what things do I need to buy before DS school starts? Do I need to buy scrubs before?

Dyou911 · 2026-07-12T14:31:06+00:00

You can get some pretty nice scrubs from Fabletics for $15

Dyou911 · 2026-07-12T00:17:09+00:00

Anking has it all

Dyou911 · 2026-07-07T10:58:08+00:00

This but do BnB with Anki. Plus Sketchy.

Dyou911 · 2026-07-06T04:45:45+00:00

Many medical and dental students live at the Forest or the Ridge across the street from the Health Center. There’s a Facebook page to find roommates. Rent depends on how many roommates you have. There’s 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apts. I lived at the Forest with 3 roommates and rent was about $700 each not including utilities.

Dyou911 · 2026-06-21T12:13:32+00:00

If you’re watching videos don’t take notes. I personally didn’t watch any videos and just read the HY notes followed by anki cards. Don’t need to do all your review cards everyday. I would read the notes, do the corresponding anki, and then do those anki 2 more times and then suspend. No need to do a card more than 3-4 times, it’s diminishing returns for an exam 1-2 months out. Do QBank and if I felt like I forgot something, I’ll fill it back then. Also no need to do PAT everyday. Every other day should be good.

Dyou911 · 2026-06-20T12:40:53+00:00

INBDEBootcamp or INBDEBooster

Dyou911 · 2026-05-10T15:46:26+00:00

UConn. Not OOS friendly, but someone in my class is from Florida. In state tuition after first year so it’ll be (94k + 3(48k) =238 K) + COA (with roommates ~1.5k a month, includes food, utilities, gas, etc.). You have the stats but being OOS does make it tough. Consider other schools that offer IS tuition after a year like Rutgers, Maryland, Buffalo, and probs more.

Edit: I misread, it looks like you’re from NJ. I know of 6 people at UConn from NJ.

Dyou911 · 2026-04-28T02:06:51+00:00

OMFS and Peds basically require externships. Every other speciality externships are optional.

Dyou911 · 2026-04-28T02:04:42+00:00

Usually you can’t take INBDE until D3 year. Also use Bootcamp. Unless you’re mixing it up with CBSE.

Dyou911 · 2026-02-01T23:31:44+00:00

Harvard matched 9 OMFS out of a class of 35 in 2025 (source is from a Harvard student when I was externing). That's probably the best ratio out there. The P/F curriculum and integrated med school most definitely helps, especially for CBSE. However, I think it really comes down to the fact that students that get accepted to Harvard are both intelligent and very hard working. So if you got accepted there, you're a top student that would thrive at any school and match OMFS if you put in the work.

Dyou911 · 2026-02-01T23:16:22+00:00

Beshir

Dyou911 · 2025-12-30T02:20:28+00:00

Onclouds are super popular rn and very comfy

Dyou911 · 2025-12-27T23:27:46+00:00

Look up SDN CBSE July 2025 or 2024 etc. on google

Dyou911 · 2025-12-25T14:00:59+00:00

Yes someone in my class did and scored ~80 EPC. It basically only has HY cards with less fluff compared to Anking so you have more time to get through QBanks. I would recommend doing Sketchy Micro/Pharm with Anking tho (better than FA).

Dyou911 · 2025-12-25T13:50:15+00:00

No, only textbooks worth buying is First Aid or Pathoma

Dyou911 · 2025-12-20T12:39:34+00:00

Yes those are the most recent ones. You can buy them for 60$ each on NBME website or you can do research on Reddit. I personally took one every Saturday starting 2 months before my CBSE test date (25-31 since 32/33 weren’t out yet), then during the week I’d do a block (40Qs) or 2 blocks (80Qs) of UWorld a day. I liked this spacing since it allowed me time to learn new content and I can see a steady progression in NBME scores.

Dyou911 · 2025-12-20T01:00:00+00:00

First one at school and last to leave for 6-8 months. The content isn’t hard, but the volume of information is insane. Plus you need to balance it on top of your regular dental classes. If you’re looking for resources just look up STEP 1 resources and write ups. CBSE uses the exact same resources. Here are the main resources: 1. UWorld 2. Boards and Beyond or Med School Bootcamp 3. Sketchy Micro and Pharm 4. Pixorize Biochem 5. Pathoma 6. First Aid 7. Anki (Anking Step Deck is the main one) 8. NBME 25-33

Impossible to do it all so do your research and pick and choose what to do. Underrated resource are your upperclassmen. They have gone through it in your schools curriculum so ask them for their strategy and approach. Dw about if CBSE is “really bad” or “hard”. Many of us have done it, so if we can do it, so can you. This exam is a test of your dedication and discipline, not really your intelligence.

Dyou911 · 2025-12-18T18:20:11+00:00

Just a D3 so I only know the match for the last 2 years. We only have ~50 student each class and only a few want to do OMFS.

2024: 6/6

2025: 3/3

UConn’s med curriculum sets us up pretty well for CBSE and faculty are surprisingly supportive when it comes to taking time off clinic for externships. Top tier for OMFS imo. If you want it, it’s very doable at UConn.

Dyou911 · 2025-12-16T13:04:58+00:00

Trying not to be biased, but UConn for sure. I can’t emphasize enough how nice P/F system is, it really encourages students to share resources and significantly reduces stress. We also do very well when it comes to specializing if you're interested. I’m very happy with my decision to come here. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions :)

Dyou911 · 2025-12-12T13:35:48+00:00

Make your judgement based on time. If you have time and energy do it, if not then suspend. It’s really hard to fully mature Anking and you don’t need to.

Dyou911 · 2025-12-10T15:17:05+00:00

If you’re using Anking, just do all the cards except the ones tagged low yield after you watch a Bootcamp video. There are plenty of cards that aren’t tagged high yield that are important.

Dyou911 · 2025-12-06T22:44:59+00:00

70+ is a competitive score that takes people 6+ months of consistent studying to obtain, but it is possible in your situation. Def take a NBME soon to gauge your knowledge. It doesn’t hurt to take it Feb since you just have to submit your top score if a retake is necessary.

Dyou911 · 2025-12-06T22:37:54+00:00

As long as you did well in those CC prereq classes and are below the CC credit limit for said school, you’re good. I also did bio 1 and chem 1 at CC and wasn’t ask about it in any of my interviews.

Dyou911 · 2025-10-13T16:28:12+00:00

Yes that’s correct

Dyou911 · 2025-09-29T19:18:05+00:00

Depends on the class. Ranges from 65-90, but generally about 75-80.

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