How to Pass NDEB AFK Fundamental Knowledge Exam | Info Session
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- Clearing the NDEB Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge Exam is the first step towards practicing dentistry in Canada for an international dentist. Whether you want to go through the dental equivalency process or get into a dental university, getting a good score in the AFK exam is crucial. In this video, Dr. Ibrahim Saadeldin, an AFK instructor at Prep Doctors, talks about the challenges international dentists face with the Fundamental Knowledge exams and gives his expert tips to excel in this exam.
Included in the discussion are:
👉 How to study for the AFK Exam
👉 AFK exam study material Tips
👉AFK Self Study Tips
👉 Correct Approach & strategy to pass the exam
👉 Information about the Prep Doctors AFK Course
Share your questions in the comments below. For more info, visit prepdoctors.ca.
I'm doing my BDS internship in India. I wish to join the training course for AFK. Should I register into NDEB online profile now only or I should register after I receive my internship program certificate? Because I heard that NDEB takes a period of 4-5 months to accept our registration.
I'm in BDS third year and I would like to apply for a masters program eventually in Canada, in one of the comments I read about you mentioning a bridge course of 2 years. Would you recommend that or is it better to work hard to qualify the exam because I heard the process is tedious and a very small percentage of people get through. It's like if there is a bridge course, instead of preparing for year and taking a chance in the exam, this would rather be a better option? Obviously I am sure the bridge course itself would be really expensive.
Hi Dr. Zubair,
The university route is one that is very challenging to get accepted into when it comes to Canadian universities. This is due to a multitude of factors including an extremely high rate of competition because of the small number of available programs. Your university GPA along with extracurricular activities need to be very strong and you need to score 90% or above on the AFK exam. Additionally, you need to pass the university's bench test or interview process. All together, this process can cost upwards of CAD $200,000.
The best way to approach the university route is to get accepted into the dental equivalency process and try your best to get as high of a result as possible on your AFK exam and then assess your options.
We also have training courses for university acceptance and trainees who have taken these courses with us have a very high acceptance rate.
I hope this helps give you a bit of clarity on your situation Dr. Zubair and if you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at any time on our Facebook page or at feedback@prepdoctors.ca.
Thank you alot for all that beneficial information
But i have question plz
I am about to finish my BDS and i want to do master degree in canada
So after the AFK can i register directly for a master degree?
Hello Dr. Feras, If you chose to go for a masters program in Canada, you first need to complete your Canadian equivalent of graduation program. This means that after AFK, you need to get into a university program of 2 years which will help you graduate with the Canadian BDS. After this, you will be eligible to apply for a masters program.
What month(s) do you begin your 5month courses? Or is it a continuum?
Hi Dr. Moi,
For which course were you looking for more information on? AFK, ACJ or ACS?
Also feel free to reach out to us on our Facebook page for more information on our courses.
So after AFK, if I go to uni, do I need to qualify any other exam after dental school in order to get dental license ? Also like US, do Canadian dental schools have bench test or any other practical or any other test after AFK and before dental school admission
Hi Dr. Kaur,
Yes, in order to transition to a two-year bridging program at a Canadian university you will need to either pass the university’s bench test or interview process. In addition, you will have to score above 90% on the AFK exam and your GPA from university along with extracurriculars will need to be very strong.
We do have courses that help prepare trainees for the interview process of various Canadian universities. You can find more information about our courses here: prepdoctors.ca/courses/ and you can also send us a message on our Facebook page if you have any further questions.
Hi, great info Thankyou.
I just want to know that how should we apply for visa for giving the AFK?
Since we don't have any letter of acceptance from any universities because we are only writing the exam.. should I come back to India after the exam and go back for the interview,if selected???
Also,what is the minimum score required to get into UofT???
Hi Dr. Nair,
You can apply for any visa, including a visitor's visa, to take the exams and our courses as our courses are generally under 5 months. We also do provide a letter of enrollment and a letter of acceptance which can be added to your immigration application.
In regards to the minimum score required to get into UofT, a 90 and above better your chances of acceptance but your overall GPA and other non-academic factors also have bearings on your acceptance.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at feedback@prepdoctors.ca or on our Facebook page and we will be happy to help!
Hi, are the classes for AFK and ACJ only during the weekends?
Hi Doctor,
AFK and ACJ lectures are on the weekend and there is one practice session held during the week. If you have any further course questions, please feel free to reach out to us on our Facebook page or at feedback@prepdoctors.ca
@@PrepDoctors okay thank you very much.
In some of your answers , you said that doing DDS would cost about 200$ ....I wanted to know if it costs the same for someone who is a permanent resident also?
