What After BDS: Things To Consider Before Studying Abroad

 

What After BDS: Things To Consider Before Studying Abroad

Studying abroad- the thought of it is so beguiling. It is obvious to get dazzle and mesmerize by the charm, the country has to offer. But I would suggest, not to get lost in the sights you see and sounds you hear around. Keep your head high, think twice and move ahead as it is a major decision of your life and even a slight mistake will cost you enough to regret.

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Moving abroad has its advantages and disadvantages too..

The primary considerations, that everyone does are the financial calculations, eligibility criteria, entrance exams and Visa for the respective country. If you guys are really interested in going abroad, I would recommend, please kindly do your research properly. Keep these things in mind while doing your research.

 

1. First, be sure which course you want to do and from which country.

2. Then do research regarding which universities are good for those courses.

3. Join the communities of the university you are applying for, on Facebook or any other social websites where you can connect with the students who are already studying there and clear your doubts

4. There are lot of options in masters in health regarding courses. So be sure of the course which you are opting for, has good scope in that country and as well as in India. (If you are planning to come back after studies)

 

 

Are above considerations enough or something more has to be thought of?

If you ask me, I would say the earlier considerations are basic which will be there before joining any University abroad. But, the real things will come once you join your MS. I stayed in Melbourne for 3 years and my journey was amazing. It was full of ups and downs. It taught me about being independent, being fearless, to forget and to forgive and many things about love and life but the most important thing it taught me about is, with discomfort comes growth. With every challenging situation, comes a great lesson. It helps you to evolve as a person. To believe in yourself and start everything from scratch in a new country, on your own, is difficult. But the moment you get succeed, that powerful feeling has no comparison in the world. People will always tell you how it has changed their life for good but no one talks about the pain they have gone through. 

 

No matter how supportive your parents are, leaving far away from them and the fact that they are getting fragile and old will always make you feel guilty. At times, you might feel lonely and depressed, no matter how many friends you have and how often you socialize. There are times when no one is around and you need to deal with it on your own. So if you are thinking of pursuing Post graduation or MS from abroad after BDS; think about all the factors and make a wise decision.

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What After BDS: Clearing The Confusing Clouds

 

What After BDS: Clearing The Confusing Clouds

After my last post on What After BDS? I have been getting lot of emails from young minds to help for guidance for abroad studies. I have been in that stage where you do not know what do to and need some expert advice. 

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Here are few things you need to think about when you plan your future

Subject:
If you have just cleared your final year or internship, you may not have a clear idea about which subject to choose. I would suggest get in to general practice for a year. Do all kinds of dentistry. In this one year time, you will develop a liking for a subject which you would like to pursue masters in. This one year will also add to your resume about what kind of clinical experience. Most colleges (outside India) do not entertain freshers for masters program. They need at least 1-2 years of clinical experience for application. This is applicable for clinical and management programs.

Future Plan:
Plan to settle abroad or come back? - Most countries do not recognise our Indian BDS. They do consider you for Masters/BDS but you cannot practice in their country without passing the licence exam. Clearing the license exam involves studying, time and money. So if you are sure you want to settle in that particular country you can start preparing for the license from day 1 or just study and come back.

 

Finances:
Another important aspect. Arranging finances can be difficult for few people. Full time courses are very expensive. You can look out for part time courses which are less expensive. If you plan to settle in that country, you have to be prepared for all kinds of expenses and probably some familial help to get you settled. You can always apply for loans and get started with.

 

Visa: 
Most major countries do give a student visa. It also depends on the country and course. I am wondering the state of USA visa if Trumph wins!! It’s not that easy to crack in the UK visa for work permit because you need to get an employment letter after the degree which may not be easy for everyone.

Young minds- are very enthusiastic. I know this because I was one. You should talk to lot of people who are in different countries. People who have settled from India to abroad in recent times. Their struggle stories are real eye openers. It may be easy for a few but majorly people take about 3-5 years to settle down. This should make you think about the time and money invested in all this. Are you ready for this kind of commitment and dedication? I am not writing this to demoralise you guys. But you should know the non glamorous side also before putting your foot in it. Do not just blindly follow someone coz its looks so pretty!

