{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Studying Dentistry in Bulgaria / Spain / Hungary and Beyond - IC078","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/14731840\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3332,"description":"\nEver wondered what it’s really like to study dentistry abroad?\n\nHow different is it to train in Bulgaria, Slovakia, or Valencia compared to the UK?\n\nAnd what happens when it’s time to come back home — can you easily register with the GDC and start practicing?\n\nDr. Hugo Medd joins Jaz for an honest and insightful conversation about taking the path less traveled — studying dentistry in Bulgaria after not securing a UK dental school place.\n\nThey dive into the realities of living and learning abroad, including language barriers, different teaching styles, and how much clinical experience international students actually get. Hugo also shares how he navigated GDC registration, what it’s like finding work after graduation, and why he has no regrets about choosing this unconventional route.\nHighlight of this episode:\n00:00     TEASER\n01:21     Introduction\n02:49     Meet Dr. Hugo Medd: A Journey to Bulgaria\n06:09     Financial Considerations and Support Systems\n09:56     Why Bulgaria? DMD vs BDS explained\n13:13     Language Barriers and Communication Skill\n17:47     Tuition Fees, Cost of Living, and Financial Realities\n20:47     Navigating Post-Graduation and GDC Registration\n23:23     Accredited EU Universities and Recognition Rules\n25:09     Social Life, Culture, and Student Experience\n28:14     Midroll\n34:47     Differences in Teaching Styles Abroad\n40:54     Navigating the UK Dental Job Market\n43:03     Advice for New Graduates\n50:24     Pursuing a Master's in Oral Surgery\n54:45     Final Thoughts and Contact Information\n57:11     OUTRO\n\nInspired to study abroad? Study Medicine Europe helps you land top dentistry and medicine placements in Europe and guides you from application to graduation.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out “The American Dental Dream – PDP002”\n\nThis episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan.\n\n#InterferenceCast #CareerDevelopment ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}