Prep for NBDE Part 1 and 2

Overview of preparing for MCQ based examinations

By the grace of God, I have had the wonderful opportunity to participate in many multiple choice based tests (MCQ) at different stages of life. Thus I strongly feel the basic principles remain the same whether its the NBDE or DAT or MCAT for that matter. Today, lets focus on the NBDE:

-Know your subjects as best as you can (means working hard through dental school)
-Past questions (This is the most important advice I feel anyone can give you)
-Practice as much as possible (Remember, with so much material, its easy to forget stuff, to keep doing those questions over and over again)

NBDE Part I

Time Frame
-3-4 weeks full time studying
-4-6 weeks with school

Materials

In order of importance, from most important to least important:

-Released NBDE Papers (MOST IMPORTANT)
-First Aid to NBDE Part1
-Your text books
-Kaplan notes/videos

Basically doing the old exams and the first aid is good enough, and use your text books as study materials. Kaplan is optional...


NBDA Part II

Time frame
-2.5-3 weeks full time
-3-4 weeks if studying with school (I know people have done it in shorter durations but this is the average estimate)

Materials
-Old ASDA Q's (released papers)-MOST IMPORTANT
-Mosby's review
-First Aid
-Kaplan Notes (Not really necessary)
-If you did DDS from the US, try to revise stuff from your school notes
-Even if you are an international candidate, following the above rules should help you Pass the test comfortably

Again, please do post comments if you find this information helpful..also, if you have any questions feel free to post them too.
Thanks!

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED DENTISTS

Hi Guys,
               If you are an internationally trained dentist who aspires to train in the USA, you have come to the right place. I was once in your shoes and know its really challenging to find the correct information around the web.

A little about me:

I did my BDS from India, and then my DDS from New York, and I am currently doing my OMFS residency (6 yr).

So please do let me know if you have any questions regarding anything from applying for DDS to post graduation in the USA. I will be more than happy to help you in your quest!


Always remember: An idea that at first does not seem haphazard, actually has no hope at all! Albert Eisnstein

Keep dreaming and working hard to make them true!

I will keep posting more information as often as I can, so please do keep checking! and would love to have your comments and feedback.

Thanks!