debt vs. Specializing

Full Podcast Title: “Why I Chose Not To Get An MD For Oral Surgery, Dentists vs. Doctors, Study Hacks! Debt vs. Specializing”

Top 3 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE Q&A #35:

1st - Luke, @pre.dental.student

2nd - Mo, @ay77zzz

3rd – Jimena Melgarejo, @jimenamelgarejo2

Questions:

01:16 Luke Jai: "Should I do a GPR, AEGD, or go straight into practice?"

03:27 Lauren: "How do you feel about non-categorical internships?"

06:06 Luke Predental: "What was your area of study for dental research?"

08:20 Kobe Florence 77: "How did you know dentistry was for you?"

10:25 Timmy Turn 24: "How is the work-life balance as a resident?"

13:44 Matt Stefanish: "How much should you take dental school debt into consideration when applying to an OMFS specialty?"

16:09 Eric Newin: "Does the hospital faculty staff ever treat you differently because you're a dentist?"

18:20 TTI: "What study methods do you recommend?"

19:59 Eric Newin: "Which part of Manhattan do you live in?"

Quotes & Wisdom:

"Work-life balance has been tough, but this year it's been better so far. After 36-hour shifts, the moment you sit down, you're falling asleep. Being close to work is important in a city like this." (10:25)

On choosing dentistry:

"It was more about the people I admired. The mentors who guided me in the gym and at work. That mentorship made me realize I could be excited about dentistry too." (08:20)

On appreciating moments:

"In hindsight, those great moments—like the gym I went to for 10 years—are just fragments of your life. Now I try to appreciate things in the moment, like a brewery trip with family. It helps you realize the finite time we have." (08:20)

On navigating challenges in the hospital:

"Hospitals can be tough environments. Sometimes it feels like they take away from your life rather than giving back. I'd love to see healthcare become more patient-centered, which means providing for the providers too." (16:09)

On dental school debt and career decisions:

"Don't let debt determine your specialty choice. Do something you're excited to do every day. You have to plan to pay it back, but passion should come first." (13:44)

Stories & Topics:

00:00 Brendan’s Personal Update: Talks about a hike with his girlfriend, visiting family, and weekend experiences.

01:16 Dental Residency Decisions: Discusses the considerations between GPR, AEGD, and going directly into practice.

03:27 The Role of Non-Categorical Internships: Explains their importance in supporting oral surgery programs and the opportunities they offer to interns.

06:06 Research in Dental School: Describes Brendan’s involvement in research using laser applications for peri-implantitis and implant care.

08:20 Choosing Dentistry: Shares personal stories of mentorship from dentists and how that influenced the decision to pursue a career in dentistry.

10:25 Work-Life Balance in Residency: Talks about balancing work and life as a resident, including challenges of long shifts.

13:44 Navigating Dental School Debt: Discusses whether dental school debt should factor into decisions about pursuing a specialty like OMFS.

16:09 Interpersonal Dynamics in Hospital Settings: Talks about being treated differently as a dentist in a hospital setting.

18:20 Study Methods and Academic Success: Recommends study methods for efficiency and effectiveness, specifically using Quizlet.

19:59 Living in New York City: Shares thoughts on living in Kips Bay, changes in the city over recent years, and experiences as a resident in New York.

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

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