Are you aspirin for medicine?
Have you thought of quitting?
Do you have passion for medicine?
Did you just discover this thread?


Then you have to cool down, buy a bottle of chilled coke and go through this thread from page 1 to this current page, believe you me, you won't remain the same.... Take it from a guy who had to leave pharmacy for his true passion.

Lomaxx, Lagusta and charlymed...i dey greet oo


#team Mbbs

Good evening medics
Please I would like to be educated about the undergraduate admissions process for foreign students intending to study MBBS in the US or UK
Registrations and all of that
Any advice would be appreciated...

If there is any other thread for topics like this I would also like to be informed

Pls..I need tips on how to prepare for 2nd mbbs exams (300 level)

Starfx:
Are you aspirin for medicine?
Have you thought of quitting?
Do you have passion for medicine?
Did you just discover this thread?


Then you have to cool down, buy a bottle of chilled coke and go through this thread from page 1 to this current page, believe you me, you won't remain the same.... Take it from a guy who had to leave pharmacy for his true passion.

Lomaxx, Lagusta and charlymed...i dey greet oo


#team Mbbs

Boss
Your boy deh greet oo.

Please who has used virsham Singh Anatomy here.
Is it advisable to use the text for mb
Bosses answer pls

EdOgah:
Good evening medics
Please I would like to be educated about the undergraduate admissions process for foreign students intending to study MBBS in the US or UK
Registrations and all of that
Any advice would be appreciated...

If there is any other thread for topics like this I would also like to be informed

If you need intend to study MBBS in the US or UK,you should first have the money... plenty of it...
Then you can start the register for SAT, take the exam,get a good score which will help you secure an admission into pre-med in the US, it's after pre-med you enter into MEDSCHOOL proper.
In the case of the UK,I think you have to register for the GCSE,get a good score and apply for admission in a UK University...
This should help a little,I hope...
My 1cent

Please, what's the cutoff mark for BDS in BUK?

Emmaxy9:
Please who has used virsham Singh Anatomy here.
Is it advisable to use the text for mb
Bosses answer pls

This book is making waves in my class

Brukx:
This book is making waves in my class

Wow. Is that your main text? I mean recommended?

Brukx:
This book is making waves in my class

Which school is that

MedicBlaze:


Boss
Your boy deh greet oo.

I am loyal oo

Emmaxy9:

Which school is that

Uniport

Wow, I didn't know people can appreciate Vishram. That textbook is a goldmine.

davbravo:
I am

Davbravo please now can I get your number I want to ask something about Unilag's jupeb please it's important thanks

Jiberi:
Wow, I didn't know people can appreciate Vishram. That textbook is a goldmine.

Yes. Just from the few things I read today, it was really good. So simple and straight to the point. It doesn't five unnecessary information and comes with simple English...

Please how does alport syndrome,oxalosis ,cystinosis lead to chronic kidney disease

Lagusta:


Congrats bro, more blessings

please sir,how do alport syndrome , oxalosis , cystinosis lead to renal disease

Hey guys... Please someone should brief me on the nature of OAU post utme. Like the subject combination to expect, time and how to calculate their aggregate score.

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Tresellea:
Please, what's the cutoff mark for BDS in BUK?

There's no specified average score for any course in Buk, but 270+ won't be bad for BDS.
You should also have it in mind that BDS is highly competitive given that they admit a small percentage of the applicants.
Here, they're just 19 in numbers , 2018/2019 sect.

Good day medics in the house... Please I need a comparative analysis of EBSU MBBS and ESUT MBBS in terms of facility, quota, catchment area policy, cut-off and most especially financial implication - from acceptance fee to tuition fee, to hostel fee, to everything that has to do with money.... So much depends on this information.... Thanks in anticipation.

Tresellea:
Please, what's the cutoff mark for BDS in BUK?

