We’re past the time of Wishes…
You may have heard the quote “A goal without a plan is just a wish”; we couldn’t agree more. Stop waiting for someone to make your wishes come true…your success is built by the plans you make…Let us help!
Final Half…
Well it’s finally here… Phase II of the NMS, for Post Doctoral Matching Program.
Congrats to all candidates successfully accepted into: AEGD, US GPR, PEDS and OMFS!
For those preparing for Post Match or 2022 cycle: stay calm, stay motivated and above all else, stay in touch if you find you need a little extra help.
Launching in 2021…
“WHEN KNOWING BECOMES DOING”
We’re quick learners, we’ve caught on that there are only so many hours in the day to share what we know, so we’ll be dropping nuggets of inspiration, laughter and hopeful tips for you to use in your quest of higher learning!
Welcome to our launch podcast “When Knowing Becomes Doing”
New Beginnings…
2020 has been one for the record books!
As we get set to turn the page on this year, we remember all that has been lost and look to all we hope to gain.
There’s nothing sexy about starting anew… it takes work, hard work. Planting the seed for the future, means you commit to the nuturing, the planning, the investment of time. The choice you make is that it is worth it… because you keep your eye on the blossom that awaits.
Start your cultivation off right, get excited, develop a plan and if you need help with that vision; turn to those who know how to help others bloom!
Looking to the Horizon
As we near the end of 2020 and dare to look ahead to a new tomorrow; let’s not forget some lessons painfully learned from this year:
Dreams deferred are not promised a tomorrow…
Future plans may not take the shape as once promised and
No matter how bleak the current forecast, the sun will and often shines again!
There’s always room for more…
There’s nothing more satisfying than knowing you choose a specialty out of preference rather than deference. Feeling confident in your overall abilities in Dentistry is one of the accomplishments attained in a GPR. If you’re considering this path maybe you’d like to know a bit more about one of the newest programs: Penn Dental Medicine GPR , slated to launch July 2021!
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It’s Half Time…
For all those keeping track Phase I of the NMS is in the books! Congrats to those who successfully matched to the Dental residency of their choice in Ortho, Perio, Pros and Dental Anes. Click on the link to see the stats of unmatched open positions( Ortho). Stay tuned for the 2nd Half in January!
Gratitude
In a time of so much uncertainty, it is easy to become overwhelmed. We can focus on the problems that lie ahead, the struggles of the present and the regrets of the pasts.
PGP would like to thank all who have allowed us to be apart of their amazing journey thus far and for those who have shown interest in our services!
Whatever your current state this Holiday season find a moment for gratitude and make time for an expression of thanks!
No one knows everything!
One of the hardest things for most people, is to write about themselves!
It’s easier to toot someone else’s horn but when it’s time to play the note for ourself it often sounds out of tune.
That’s why PGP offers our New PrepBook Guide for Personal statements. Download our digital guidebook and template on how to write an effective personal statement. Discover insights on how to promote the authentic you to an audience in Dental Specialty.
True Horror…
“ I wish I could have done more”, these are the words that linger in your mind. The silence broken only by your footsteps as you walk down the hall… “Will they follow up?” Daunting question that stay with you as you drive slowly out of the parking lot…
True Horror is living day in and day out with unfulfilled dreams. Feeling overwhelmed by the process, until it stifles you into inaction. Pursuing Advanced Dental Education, to receive the training that would allow you to banish those feelings of doing more for your patients; is possible. Don’t give up on your desire to specialize, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams!
While you’re on the Path…
These 12 Minute Reflection Exercises Could Nearly Double Your Productivity And Happiness
There’s so much to do on a given day, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the “To Do List” of both professional and personal life. The drive to succeed and the ambition to accomplish our dreams is a great motivator, but can often blind us to the appreciations of the little things around us. PGP wants to remind all achievers to take time for yourself and while on the path to success stop to appreciate the beauty of the journey you are on.
Good Read Suggestion: Forbes.com - These 12 Minute Reflection Exercises Could Nearly Double Your Productivity And Happiness
Can It Wait?
You’ve heard the phrase “ There’s always tomorrow” a welcomed reprieve for the procrastinator in us all. But what happens when those tomorrows start turning into yesterdays. Very seldom will life perfectly align to let your dreams happen… more times than nought you have to shape the future you seek!
So in the words of Thomas Jefferson “ Never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today” or better yet our favorite by Greek Philosopher Epiectetus … ” Anything worth putting off is worth abandoning altogether.”
If your dream of Dental Specialty is important to you… Go for it!
Stay in the Know!
Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards
Always go to the source… PGP reminding you to stay up to date on changes in Dental Education. Become familiar with the Temporary Flexibility in Accreditation Standards by the ADA… sounds boring we know but these changes can provide helpful insights on what lies ahead in the Dental Specialty you seek to be a part of.
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2020 “The GAP YEAR”
We get it… it’s been a tough year and it’s far from over!
The uncertainty and challenges brought on by the novel Corona Pandemic, has left no facet of life unscathed, including the field of Dentistry and Dental Education. Preparing for the 2020-2021 application cycle, will be let’s say a little different, but as President Teddy Roosevelt reminds us, “ Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing, unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…”
While there is much truth to those wise words, especially once you’re on the other side of the application process, PGP is here to give you a few friendly tips for you to consider:
Every Dental Practitioner in the US, has had the experience of clinical interruptions. How did you deal with this unusual experience?
How are Dental Training Programs dealing with challenges of Covid-19 Pandemic?
Are you aware of the technologic capabilities of the instutuions you are considering for residency?
Are there any special dispensation or allowances being considered by programs for this 2020-2021 cycle?
Need help sorting out the answers to any of those questions or have they help to spark a few more? Drop a us an email if we can provide a free 30 minute consult to help you out!