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CAAPIDEDIA
When Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader (LinkedIn) tried to enter US Dental Schools back in 2019, she struggled without having a common repository of information to help her get into school.
That problem still persists today. International dentists are overwhelmed with opinionated, and often incorrect information on social media platforms, overloading their cognition and confusing them.
With CAAPIDedia, we have created a sort of wikipedia resource that allows anyone to easily understand the ADEA-CAAPID admission process and steps. All of our information is backed by research and validated with admissions committees.
We hope you use this resource, and reach out to us to contribute your time further building this in the years to come!
Prerequisites
You know you want to become a dentist in the US. So how and where do you get started? At the very beginning, of course, commencing from getting your foreign dental transcripts evaluation and all the way to taking those dental qualifying examinations in the US. Here are our comprehensive guides to each of these checkpoints.
ECE
What is the ECE report (Educational Credential Evaluators)? Why should I get my transcripts evaluated? Which of the two evaluators should I choose – ECE or WES? Find answers to such common confusions, and many more, all in one place – read our blogs, watch our videos, and listen to our webinars.
INBDE
Frankly, this is where it all begins—with the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE). This is where you get a taste of the American grading systems, exam patterns, and evaluation methods. From an INBDE test preparation guide to the nerves before the results are announced, understand and be prepared for what the INBDE entails.
CASPER
If UCLA and CU are on your priority list, CASPer is definitely on your to-do list. All you need to know about CASPer is right here.
ADAT
The million-dollar question—or rather, the few-hundred-dollar question! From debating the necessity of taking the ADAT to tips for your ADAT exam preparation and test day, get all your answers at your fingertips with a single click.
TOEFL
Scoring a century is a dream for every batsman; that 100 TOEFL iBT score is also, interestingly, a goal for foreign-trained dentists aiming for admission into top-tier US dental schools. How can you achieve this coveted three-figure TOEFL score? Discover tips, tricks, and personal experiences from successful candidates in our comprehensive study guide for the TOEFL exam. Get valuable insights and straightforward information on protocols and procedures with our TOEFL test study material and TOEFL guide.
Free CAAPID resources
Our team of 11 coaches convene each week to discuss what gave our international dentists an edge in admissions. Here are our secrets!
Profile Building
All international dental applicants have very similar education and credentials. How would an admission committee pick a candidate from a 1000 people with similar backgrounds?. To secure admission, you must differentiate yourself from the pack. This section guides you through the key pillars of building your profile to stand out.
Watch PlaylistDental Experience for CAAPID
Be it dental shadowing opportunities at a clinic or a dental assistant, here is a guide to searching for/creating opportunities and capitalizing on what you already have
Everything to Know About Dental ShadowingCommunity Service in the US
Community service or volunteer opportunities, as we all like to call them. What counts, and how much counts? Get better clarity on such vague and unclear questions.
Community Service A - ZResearch Experience
Wondering how much value a research experience can add to your profile? Confused if you should spend your already stretched-to-its-limits resources in this venture? We may have answers for this tricky aspect of your profile.
Research Experience for Caapid ApplicationDental Networking & Dental Conferences
Are dental conferences and dental networking events really worth the hype? Often, there's a problem of plenty or a complete dearth, leaving applicants confused or feeling helpless. But maybe our dental experiences and realizations, carefully compiled from years of talking to scores of international dental students, as well as insights from dental conferences and dental networking, may be just what you need.
Networking and ReferralsPreceptorships/Observerships/ Externships
Are international observerships, dental preceptorships, and externships worth your time and money? If yes, which programs are recommended? Look no further for answers to these questions.
Preceptorship Insight: A Pathway to Professional ExcellenceMaster’s in Oral Health Sciences
Your best bet to test the waters of an American education might be a Master's in Oral Health Sciences (MS in Oral Health Sciences), but like dental preceptorships, how feasible are these programs? And how much value can they truly add? Read on to make a well-informed decision.
Master's in Oral Health SciencesWritten Application
This is totally our cup of tea—and totally the despair of many others. But not anymore. With the help of these thorough blogs and detailed videos, you can easily try your hand at crafting your Personal Statement (PS), Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, and Supplemental Answers.
Watch PlaylistPersonal Statement (SOP)
It is no exaggeration to say your Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose can be a tricky one. While there is no right or wrong approach to a PS/SoP and no empirical formula to writing one, this is one aspect where most applicants struggle. Having written hundreds of Personal Statements in 3+ years, our purpose is to help you navigate these testing waters. Sit with our carefully compiled literature before you sit down to craft your Personal Statement.
Letter of Evaluation
Effective evaluations, strong LoRs for dental students - these phrases we have heard numerous times from the mouths of successful CAAPID applicants/international dentists. Can someone tell you what an ideal LoR for dental students sounds like? Sure, we can, right here, right now.
School Shortlisting
Your tests are done, you know how to improve your profile, and all your documents are in place! Yay, you are half-way through. What next? Apply! Since not everyone will have access to unlimited funds, what do we do instead? Identify those schools that fit you, your aspirations, and also, your budget? And this section addresses that precise question.
Watch PlaylistU.S. Dental Schools for International Dentists
Dental Bench Preparation
While every international dental student's heartfelt desire is to bag an admit into their dream dental school, how exactly can one identify their best-fit among the 40+ dental schools in the US with an International Dentist Program? Which among these offer the best dental programs? Which are engaged in cutting-edge research? Do I choose a 3-year Advanced Standing Program at a moderately expensive school or a 2-year program from a premium-priced one? Are you looking for answers to such exhaustive questions? Then, you are at the right place.
Dental Interviews
Interviews should be easy, right? For all you need to do is speak - about yourself and those certain things that matter to you. Don't worry - interviews can be easy - provided you are prepared. That’s what this section is going to help you be. Prepared.
Types of Interviews
Schools may employ one of 5 types of interviews. What are they? In fact, why are there so many types? How can you answer ethical scenarios? Behavioral questions? Will schools ask clinical questions in Personal Interviews?
Type of Interview Questions
All the knowledge we have gleaned, having coached numerous applicants in the last 3+ years. All here, all for you.
School Specific Interviews
Does UPenn have a closed-file interview? Should I prep differently for Buffalo’s Open file interview?? Will Loma Linda/LLU grill you on clinical scenarios or rely more on behavioral interview questions? We may have the precise answers you are seeking!
Admission and Education Loans
Yay! Interviews and Bench cleared, and that much-anticipated acceptance mail is in your inbox. You are halfway there. Yes, only halfway, for there are more hurdles to cross. And more research to be done!
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Careers for International Dentists
And isn't that what we all aspire to, at the end of the day? A fulfilling career that is more than just a job. Check out our experts’ opinions on a wide range of avenues that beckon you.
Watch PlaylistDental Licensure
Coming SoonObviously, the first step toward any job prospect. Find out more about the whats and hows of obtaining a license so you can be officially a dentist, well, again.
Private Practice
Coming SoonThe most common and prevalent way forward. How remunerative is it? And how to procure a stable one while also ensuring a steep learning curve and career growth?
Corporate/DSOs
Corporates like Aspen Dental are everywhere. Should you choose them instead of your next-door dentist whom you shadowed? Or does your social conscience beckon you? DSOs might be your better choice.
Federally Qualified Health Centres
If you want your skills to impact the masses, maybe this one is for you.
Academia
Coming SoonSome of you want to light the way forward for other aspirants as well. Ideal choice for anyone with a combined love for teaching, research, and clinical.