They mostly consider average i.e(p-utme+jamb score ➗ divided by 2)but in the portal they use to write 220 but it depends with the entire aspirants performance in that year.I will advice you to go for 280+ if you are not in their catchment area and an average of 260+ is general for both MBBS and BDS..
Hope this help a little

dearpiriye:
dental students buy equipments in 500l so the total will be 200k+100+40+school fees +tech fees

Lol.. That'd be almost 500K?

Kill me na.

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Q: What is dentistry?
A: Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public, the field of dentistry or dental medicine is thus not limited to odontology (odoús, "tooth"wink – the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. It is the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases.

*It encompasses treatment of the face, jaw, cheek, structures in the mouth including teeth, lips, tongue, palates, gums, saliva and salivary glands and other procedures*

Dentistry is a very wide aspect of medicine with about ten subspecialties. Other aspects of medicine that can be likened to dentistry are internal medicine, peadiatrics, surgery. These aspects all have subspecialties too.

Dentists are surgeons BUT not physicians.

This is because eight out of ten times you visit a dentist, he will work on you (be it minor/major surgery) that is why you will be given a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree (BDS/BChD) upon graduation. Similarly, graduates of medicine
whom have specialized in surgery, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, O&G, pediatrics and other surgery related field like anaesthesia are not physicians.

Q: How can I become a qualified dental doctor?

A: To become a qualified dentist you need to have five O level credit in English, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology and fulfill the UTME and PostUTME requirements of your chosen school. Please note that we have nine schools presently offering the course in Nigeria with very few quota system. Therefore prospective candidates must prepare well to meet up with the cutoff mark as it is usually the highest after medicine ( there were cases in the past when it was higher than medicine in some schools) in the College of Medicine/Health Sciences of your school. The following schools are currently offering the course with their students quota in bracket; UNIBADAN(30), UNILAG(40), OAUIFE(25), UNIBEN(25), UNIPORT(15), UNN(15), UNIMAID(15), LASU(10) and UNIMED(10). You can also apply for DE with your first degree with a second class upper division of any biological sciences or basic medical sciences discipline.

Q: What should I expect during my training?

A: Dentistry is for six years for UTME and five years for direct entry.Your first year will see you through advanced physics, chemistry,
biology, mathematics(not all schools) and general studies. This is going to be the easiest class in your undergraduate days. Each school has
criteria for promoting to the next class as their will be no room for carry over, any student found wanting will repeat the class or be withdrawn. Your 200 and 300 levels will be basically anatomy,physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and pathology to be learnt together with your medical colleagues. There is no grading system that is, no A or B will be awarded this is because after completion of your course you wont be given first class or second class, your certificate will state PASS. However after each final examination you take at the end of each level, it is either you PASS or RESIT or REPEAT or WITHDRAW. In addition to those courses dental students will be taught oral biology, science of dental materials, dental operative techniques, prosthetic techniques in 200 and 300 levels. Then you will write your first professional examination marking the end of pre-clinical. In 400 level you will be taught and undergone postings in the different specialties of medicine, and that of surgery, you will also be taught and undergone postings in pharmacology and all aspects of pathology including morbid anatomy, chemical pathology, haematology & immunology, microbiology & parasitology, histopathology together with your medical colleagues. Then you will write your second professional examination. In 500 and 600 levels you will be taught and undergone postings in community medicine together with your medical colleagues. In addition, Dental students will be taught and undergone postings in oral radiology, oral pathology, oral & maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, preventive & community dentistry, dental therapeutics, endodontics, oral medicine. Then you will write your third professional examination and be inducted by MDCN.

Q: Where can I do my internship?

A: I have heard newly graduated medical doctors lament on where to do internship before their 24 months temporary license is due. This is so because we have medical schools all over the countries (federal/states/privates) with new ones coming up every year. This lack of space and limited time has forced some to do the internship as supernumerary meaning that they will do the one year internship without pay. This is different for dental doctors as there are more accredited hospitals for dentists than the numbers of dentists graduating every year. You can check MDCN site for a list of eligible places.

Q: Where will I serve during NYSC service year?

