Oral Surgery vs Dentistry, 4-Year vs. 6-Year MD Tracks, How To Do Social Media In Residency

Top 5 Topics:- How I Balanced Surgery Residency and Doing Social Media - Dentist vs. Doctor: Which Career Has Better Money, Freedom, and Lifestyle?- The Truth About Imposter Syndrome in Residency- The Secret to Crushing Dental School & Landing an OMFS Spot- “Is the 6-Year MD Track for Oral Surgery Worth It?”Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #71 Q&A:1st - Deyvvi, @deyvida072nd – Ethan, @seouwh 3rd – @mikethebike12314th – @cbenjiiiii5th – __.__.s, @porunrzizmu Quotes & Wisdom:“You gotta market yourself too, in any career. There’s the trade, the marketing, the finances, and the management.” “Don’t let excuses stop you from achieving what you want to do. You have to recognize when you’re making them.”“It’s not going to be a walk in the park. If you want to be the top of the top, it’s going to require work.”“An interview is not a multiple-choice exam — it’s a conversation. Be a conversationalist.” “Get a to-do list. Fit things into your routine. Cut down on the noise and focus on the signal.” “Focus on GPA, ranking, effective and efficient studying before worrying about the CBSE.” “Taking a gap year gave me real-world experience. I learned about life, money, and who I was.” “Even if you start as a dental assistant in high school — that shows hustle and initiative.”“More autonomy in dentistry. Potential for better quality of life — that’s why I chose dental over medical.”“ENT had to take the infection back to the OR — it was retropharyngeal into the mediastinum. Serious stuff.”Questions:“Any advice for someone starting GPR and feeling nervous?” ⏱️ 00:12“How do you balance social media with residency?” ⏱️ 05:41“Do you have advice for D1s interested in OMFS?” ⏱️ 12:38“Is the 6-year MD OMFS program worth it?” ⏱️ 27:05“Did you ever consider general dentistry instead of OMFS?” ⏱️ 29:14“How important is dental school prestige when applying to OMFS?” ⏱️ 15:20“Would a gap year hurt or help before dental school?” ⏱️ 21:45“How did you decide between medicine and dentistry?” ⏱️ 30:30“Is it frowned upon to take beta-blockers for anxiety in residency?” ⏱️ 26:50“What interview tips do you have for dental/OMFS programs?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube ChannelMy watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date- 8.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher