Category: Residency
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Which Costs More? UCLA vs. USC Orthodontics
The end of 2020 is fast approaching. Besides the election, what does this mean? That it’s time to revisit one of my original posts. As you may recall, most dental residencies charge exorbitant tuition. If our medical colleagues knew, they would shake their heads in disbelief. Where does UCLA vs. USC come into this? Back…
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Mike Meru and his $1 Million Studebt Debt – Who is to Blame?
In late May, the Wall Street Journal published an article detailing the financial troubles of Dr. Mike Meru. In short, Mike Meru is an orthodontist practicing in Utah who owes more than $1 million in student loans. Yes, you read that right! As a fellow orthodontist, I appreciate his willingness to share so much about his…
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Finances and Loans During Residency
My residency program held our annual interviews for the newest batch of residents just last month in September. As a residency program that does not participate in the match, we tend to interview applicants on the earlier end of the interview trail. This is similar to what other non-match programs do. In any event, I…
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Same Specialty, Different Price Tag
If someone offered you a spot at residency program A at no cost, and a spot at residency program B with a $400K signing bonus, which would you choose? The answer is obvious. What’s the catch? Both residency programs are the same duration. Both programs are located in the same state. Both programs are located…
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It Costs A Million Dollars to Become an Orthodontist
When people find out I’m a resident in orthodontics, one of the first things they tell me besides their own experience with braces is how fantastic and cushy my future lifestyle will be. That’s open for debate. While people are generally aware of the amount of work and dedication it takes to become a dental…
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Choosing Where to Apply for Residency
Residency is an exciting time for a young dentist. A new city, a new network, the focus on an area of specialty, plenty hours of restful sleep (hah!) – all of these things are undoubtedly worth looking forward to. That being said, the whole process of applying, interviewing, and matching can be one of the…