A: As a dentist you are a precious tool in the hand of our FG so be prepared to work during this service year because we have less than 2000 practicing dentists in a country of over 160 million people, so be ready to work in an hospital possibly attending to patients spread over 5 LGA.The beauty of it is you will be paid more than fellow corpers and possibly make more money. Also you will get to practice your skill fully without supervision and that makes you better than your friends who will be posted to schools.

Q: Can I get a well paid job after school?

A: YES, if you want to work as a dental officer, many dentists are begged to stay back after service due to the extreme shortage of manpower in the profession especially in the northern part of the country. you may also decide to pursue your residency. The choice is yours.

Q: Is there hope in private practice after school?

A: YES, contrary to people’s opinion that private dental clinic will not be patronized the reverse is actually the case as there are increasing awareness among Nigerians on the need for quality oral health. There are a good number of private dental clinics in the country.

Q: How do I specialize and what are the requirements?

A: Specialization in Dentistry require one to pass the exam of Faculty of Dental surgery of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Surgeons and then proceed to a teaching hospital where they offer any of the postgraduate programmes in dentistry. The specialties are PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, ENDODONTICS, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL&MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, PROSTHODONTICS, PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, COMMUNITY DENTISTRY, DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH, ORAL PATHOLOGY, PERIODONTOLOGY, ORAL RADIOLOGY, ORTHODONTICS & DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS and FORENSIC DENTISTRY.

Q: If I decide to do medicine in future or want to specialize under medicine/surgery is it possible?

A: YES, you will be required to do 500 and 600 levels of medicine which will be around 22 months ( approximately 2 years) and you will become a holder of MBBS/MBChB but please know that your BDS/BChD degree will be withdrawn from you forever which means you can no longer specialize in dentistry or practice it or be referred to as a dentist.

Q: Can a dentist head a hospital or any medical organization?

A: YES, a dentist is given the same treatment as a medical doctor and can as such be the head of a hospital. A dental consultant who has attained the position of a professor can become the CMD of a hospital or provost of a college of medicine.

Q: Who will I work with in the dental ward/hospital?

A: A dentist will work with a general nurse/dental nurse, dental technologist, dental therapist, lab scientist, radiographer, medical records staff.

Q: Do people visit dentists in Nigeria?

A: YES, the figure is improving and people now see a dentist more than you can actually think of.

Q: Are dentists too life savers?

A: YES, they are life savers too because most diseases in the body will either have oral symptoms whereby it can be detected early enough by
a dentist. Some diseases even have oral manifestations that can only be managed by a dentist. Also diseases such as oral cancer, tonsillitis amongst others can only be managed effectively by a dentist.

Q: Is it possible to have emergency cases in a dental ward/hospital/clinic?

A:YES, though it is not a common occurrence but there are actually a few ones. Take for example a person with a tongue/lip cut that is surely for oral & maxillofacial surgeons or a child with a pin prick in the mouth that is why we have peadiatric dentists too.

Q: Is dentistry tougher than medicine?

A:MAYBE, there is no yardstick for toughness although most foreign forums (American) I have read, people are with the opinion of dentistry
being tougher due to the dexterity of hands and eyes involved. Dentistry can be tougher initially (parts 1-4) due to the fact that you do
dental courses in addition to what medical students will do. But in 500 & 600 levels medicine too can be seen as voluminous when you think of
the number of cases you will come across but dentistry is sure not anywhere less voluminous as you combine clinical postings with
patients care, lectures and practical too are on with dental aspects of basic medical sciences fields you will be taught in parts 5 & 6. So in my
opinion it is indecisive.

Q: Can I admit patients other than dental cases?
A: NO, you cannot so as not to lose your license but you can offer excellent medical advice to your patients and make proper referrals.

Q: Does a dentist use sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, thermometer and others?

A: YES, you make use of everything right from your part4.

Q: What are my prospects outside the country?

