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Diversifying your income

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

Here are a few things you’ve always known yet been too afraid to implement. In this short blog post you will find the need to diversify your income, and how you can start the process for yourself THIS WEEK. Yes, this week. The Why The most important lesson I learned during the pandemic was to… Continue reading Diversifying your income

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Why mentors need mentees too

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

Why becoming a mentor is just as important, and even more so, than being mentored.

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Statement of Purpose

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

Ever since I received my first dental school acceptance in 2015, I’m always hit with the same set of questions from every prospective dental student. What is the admissions process for international students? What are dental schools looking for? How could I, as a candidate, stand out? Could you review my resume and statement of… Continue reading Statement of Purpose

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What are dental schools looking for?

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

If anyone had a blueprint for what exactly any dental school was looking for, you wouldn’t be reading posts like this on the internet, would you? The answer to this question is complex. While I do not know the ‘real answer’, I can share an idea of what schools expect, based on the students I… Continue reading What are dental schools looking for?

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Moving during the pandemic

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

When colleagues found out I was moving to San Francisco from Seattle, many heavily discouraged me from doing so. ‘Why are you moving to one of the most expensive cities in the world?’ ‘San Francisco is saturated for dentistry; you will be paid less, asked to do hygiene, and that, coupled with high rents, will… Continue reading Moving during the pandemic

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Do you need a coach?

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Sampada Deshpande2 Comments

I’d blogged a few months earlier about the differences between coaches, sponsors and mentors. Here I am going to share how to find a coach, what coaches can help you with and what the investment in a coach typically looks like.  Are you ready to get a coach? You are ready, if you are able… Continue reading Do you need a coach?

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Reminders

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

This website is reader supported. If you buy something through my posts or affiliate links, at no cost to you, I may get a small commission off of the sale. For more info, see my Disclosure Policy. I just heard a fascinating discussion last night, lead by friend and role model, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, on the… Continue reading Reminders

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How to choose a dental school

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

Are you one of those people who got multiple acceptances? Awesome! Now you have a big decision to make. Here’s some advice on how to choose the right school. This is a draft from my upcoming handbook for foreign trained dentists. Subscribe to the blog to learn when its ready! Cost Let’s face it, ultimately… Continue reading How to choose a dental school

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Coaches, mentors and sponsors

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

This website is reader supported. If you buy something through my posts or affiliate links, at no cost to you, I may get a small commission off of the sale. For more info, see my Disclosure Policy. ‘The smartest people I know have always had coaches, and they continue to invest in coaching throughout their… Continue reading Coaches, mentors and sponsors

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Compassionate leadership

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Sampada DeshpandeLeave a comment

Here’s the story of a leader who did not get it right: Her personal ambition was more important than the impact the team was trying to achieve. She had the false notion that displaying vulnerability or confusion meant letting the team down. So, she always put on a brave face and expected others to do… Continue reading Compassionate leadership

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