Dr. Brian Farrell: The Importance of Getting Exposure to a Variety of Fellowships and Practice Opportunities Early On in Residency

Outside of head and neck or cosmetics, fellowships aren’t encouraged in the OMS world, and our guest today calls for that to change. Dr. Brian Farrell is an orthognathic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina and he joins us today to discuss the value of fellowships and mentorship, and to share his wisdom with residents on the cusp of committing to a niche. We learn about Dr. Farrell’s in-house surgery model, particularly when it comes to corrective jaw surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea patients, and the benefits thereof. He shares his advice for those looking to imitate the in-house model and fills us in on the well-rounded orthognathic fellowship offered at his practice, Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Farrell, and hear his tips for choosing your path and taking advantage of the opportunities you’re afforded along the way!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Brian Farrell’s training history and current practice setup.
• Dr. Farrell’s experience of performing corrective jaw surgery for outpatients with obstructive sleep apnoea.
• The criteria for whether a triple jaw surgery patient can go directly home post-surgery.
• The benefits of Dr. Farrell’s in-house surgery model.
• The value of mentorship.
• Dr. Farrell’s well-rounded orthognathic fellowship.
• His criticism of the OMS world’s approach to fellowships.
• Advice for residents unsure of which avenue to pursue.
• Advice for dental students contemplating doing a single or dual degree.
• Dr. Farrell’s book recommendations!
• How to inspire your kids to be voracious readers.
• The non-OMS-related things Dr. Farrell does that aid his OMS skills.
• Dr. Farrell’s preferred forceps for extracting tooth number five.
• His interests outside of work, and his favorite films and podcasts. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Brian Farrell — https://mycenters.com/oral-surgery-centers/brian-farrell-dds-md-facs/

Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery — https://mycenters.com/oral-surgery-centers/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059