Your B&B instructors are absolute experts on getting through studying. They have all taken long grueling boards exams and learned a lot along the way. They also dedicate themselves to seeing every one of you succeed. We asked them a few questions to get an inside peek…..
Dr. David Danesh
- Favorite study snack? Apples! Green apples especially if I need an extra kick!
- Favorite tooth? Lower first premolar – adaptable, dependable, and sturdy!
- Favorite pump up song? Midnight Sky by Miley Cyrus (right now LOL)
- Best boards memory? Doing a warm up jog to the testing center with my best friend from dental school. We were ready to crush it!
- What do you do when you hit a brain wall? Take a break with what I’m needing – take a walk, have some tea, grab a snack, or a movie/TV show study break so I can come back fresh.
Dr. Maddie DiPaolo:
- Favorite study snack? GoMacro bars! They give me the brain power I need for a long study session and workout to decompress after.
- Favorite tooth? #Q – I feel like it’s always the lonely, random, forgotten tooth!
- Favorite pump up song? “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor. I’ve listened to it repeatedly before every exam/quiz/competency/board I’ve ever taken in dental school and residency!
- Best boards memory? The feeling of accomplishment after I passed! I was so happy, I cried!
- What to do when you hit a brain wall? Anything active! Even just standing up and going for a walk to get moving helps. I think it’s vital to listen to your body and take breaks as needed to study more efficiently. It’s pointless to continue on if you’re burnt out and sleep-deprived because you won’t retain the info!
Dr. Lauren Kuhn Nuth:
- Favorite study snack? Popcorn
- Favorite tooth? #3
- Favorite pump up song? Buenos Aires by Madonna (from EVITA). It’s about a young woman with big dreams and ambition, even though the odds are against her. Plus, I like the song 🎧
- Best boards memory? When things “click”! And then celebrating when I’m done studying at the end of the night and giving myself a pat on the back.
- What do you do when you hit a brain wall? Take a nap! It helps consolidate memories too!
Dr. Kerri Lyons:
- Favorite study snack? Cashews! Or maybe gummy bears for the hard parts!
- Favorite tooth? Wisdom 🙂
- Favorite pump up song? Kesha was great to dance too!
- Best boards memory? When your brain is so tired that every silly cat/dog video online is hilarious
- What do you do when you hit a brain wall? Go for quick walk around the building!