Q&A Episode 2 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

[@DonzellLampkins]

Dr. Rabah, you’re an inspiration. It’s evident how passionate you are about medicine and OMFS. You’re also very discipline. May you share more about how you maintained your discipline as an adult (I know initially you mentioned that your parents were strict 😂)?

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Donzell, I will add this my list of questions to address. I think many of us can relate to strict parents!

[@DonzellLampkins]

@@Fifteenblades As a psychotherapist, I find that a lot of clients who had parental support with productivity growing up have trouble maintaining it as adults without their parent’s assistance. You’ve been able to remain a self-motivated, disciplined, self-reliant surgical resident, which is no easy feat. Many people struggle with productivity and executive functioning, but you are proficient in it so tips from you would be very helpful!

[@Rjohnson246]

I feel silly saying this as I work at an addiction service and don’t work NEARLY as many hours as you, but whenever I need a little bit of a motivation boost I always watch your videos!

[@Fifteenblades]

Harriet thank you for the kind words. And thank you for the important work that you do, whether you are working a couple hours or many the work you do is important

[@nadin7927]

I am absolutely in love. This was such a nice eye opener and you are my current motivation to study and do my best because I want to become an OMFS. Thank you so much for this short and helpful video and I'm always excited for more of your videos.

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Nadin I wish you the best along your journey

[@JeremyMayDDS]

Your story is similar to mine. Decided really late to do OMS. Now out for 3 years post residency and cosmetic facial surgery fellowship. Loving it!

[@aaas6348]

What age did you start?

[@user-td8td9ik6k]

As a surgical resident, when do you think the right time to have kids would be, for those interested in being parents? Especially in regards to work-life balance and aging as a female. Also, side note: I love your channel and content :)

[@haifaabdulmajid4234]

If it wasn’t OMFS, which surgical specialty would you pursue?

[@omsairam72]

Good evening Mam, I am following you from past 2 years, You are the Best, In the morning I first see your instagram stories, You are my inspiration, Thank you Mam, Grateful to God that I Follow you. Keep Shining Mam. 🌟😊🙏

[@friendlymedstudent3991]

She is absolutely amazing! But can we all take a second and appreciate her design choices 💚💚💚 love the chair and lamp!!

[@Fifteenblades]

thank you emily!!

[@becm5988]

you should react to a greys anatomy episode!!! i would love to see an accuracy check of the med side and how realistic the hospital life is

[@SwedishRagers]

She's an absolute beast 😎! An inspiration towards my grind to residency

[@lindsaykim6325]

Hi Dr. Rabah! How much do you get paid as a resident? I know that with med residencies it can change every year and by location!

[@ridhimaandrhea]

Girl!! How much more do you want to do!! You’re already amazing! I don’t know how you do it 🙏🏼

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Rhea!!

[@kamaljeetdhiman3153]

Finally, you are back and glad to see you 😁😍💓🌟

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you! 😃

[@rm-dc6tx]

Hopefully you will get to be trained by Dr. Rodriguez, who was fantastic ( especially with my family history of MH) on my emergency surgery last year). Calm, professional,humble and most of all reassuring that the MH would not be a problem. Good Luck in your training.

[@soulsunshine108]

Really cool to hear your perspective as someone who is getting treated by an OMFS.

[@corycox8033]

I am just about to start dental school next month at USC. Seriously considering OMFS, so thank you so much for your input!

[@Velisabeth]

Could you maybe make a video about the process of opening a private practice? Pros and cons? PP vs hospital?

[@Fifteenblades]

Will add it to the to do list!

[@bayanolaa8847]

How to improve my application as an international applicant?

[@DiasdeValeria]

I am not a doctor and I still find this so interesting!

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you valeria!

[@hayajaber1427]

I wonder after you have finished your medical degree after the dental degtre, can you especialize in anything in medicine other than OMFs or you do not have other choice except OMFs?

[@CoKiEsAnDcReAm07]

She didn’t, as she was accepted into a 6 year OMFS program, which included her getting an MD those first two years.

[@jannatmalik9857]

I just love and admire you so so much😭♥️♥️

[@wonderwoman2430]

You are the Best Doctor 🏥👍Stay blessed 💞

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you!

[@Kdramalover1239]

Yay I’m so early! ❤️ find you so inspiring 💕

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Maeve!

[@hylu8057]

you really inspire me, i'm about to graduate psychology bachelors degree and i'm so frustrated with how hard to find a way with this degree + i dont like it honestly i'm thinking of going to med school but there are so many challenges such as my age "22 " and other stuf 'm lost but every time i think about the fact that it could be possible to pursue medical school i get so excited 🥺💖 please give me your thoughts and advice

[@CoKiEsAnDcReAm07]

Most people graduate college at 22/23/24, you’re definitely not “late” by any means. I would say start by shadowing doctors from differing specialties to see if you can see yourself doing that as your job. You can also check out nursing programs, PA schools, etc. From there, plan on taking all the prerequisites and some upper division sciences in a post bacc program. You just want to make sure that the path you set on is what you truly want!

[@carloswaddle89]

Oooo I have a question for the next Q & A. Is it normal for an OMFS resident in the MD/Certificate program to pursue a fellowship afterwards?

[@gizanglyer5299]

Could you go into more detail about what you do/what kind of procedures OMFS surgeons do?

[@Fifteenblades]

I can definitely address this in a future video!

[@susmichowdhury4361]

Did the amount of extra schooling scare you at all? I’m worried to pursue residency since I’ll end up being close to 40 by the time everything is finished.

