It's match day today and I didn't match into ortho this year. I created this video way before finding out if I was matched into a program. I decided to still post the video because these are facts about my interview experience and interview journey. I wanted to be as transparent as possible because life doesn't always work out the way you want it to. As I said in the video, matching is extremely difficult. If post-match does not work out for me this year, maybe next year will. If you've been in my shoes before, please leave me a comment below on how you got through this. Thank you so much for all your love and support.
@@vertexwebcreations Yes! I'll most likely be looking for a job as a dentist after finishing my current program and then I will re-apply to ortho residency next year. Some other options I have are doing a second year of GPR/ AEGD, an ortho internship/fellowship or getting a masters degree. I'll still mostly get a job because paying off loans and being financially secure is important too.
Don’t give up! I was in your shoes last year, I didn’t match. This year I reapplied and was able to get into a program! I did a GPR after graduation and reworked my application. Keep up the hard work!
@@emeksb4823 Yes you can do both! I purposely applied to the GPR I am at in order to enhance my orthodontics application. Since I won't be doing ortho next year, the GPR is also helping me enhance my general dentistry skills. Some people do multiple specialties because they change their mind later on.
Hi Erika, can you please tell what was your experience interviewing for ortho residency program? What kind of questions do they usually ask? Is there an blueprint to prepare?
Hey Erika! I’m a current dental student and ortho has been the one thing I see myself going into. Do you have advice on things I should take part in to be a good candidate? I’m a bit worried about the whole rank thing, is it as important as people make it out to be? It is only my first semester and I already have multiple B’s which has me worried.
Hey Lewis, my advice would be to focus on grades and your rank because they’re really important. Try to get involved with some dental research and participate in research day by presenting your research. Get involved with your ortho study club at school and make it a goal to get a letter of recommendation from the program director at your school. I didn’t do any of these things in dental school but if I did, I would have been a better candidate from the start. It’s still possible to get into ortho if you’re not at the top of your class, but it just makes it harder. If it’s what you want to do, you’ll figure out how to make it happen. 😊
Also i wish you explore all the options and get the preferred branch next year ... One year of general practice will give you upper hand...A ll the best
Erika! I appreciate you so much for sharing your true story. It will help a lot of people! This isn’t the end for your ortho journey!
Aww thanks Haley! I appreciate that so much! 💕
It's match day today and I didn't match into ortho this year. I created this video way before finding out if I was matched into a program. I decided to still post the video because these are facts about my interview experience and interview journey. I wanted to be as transparent as possible because life doesn't always work out the way you want it to. As I said in the video, matching is extremely difficult. If post-match does not work out for me this year, maybe next year will. If you've been in my shoes before, please leave me a comment below on how you got through this. Thank you so much for all your love and support.
Awww :(( I’m sorry. so what happens next? Do you go into practicing general dentistry? and then you can apply again next year or?
@@vertexwebcreations Yes! I'll most likely be looking for a job as a dentist after finishing my current program and then I will re-apply to ortho residency next year. Some other options I have are doing a second year of GPR/ AEGD, an ortho internship/fellowship or getting a masters degree. I'll still mostly get a job because paying off loans and being financially secure is important too.
Don’t give up! I was in your shoes last year, I didn’t match. This year I reapplied and was able to get into a program! I did a GPR after graduation and reworked my application. Keep up the hard work!
Thanks for sharing that video
Thank you for all your positive support!!
That’s awesome.
I actually thought you wanted to go into GPR.
I’m in a GPR right now but it’s only a year long. I’ll be reapplying to ortho next year!
@@ErikaCorrea ohh I see so one can be both?
@@emeksb4823 Yes you can do both! I purposely applied to the GPR I am at in order to enhance my orthodontics application. Since I won't be doing ortho next year, the GPR is also helping me enhance my general dentistry skills. Some people do multiple specialties because they change their mind later on.
@@ErikaCorrea I see.
Hi Erika, can you please tell what was your experience interviewing for ortho residency program? What kind of questions do they usually ask? Is there an blueprint to prepare?
Hey Erika! I’m a current dental student and ortho has been the one thing I see myself going into. Do you have advice on things I should take part in to be a good candidate? I’m a bit worried about the whole rank thing, is it as important as people make it out to be? It is only my first semester and I already have multiple B’s which has me worried.
Hey Lewis, my advice would be to focus on grades and your rank because they’re really important. Try to get involved with some dental research and participate in research day by presenting your research. Get involved with your ortho study club at school and make it a goal to get a letter of recommendation from the program director at your school. I didn’t do any of these things in dental school but if I did, I would have been a better candidate from the start. It’s still possible to get into ortho if you’re not at the top of your class, but it just makes it harder. If it’s what you want to do, you’ll figure out how to make it happen. 😊
Are you going to make a video about AAO conference 2023?
Hey Jeff! I was planning on it but probably won’t get around to it until later this month.
Hi Erika,
You are great!
How many orthodontic's residencies do you apply for?
Thank you !
Hi! I applied to 30 the first time and 14 the second time. Apply to as many as you can afford to apply to because it is extremely expensive.
@@ErikaCorrea Thanks!
Your last name Correa, is it Brazilian?
@@aleciopereira5451 I’m Ecuadorian 😊
@@ErikaCorrea cool
I know Brazilian friends with the same last name
Yeah ortho is awesome ... I am an orthodontist from India 😊
Hi! Yes, ortho is awesome!
Also i wish you explore all the options and get the preferred branch next year ... One year of general practice will give you upper hand...A ll the best
@@shraddha7319 Thanks for the advice and the kind words🥹!
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🙃 no estoy en florida
Dónde estás
Donde estas tu?
@@ErikaCorrea Miami Florida
No estoy en florida
@@ErikaCorrea ok