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Can someone tell me what GPA is a cutoff to get into residencies? Is there one, or is it just based on class rank?
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GPA is entirely relative from school to school, and even from class to class at the same school. Class rank is a more important factor. It also depends on what specialty you’re applying to and how competitive the specific programs are. You’re asking a very broad question, so broadly speaking being in the top 20-25% of your class is a good place to be.Can someone tell me what GPA is a cutoff to get into residencies? Is there one, or is it just based on class rank?
I just found out I am at 43% with a 3.5 GPA. This is only my first semester.. do you have any tips for me if I do want to specialize out of school. I realize top 43% probably isn't good enoughGPA is entirely relative from school to school, and even from class to class at the same school. Class rank is a more important factor. It also depends on what specialty you’re applying to and how competitive the specific programs are. You’re asking a very broad question, so broadly speaking being in the top 20-25% of your class is a good place to be.
Big Hoss
What specialty are you going to apply to?I just found out I am at 43% with a 3.5 GPA. This is only my first semester.. do you have any tips for me if I do want to specialize out of school. I realize top 43% probably isn't good enough
I like peds, perio, and ortho. I know i won't get into ortho being at this rankWhat specialty are you going to apply to?
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Well, you’ve got a fair amount of time to move up in class rank, but you’ll need to step it up. Use the next year or so to narrow down your interests and start tailoring a competitive application.I like peds, perio, and ortho. I know i won't get into ortho being at this rank
Ok, thanks. I will work hard this semester.Well, you’ve got a fair amount of time to move up in class rank, but you’ll need to step it up. Use the next year or so to narrow down your interests and start tailoring a competitive application.
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Could you elaborate a bit?I just saw the list of open slots in residency programs following "The Match". I am guessing, that if one is flexible about WHERE you are willing to go for your residency GPA becomes less important.
You better find another way to stand out. My program director didn't like applicants from P/F schools, because she had no idea how the performed in dental school.What about if the program is P/F? How does this impact matching for residency programs?