A: Dentistry is a promising profession outside Nigeria. According to Daily NewsUSA published on December 19, 2012 for top 100
professions in the United States dentistry ranks first with a median salary of US$142740 (NGN22.8 million with $1=#160). This is to tell you
that not only Nigeria has prospects for graduates of dentistry.

Q: Is the profession not boring and can we call it a ministry like medicine?

A: YES, the profession is interesting because it gives smile to people’s faces. When you walk into your office and your patient is wailing of
toothache (commonest ailment) then you perform the magic and the patient is beaming and smiling again tell me if this is boring? Couples
who can no longer kiss each other again or communicate effectively because a partner has got mouth odour, then you invite the affected
partner over and treat his/her condition, he/she is full of smile and his/her marriage is back on track and he/she will be grateful now tell
me if what you are doing is boring? Tell me if dentistry is not a ministry?

THANK YOU FOR READING

Enjoy!

Ndubest cares ��

Hello everyone, most esp to all dental students and those already in the field.
I'm a newly admitted dental student.
I love the course considering it doesn't deal with the teeth alone and there are specialties that i had read which i find interesting.
My problem now is, a lot of people keep discouraging me each time they hear its dentistry. Some say that other para medics are better than dentist, some say it is difficult to get a job, some say the pay is very poor unless in a govt hospital etc...a lot of negative comments, i don't know if some are saying it out of hate lol. Though I'm not moved because i know what i want.
Please i need more enlightenment on the course dental surgery and its future prospect in Nigeria. Thanks.
Contributions from all medical personnel is welcomed.

i am an aspirant. is it advisable to apply or mbbs in partially accredited school?

isgombe:
i am an aspirant. is it advisable to apply or mbbs in partially accredited school?

Which school?

OBGEE:
Hello everyone, most esp to all dental students and those already in the field.
I'm a newly admitted dental student.
I love the course considering it doesn't deal with the teeth alone and there are specialties that i had read which i find interesting.
My problem now is, a lot of people keep discouraging me each time they hear its dentistry. Some say that other para medics are better than dentist, some say it is difficult to get a job, some say the pay is very poor unless in a govt hospital etc...a lot of negative comments, i don't know if some are saying it out of hate lol. Though I'm not moved because i know what i want.
Please i need more enlightenment on the course dental surgery and its future prospect in Nigeria. Thanks.
Contributions from all medical personnel is welcomed.

Most of the negative comments u here about BDS is not out of hate for the course, it's just ignorance (u can't blame anyone for that)...the name DENTISTRY itself is a misnomer.....

In a country that has only 9 schools offering BDS, and each with a quota of as low as 15 (mostly) to 30 students being admitted each year? Of which only few of those admitted end up graduating?? you are a hot cake bro....I don't want to start enumerating the prospects, as I know u can find a lot of them even here on nairaland.....

NOTE: Getting admission isn't the hardest part, but going through the rigorous 6 to 7 years in school is the most CHALLENGING and EXCITING part of it all.....
Congratulations on your admission by the way....

Tboysalau:
Which school?

gombe state university

OBGEE:
Hello everyone, most esp to all dental students and those already in the field.
I'm a newly admitted dental student.
I love the course considering it doesn't deal with the teeth alone and there are specialties that i had read which i find interesting.
My problem now is, a lot of people keep discouraging me each time they hear its dentistry. Some say that other para medics are better than dentist, some say it is difficult to get a job, some say the pay is very poor unless in a govt hospital etc...a lot of negative comments, i don't know if some are saying it out of hate lol. Though I'm not moved because i know what i want.
Please i need more enlightenment on the course dental surgery and its future prospect in Nigeria. Thanks.
Contributions from all medical personnel is welcomed.

ah nawa ooo
Some people are just natural haters.
Dentistry is an arm of medicine,just like gynecology.how can you compare a paramedic with a dentist?
The pay is the same along with doctors,and abroad,dentists probably earn more.the beauty of dentistry is that it's less stressful than medicine when you start working.

Thank you for sharing this information.