The PreDental Podcast

Student. Loans. Two words that can send shivers down your spine and increase your anxiety levels like nothing else. But, have no fear the PDP is here! Dental school is stressful enough and managing student loans shouldn’t be your main concern. Student loans can be a great resource if you know how to use them wisely. In this episode, we give you some tips on how to manage your student loans.

Dental Admissions Purgatory? Whaaaaaaat? That seems scary... We have all studied for a big test, taken the test, and then waited two weeks before we get our grades back. This can be one of the worst feelings ever because, even though you prepared and were ready, you still start to doubt yourself. This is exactly how waiting for that admissions decision can be. You have worked so hard to get here and now you just want to know if your dream is going to continue. In this episode we discuss what we like to all "Dental School Purgatory". At this point you don't know if you are in, out, or somewhere in between. You haven't been offered an interview yet? Don't sweat it! We discuss exactly how to handle that decision as well. If you're stuck in Dental Admissions Purgatory and feel like you're going crazy, be sure to give this episode a listen and reach out to us!

WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!! Yes, we've been gone for a minute. Listen to this episode to find out what we were up to all summer, including Marco's trip to Direct Commission Course.

HI WE'RE YOUR VIRUSES CLAYTON AND MARCO AND YOU'RE LISTENING TO THE PRE-VIRUS PODCAST!!! We get it, you all have a lot of questions about vaccines. This week we get straight to the facts talking about the COVID-19 vaccine. We answer most common questions, debunk the ~fake news,~ and give you our honest opinions. Give us a listen and get vaxxed! 

Ever wondered what it's like to date around in dental school? How about getting engaged, planning a wedding, and being married?! From Hinge and Bumble to the infamous "I Do," Clayton and Marco have you covered on this episode.

What happens when you take a guy from Jersey and throw him into the middle of New Orleans? Listen to this episode to find out! Our classmate and good friend, Aaron, tells us about his transition to the south, being an out of state dental student, and even does a surprise interview at the end.

If there was a title higher than queen we'd give it to her. She's a non-traditional student with a story to tell. Seriously, Serena is our class President, class mom, Registered Dental Hygienist, certified badass, artist, and overall incredible human being. You won't believe her journey to dental school but we're so happy it led her to us.

Your favorite host of the PDP, Marco Gargano, recently became Marco Covid-gano when he contracted Covid-19! Listen to this episode to find out what it was like, how he balanced school, and what happened next.

Chief oral surgery resident at University of Buffalo? Too easy. President of the American Student Dental Association? You betcha. Man with the craziest path to residency in history? 100%. He is THE @EgyptianSurgeon, aka Dr. Sohaib Soliman, and we're honored to share his journey with you through this awesome interview.

Our guest today is Dr. Jeffrey Kerst, a man who truly does it all. During his time in dental school he served as District 5 Trustee followed by National Vice-President for the American Student Dental Association. After graduation he worked as a Rover Dentist for a year before settling down in Shreveport, LA. Join us as we talk about his experiences in true PDP fashion. You're not going to want to miss this one!