Hope these points will help you guys think on the right track and take proper decisions for future life. Stay tuned in for more action….

 

Read Part I : What After BDS: Earn And Learn! WHY GO ABROAD?

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Career Options After BDS From India

 

Career Options After BDS From India

Are you confused with what to do after your BDS? Read on, probably you will get your answer.
Napoleon said, "The starting point of all achievement is Desire". So dear anonymous, first get it clear in your head, how do you daydream yourself like? 

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Is it that you want to be that Dentist who could treat even the most complicated cases with superb finishing; Is it that you want to be known as a researcher and develop advanced dental materials or carry out some large scale surveys, do you want to go slow and steady-learn and explore and finally take a long term settlement; are you a fairly forceful personality who see yourself in a corporate environment-in your chamber controlling things and people around you; do you hate being in this field and think B.D.S was a forced error; or do you say damn doesn't matter how, but I just want to earn some money while I am young and enjoy life!

There are many awesome avenues after B.D.S. and they are all excellent!!! Provided you choose the one you like, and then you tread that path with complete devotion and honesty. B.D.S. is fun, I mean even if you are an insincere student, no matter how bad your teachers were or how average your scores were etc., that was all fun-after graduation comes the serious part of life. So leave all your insincerity (if any) in the college life itself and step in the professional world as agoal oriented person.

If you are interested in clinics, focus very hard on exclusive P.G. prep and try to get clinical M.D.S. from a government college, failing so, if you may afford, purchase an M.D.S clinical seat in good private college and do not waste precious years, just get rolling in continuity. M.D.S. gives you a maturing curve and makes you a specialist-good consultant may earn up 3-4 lakhs a month. If you do not want to study and still are good at clinics, set up your own clinic, do those little hands-on courses, be pro active in promotion of your clinic, work sincerely, you will earn handsomely. After B.D.S, if you are confident of your ability, you may go to places like Maldives who offer you over 1 lakh/month for a fairly undemanding practice. If you are good at dentistry, you may also try D.D.S. in U.S., yeah, it needs Nat board exams and sometimes M.S. but still worth all the labor, you will end up earning much more than in India in the longer run. If you areresearch oriented go for M.S. in bio-materials, or, seek a PhD program, 5-6 years looks long from here, but when you complete it, you would have frog leaped your peers.

If you did not enjoy that art and sculpturing, if you were a very good convincer, yet had an average finishing with your work-that student who would always work out of the phantom heads, or convince batch mates to work for you, then you may go for allied options like M.D.S. in community dentistry or for that matter O.D.M.R. Community work gives you a possibility to work with W.H.O etc, For staying connected to dentistry, yet, not having to work as a clinician M.P.H in India or D.P.H. in U.S. are good options. You may also go for M.H.A. or M.Rural health after all these 2 yr courses, you would earn decent in India or abroad.

In the end, even if you don't know how to extract a grade 3 mobile incisor, you may still set up a clinic, convince people for specialty practice and still end up earning more than an average skilled practitioner. You may go to Australia and do M.B.A. and while you still study, earn a decent amount doing weekend jobs.

Even if you become a millionaire, you cannot buy that beaconed car labeled Government of India-if you loved that sight and work for a larger public base, you may try U.P.S.C. exams after BDS as well. The Short Commission in INDIAN ARMED FORCES is one fine life defining job, you are an officer there and no work carries more pride and honor than working for the Indian military.

 

Mate, after B.D.S. you have some fantastic cards in hand, and it is a win-win situation no matter what you pick, when you got in B.D.S. you may have been 17-18 and many a times it is just an impulse decision to do B.D.S., but now you are mature enough to think about your liking....so get it clear, choose one and go for it, leave no scope for regret after choosing and if you are sincere in your field, you will end up a winner!!!

P.S.- get out of that anonymous, we all have sailed the same boat.

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