College Experiences That Helped an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at University of Nebraska Medical Center Succeed
To prepare for a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Adam prioritized "doing the best" in each stage of education, viewing this approach as the key to unlocking opportunities. This strategy, applied consistently from undergraduate studies through dental school, allowed Adam to excel and ultimately pursue their chosen specialty, emphasizing the importance of consistent effort over rigid long-term planning.
Academic Excellence, Career Planning, Opportunity Maximization, Goal Setting, Resilience
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Adam Robinson
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Brigham Young University
Masters Degree from Brigham Young University, Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University, Doctor of Medicine from University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Video Highlights
1. Do your best in your current situation to create the most opportunities for yourself.
2. You don't need to know exactly what you want to do in 10 years; focus on doing well to open more doors.
3. Strive for excellence in your studies to increase your chances of getting into competitive programs like Oral and Maxillofacial surgery but also be happy with your achievements along the way
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
One thing I decided, though I can't say for sure where along my path it was, was to basically do the best I could wherever I was at. This was in order to give myself the most opportunities.
As an undergraduate, you don't necessarily have to know exactly what you want to do in 10 years or where you want to be. That's great if you can do that, absolutely. But the best thing you can do is to do the best you can, and doing the best you can will then give you the best opportunities.
The same thing happened to me in dental school. I was never 100% sure I wanted to be an oral surgeon, but I knew that if I wanted to be one, I had to be at the top of the class. So, I had to do really well on my tests.
I never put that pressure on myself, like, "If I don't get this, I'm not going to be happy with my life." If I didn't get in, no, I'll be happy if I'm a dentist. That's great. That's awesome. But at the same time, I wanted to take each test as seriously as I could in order to do as well as I could.
Then, I just kind of did that time after time, week after week. I think that's where you'll end up finding the best opportunity for you.
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