#138- Coming to America - Upen Patel

Payman takes a trip across the pond this week to chat with UK-born Upen Patel, who practices in Sacramento, California.

 

They explore the differences between UK and US healthcare, education and culture, and Upen chats about his experiences at some of the US’ top training academies.

 

Payman and Upen also talk about the challenges of funding dental school, Upen’s love of squash, and much more.

 

Enjoy!  

In This Episode

01.24 - Moving to the US

05.58 - UK Vs US schooling

08.39 - Funds and finance

17.59 - Next steps

21.23 - US associates

24.38 - Coping with COVID

28.42 - Safety nets

31.34 - Practice purchase

33.12 - Specialisms

36.33 - The team and US models

44.08 - Postgraduate training

56.01 - Fees, pricing and positioning

01.05.43 - Black box thinking

01.19.19 - Missing the UK

01.21.33 - Squash

01.23.41 - Fantasy dinner party

01.24.27 - Last days and legacy 

About Upen Patel

Upen gained his DDS from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, US, in 2005.

 

As one of the course’s youngest ever graduates, Upen earned the Outstanding Achievement Award from the university’s Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

 

Depen then completed a residency in advanced education in general dentistry at PACIFIC University, where he graduated as valedictorian with the highest honour in his class. He is now a member of the university’s faculty.

 

He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.