Why Aren't Back Injuries Covered?? Life In Medicine & Dentistry, Random Residency Struggles

Top 5 Topics:

- “Work to Live vs. Live to Work” – The Truth About Life in Medicine and Dentistry

- The 88-Degree Apartment Story & Residency Struggles You Wouldn’t Expect

- What Makes Doctors Miserable- And What Dentists Figured Out First:

- Insurance Scams: Why Isn’t Back Injury Covered In Dental Disability Insurance?

Top 5 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE #61 Q&A:

1st - @cbenjiiiii

2nd – @m.bradz

3rd – Riley, @user_50034

4th – Persephone Guerrero, @persephanieguerre

5th – Mark. Y, @_markyag

6th - Luke, @the.dental.student

7th - MJ, @mohamadabudaoud

Quotes & Wisdom:

“Work to live, not live to work.”

→ Emphasizing quality of life and the need to avoid burnout in high-stress healthcare careers.

“Don’t just do what they tell you to do in school. Think about your life.”

→ Encouraging listeners to think critically and long-term about their career paths.

“Regretting is a waste of time. It brings down your mood and lessens your productivity.”

→ A perspective on forward-thinking and mental well-being.

“Benefit others, and everything else will benefit too.”

→ A guiding principle behind his entrepreneurial vision in dentistry.

“You don’t have to major in teeth to go to dental school.”

→ Supporting diverse academic backgrounds for pre-dental students.

“The culture of your residency determines whether you're excited to go in each day.”

→ On how environment shapes motivation and learning during training.

“Efficient studying means getting high grades while studying less and less.”

→ On mastering academic balance in dental school.

Questions:

(02:38) MJ: Healthcare studies major for dental school?

(05:25) Do you ever use a stethoscope?

(05:38) Rolex King: Do you eat red meat?

(05:45) Rolex King: Do you have a Rolex?

(06:40) Tony: Do you want to take trauma call after residency?

(07:05) Christian Hamner: What did you get on your DAT?

(07:55) Luke: Did you meal prep in dental school?

(08:45) Brads: Do they teach ergonomics in school?

(10:06) Riley: Why did you choose dental school over medical school?

(13:45) TheRealElm: What GPA and DAT score did you have?

(14:58) Mark: When did you take CBSE?

(15:45) Drew: Any regrets now that residency is almost over?

(16:50) Embrace: As a dentist, is ergonomics helpful to improve quality of life?

(17:50) Mark: Do you recommend taking CBSE early?

(18:55) Brad: Why doesn't disability insurance cover dental back injuries?

(19:40) Armani: Were you a top student in your class?

(19:50) Mark: Do most OS residencies pay?

(20:15) L: What do I need to bring for an externship?

(20:50) Druvan: Any post-residency summer plans?

(21:35) Noelia: Any advice for Step 1?

(23:30) Mark: Best advice for incoming dental students who want to specialize?

(24:40) Nicholas Rodriguez: Thoughts on Anki?

(25:10) User9634: What made you want to become a doctor?

(25:45) AppleUser: Thoughts on private practice OMFS?

(26:30) Tumla: How was the transition from dental school to residency?

Now available on:

- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel

My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver Day Date

- 5.2025

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