[@MY-ih8ou]

How expensive is studying OMFS?Do you get paid while doing residency?So far what is your favorite area:traumas,cancer,extractions,implants etc...?

[@tabarkaltigani5346]

Do you have to be dual qualified? Great video

[@22kewl14]

Video about your journey please!

[@Fifteenblades]

Will do!

[@claudiad.i9449]

I am from the caribbean and I have been trying so many years to get this surgery done as it is not available in my country. Where do you suggest that I reach out to. Insurance issue

[@Tarvala]

Just recently discovered your channel - you're so pretty! :)

[@dulharieslce7343]

On these days , i'm get ready to OMF surgery in my low jaw. What should i know as a patient 😔 love yaa..❤️

[@mariehufnal2148]

I want to know how can I tell if the oral surgeon did what I had to have done? I was shown paperwork of what they said was done but how can I tell

[@lydiajohnson6332]

Im currently in college and i wanted to become a oral surgeon what is the salery for residency

[@Velisabeth]

Had no idea you considered plastics at first! I’m interesting in plastics right now

[@alyssamercier6459]

Are you planning on getting your MD and DDS? Or just your DDS?

[@Fifteenblades]

Both!

[@mohamedahmedgalal3987]

Nice to get to know you iam an TA OMFS in Egypt I want your advice as our university hospital is limited to minor traumas and minor surgeries we focus on teaching instead should I seek to get PhD program outside Egypt or it's useless thank you for your patience

[@sowmyareddy5671]

Hii mam, i just want to know the cost of omfs residency programme or in avg how much the omfs residency programme cost

[@phumdermpor2687]

so inspiring , You look so cute and be happpy haha . let's enjoy your day in life .

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you!

[@Thoughtlesamaira]

I too want to be an OMFS but I am worried about age😢

[@noortariq8450]

Hello pretty .. just wanted to mention that one day you will make a great doctor , pretty wife and a wonderful mom. Keep it up sis 🌹

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Noor! ❤️

[@dhruvvashisht7812]

Hi there, I am about to start my dental school in Kings college London but after my dental school I want to be a Omfs in usa, so could you please tell me what I need to do for my residency in usa after studying dentistry from London?

[@yoh_ii]

Re; christmasy cups from Starbucks. Christmas usually lasts till late February in Puerto Rico! So this is totally normal to me haha that said! Thank you for sharing the video! (I'm still at the start lol)

[@Fifteenblades]

I had no idea, thank you for that information and I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@yoh_ii]

@@Fifteenblades I did enjoy it alot! Your perspective is fascinating, and you convey yourself very clearly! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

[@matthewcarrubba2976]

Good afternoon to you and hope everything is going well for you and God bless you and stay safe and healthy. Love 💘, so much 💓

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you Matthew!

[@matthewcarrubba2976]

@@Fifteenblades you are so welcome and thank you so much for your reply and God bless you and stay safe and healthy. Love 💘, so much 💓

[@Hhussain2256]

How many full hours do you do in the hospital everyday

[@jayjayf9699]

Im having a apicoectomy, im so scared its on the UL4 tooth

[@pankajkumar-zj4dh]

Mam can trigeminal Neuralgia be treated with nerve block

[@sallybrown7680]

How old are you? I hope this question isn't rude or offensive. I love you and your content so much, thank you for being such an inspiration, I can't wait to be like you some day.

[@reetysingh2704]

Can u please discuss how can international students apply in your field

[@carolnagy1755]

Do you make patients listen to your music

[@jeetroy4086]

Mam, can you please tell me how a dentist from Asia can become an OMFS abroad?

[@sowmyareddy5671]

Please can u guide the international students to get into omfs residency and is it difficult for international graduate students to get into 6year oral residency programme please can u answer to this please mam

[@nazirahmad7731]

Hi ma'am.. Can you please discuss Tmj pain and tmj surgery.. Btw I am your new subscriber 😊

[@ebraamgeorge7307]

hi dr rola. my name is ebraam and i am egyptian living in cairo in my 4th year of dental school. i wanted to know about similar programs like yours who accept international graduates. i am really interested in your program and intend on trying to get into it

[@ameralothman718]

Is it possible for international student to apply for OMFA ?

[@rafaeldosreis4815]

You are so charismatic! I absolutely looove your videos! Shout out from Brasil!

[@dr.haithamalhomidi6001]

all that I can say you are very beautiful and attractive. a big love Dr.Rabah💝

[@zarah7670]

Do you do cancer surgeries as a OMFS?

[@Fifteenblades]

Yes! Head and Neck cancer is within the scope of OMFS

[@guillermopallares770]

How do I get into OMFS ?

[@Marmonzen]

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome in residency?

[@MedicalBroadcast]

Inspiring...

[@Fifteenblades]

Thank you!

[@iqraaimtiaz2673]

❤

[@reai4411]

could you tell us about how u met ur fiance :)

[@tanhatasneem1549]

Can an oral and maxillofacial surgeon be a covid doctor?

[@drshahmina6412]

Yes

[@thesebastianngg]

Hi

[@carloswaddle89]

STARBUCKS🤤

[@Fifteenblades]

I usually make coffee at home but every once in a while I treat myself!

[@shreyachinnawar7553]

Is omfs difficult for women?

[@cintasabu3825]

Are you vegan?

[@Mel-jf9gx]

Ok, I'm out.. seriously I wanna sue you for wasting my 2 minutes

[@andrewd7765]

Who cares about your pistachio latte?