Q&A Episode 2 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

Welcome back to my channel! This is Episode 2 of my new weekly Q&A series in which I will answer questions I receive here on youtube, as well as on my instagram @fifteenblades. It is hard to keep up with the numerous questions receive so I hope this new format will allow me to answer more of the most common questions I get asked and have a reference playlist for people to find answers to common. If you enjoy this video style, please let me know in the comments as I would love to hear your feedback. If you have any questions you would like answered in future videos, ask your questions in the comments or over on my instagram page and I will do my best to answer them in future videos!
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Some of you may know me by my Instagram handle Fifteenblades. My name is Dr. Rola Rabah. I am a fourth-year Oral & maxillofacial resident completing my 6-year residency to become a dual MD DDS degree Oral surgeon. Follow my channel for weekly videos covering a variety of topics including residency, fashion, and health.
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  • @DonzellLampkins
    @DonzellLampkins3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DonzellLampkins

    @DonzellLampkins

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @nadin7927
    @nadin79273 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nadin I wish you the best along your journey

  • @Rjohnson246
    @Rjohnson2463 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @JeremyMayDDS
    @JeremyMayDDS2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @aaas6348

    2 ай бұрын

    What age did you start?

  • @user-td8td9ik6k
    @user-td8td9ik6k3 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @friendlymedstudent3991
    @friendlymedstudent39913 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you emily!!

  • @soulsunshine108
    @soulsunshine1082 жыл бұрын

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

  • @becm5988
    @becm59883 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @omsairam72
    @omsairam723 жыл бұрын

    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. 🌟😊🙏

  • @corycox8033
    @corycox80332 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jannatmalik9857
    @jannatmalik98572 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rm-dc6tx
    @rm-dc6tx3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ridhimaandrhea
    @ridhimaandrhea3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rhea!!

  • @kamaljeetdhiman3153
    @kamaljeetdhiman31532 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😃

  • @SwedishRagers
    @SwedishRagers3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kdramalover1239
    @Kdramalover12393 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Maeve!

  • @haifaabdulmajid4234
    @haifaabdulmajid42343 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Velisabeth
    @Velisabeth3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @agregaletusazon
    @agregaletusazon3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you valeria!

  • @lindsaykim6325
    @lindsaykim63253 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @wonderwoman2430
    @wonderwoman24303 жыл бұрын

    You are the Best Doctor 🏥👍Stay blessed 💞

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Tarvala
    @Tarvala3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carloswaddle89
    @carloswaddle893 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @Velisabeth
    @Velisabeth3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will add it to the to do list!

  • @bayanolaa8847
    @bayanolaa88473 жыл бұрын

    How to improve my application as an international applicant?

  • @noortariq8450
    @noortariq84503 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Noor! ❤️

  • @mohamedahmedgalal3987
    @mohamedahmedgalal39873 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @susmichowdhury4361
    @susmichowdhury43613 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lydiajohnson6332
    @lydiajohnson63323 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MY-ih8ou
    @MY-ih8ou3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @phumdermpor2687
    @phumdermpor26873 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dhruvvashisht7812
    @dhruvvashisht78122 жыл бұрын

    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
    @yoh_ii3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @yoh_ii

    @yoh_ii

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mariehufnal2148
    @mariehufnal214810 ай бұрын

    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

  • @pankajkumar-zj4dh
    @pankajkumar-zj4dh2 жыл бұрын

    Mam can trigeminal Neuralgia be treated with nerve block

  • @sallybrown7680
    @sallybrown76803 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @22kewl14
    @22kewl143 жыл бұрын

    Video about your journey please!

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do!

  • @claudiad.i9449
    @claudiad.i9449Ай бұрын

    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

  • @Hhussain2256
    @Hhussain22563 жыл бұрын

    How many full hours do you do in the hospital everyday

  • @ameralothman718
    @ameralothman7183 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible for international student to apply for OMFA ?

  • @jayjayf9699
    @jayjayf96992 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hayajaber1427
    @hayajaber14273 жыл бұрын

    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

    @CoKiEsAnDcReAm07

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gizanglyer5299
    @gizanglyer52993 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can definitely address this in a future video!

  • @tabarkaltigani5346
    @tabarkaltigani53465 ай бұрын

    Do you have to be dual qualified? Great video

  • @rafaeldosreis4815
    @rafaeldosreis48153 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dulharieslce7343
    @dulharieslce73432 жыл бұрын

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

  • @matthewcarrubba2976
    @matthewcarrubba29763 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Matthew!

  • @matthewcarrubba2976

    @matthewcarrubba2976

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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 💓

  • @ebraamgeorge7307
    @ebraamgeorge73073 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @hylu8057
    @hylu80573 жыл бұрын

    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

    @CoKiEsAnDcReAm07

    3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @nazirahmad7731
    @nazirahmad77313 жыл бұрын

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

  • @guillermopallares770
    @guillermopallares7702 жыл бұрын

    How do I get into OMFS ?

  • @jeetroy4086
    @jeetroy4086 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @reetysingh2704
    @reetysingh27043 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dr.haithamalhomidi6001
    @dr.haithamalhomidi60012 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iqraaimtiaz2673
    @iqraaimtiaz26733 жыл бұрын

  • @MedicalBroadcast
    @MedicalBroadcast3 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring...

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alyssamercier6459
    @alyssamercier64593 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

    Both!

  • @carolnagy1755
    @carolnagy1755Ай бұрын

    Do you make patients listen to your music

  • @zarah7670
    @zarah76703 жыл бұрын

    Do you do cancer surgeries as a OMFS?

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thoughtlesamaira
    @Thoughtlesamaira7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Sebas_IsHim3
    @Sebas_IsHim33 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @Marmonzen
    @Marmonzen Жыл бұрын

    Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome in residency?

  • @tanhatasneem1549
    @tanhatasneem15493 жыл бұрын

    Can an oral and maxillofacial surgeon be a covid doctor?

  • @drshahmina6412

    @drshahmina6412

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @reai4411
    @reai44113 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carloswaddle89
    @carloswaddle893 жыл бұрын

    STARBUCKS🤤

  • @Fifteenblades

    @Fifteenblades

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shreyachinnawar7553
    @shreyachinnawar75533 жыл бұрын

    Is omfs difficult for women?

  • @cintasabu3825
    @cintasabu38253 жыл бұрын

    Are you vegan?

  • @Mel-jf9gx
    @Mel-jf9gx2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @andrewd7765
    @andrewd7765 Жыл бұрын

    Who cares about your pistachio latte?