# Dr. Phillip Evalen @phillipe19_ - Dose of Dental Podcast #231 x Dr. Gallagher's Podcast

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Podcast: [Dr. Gallagher's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-gallagher-s-podcast-3360363)
Published: 2026-05-18T02:20:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctorgallagher/episodes/Dr--Phillip-Evalen-phillipe19_---Dose-of-Dental-Podcast-231-x-Dr--Gallaghers-Podcast-e3jcjas
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Duration seconds: 2542

## Resource

Top 5 Topics: - The Post-Match Process → Landed a 6-Year Oral Surgery Residency Spot in Just Days After Match-Day - How to Crush the CBSE (Took It 3 Times & Finally Killed It) - 7 Externships, Elite Mentors & The Real Way Into Oral Surgery - Why Top Oral Surgery Programs Are Going Unmatched in 2026 - The Post-Match Scramble: Offers in Hours, Turning Down Programs, Non-Cat Info Quotes & Wisdom: “During residency you have 6 years where you’re not gonna be able to take that vacation or visit that family member… That’s why right now, less is better. Enjoy your time.” — Brendan (04:33) “I thought I did everything right. Statistically I was supposed to match, but I didn’t. You just have to stay calm, cool, and collected and everything will work out in the end.” — Philip Evalen (post-match reflection) “Don’t just have 30 extracurriculars just to have them. Stick with the things that are actually important to you.” — Philip Evalen (07:13) “The CBSE is kind of what gets you through the door. Then it’s really how you present yourself… Can I spend 4-6 years with this person?” — Philip Evalen (07:13) “On an externship, I don’t need it to be hands-on. I’d rather just learn about the program and picture: do I see myself going here for 4-6 years?” — Philip Evalen (12:47) “After I post-matched I basically took on this philanthropist role of just trying to help people… because that private practice guy helped me so much.” — Philip Evalen (40:07) Questions: (05:57) “What are some of the elements that you would say were crucial for getting into residency?” (07:13) “How did you find your mentor? What was your mentor — an oral surgeon? Were they something else? Did they work solely academics? Was it a private practice?” (11:41) “How many places did you extern at and did they co…

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