Hi, Dr. Waheed!
Once someone becomes a permanent resident in Canada, they would pay the Canadian tuition fees instead of the international fees.
Hello I just need the study material for part 1...ryt nw I m in nz please help me out
Hi Dr. Kaur,
We currently have courses online for registered students due to COVD-19. We do not sell material separate from its intended course.
Hi I wanted to ask you I’m in china and I graduated in china how can I apply this course is it possible to help me for the visa or any other way
Hello Doctor, the first step would be for you to create your profile with the NDEB. Once you get their approval or start with the process, you can register for our courses. Please check out our info session on immigration and visa procedures which is available on our UA-cam channel or you could write to us on facebook. We would be happy to provide you more information and answer your questions.
Спасибо!)
Рад помочь!
I have done MDS from pedodontics and am practicing in delhi, india at present as a consultant. What are the procedures to be undertaken to work as a pedodontist in canada
Hi Dr, Fatima,
Graduates of non-accredited dental specialty programs who are interested in becoming licensed specialists in Canada can apply to take the Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination (DSCKE). The DSCKE is used by Canadian faculties of dentistry as part of the admission process for entry into Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Programs (DSATPs). Please note that there are very few positions available in the DSATPs. DSCKE results are automatically sent to Canadian Faculties of Dentistry that offer DSATPs.
Applicants must be graduates of a dental specialty program from a university that is sanctioned by the government of the country in which it is located to award such degrees but is not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. The dental specialty must be one of the nine dental specialty programs recognized in Canada.
We do not offer courses for the DSCKE examination.
You can find more information and checklists here: www.cda-adc.ca/cdacweb/en/about_CDAC/
This might be an odd question
Let's say you score high Marks on the AFK and you get accepted to a university. Is it still possible to attempt the ACJ and ACS pass it and then reject the university seat?
Hi, Doctor!
This is not an odd question. It most likely is not possible as the ACJ and ACS are held at different times to when you would need to accept your spot at the university.
What books ang authors should i read to pass all exams and be accredited as dentist in canada?
Hi, Doctor!
A list of study and reference materials can be found on the NDEB's website.
If you have any further questions or any questions about our courses and how we can help you pass the NDEB exams, please feel free to reach out to us on Facebook!
Asking about the online course, is it available please??
Hello Doctor,
We currently offer online courses for trainees who are currently registered due to COVID-19. However, once issues surrounding COVID-19 have calmed down and social distancing requirements have relaxed, we will resume our courses back on campus.
If you have any further questions about our courses, please feel free to reach out to us at feedback@prepdoctors.ca or through our Facebook page and we will be happy to assist.
Very good info, if you know the AFK score for Saskatchewan university enrollment it will help me a lot thanks
As Saskatchewan university's program is new we cannot say for sure what AFK score is ideal. However, high 80's and above generally gives you the best chance of getting into a Canadian university. But remember that the AFK score is only part of what is assessed. Clinical and/or academic experience are used as secondary criterion for selection.
I search and found Mosby's review part 2 for nbde. Can I use the nbde reference book to prepare for ndeb?
all the resources are listed on the NDEB website. The best practice is to find your recourses there, doctor.
Will like to know if textbooks are given when we pay for the course or you buy textbooks yourself?
textbooks are provided fully doctor
hi! i am in 1st year bds student and i won'na go to canneda after this but what and how i should study at this stage for these exams like AFK etc...plz take a look
Hi Dr. Qasim,
Focus on your studies for the time being and once you're in your final year, you can start planning for the AFK. Study hard and focus on being the best you can be!
@@PrepDoctors okay i will IA
It would be helpful ,if you could start course in uae
Thank you for the suggestion, Doctor!
Please i now pehraps it can be a simple question but please tell me... Is the exam questions puted in frensh version or in english version?
Hi, Dr. Walm! Thank you for your comment. Exam questions at Prep Doctors will be in English.
Do you have prep doctors coaching at Saskatchewan?!
No we don't have any centers in Saskatchewan. Our courses are currently available in Mississauga, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary.
Are the courses in Montreal in english or French?
Do u have any centers in torentoo
If we clear NDEB Canada can we practice in newzealand since the process has been taken over by Canada and vice versa. PLEASE INFORM
yes doctor, you can practice in New Zealand after clearing the equivalency process
Please guide me I want to join prep doctor for AFK , I am in halifax nova scotia , can prep doctor provide online course
Hi Dr. Shah,
We do have online courses for AFK, however the courses are only available to students who are already currently registered in the course. Once issues surrounding COVID-19 clear up, these courses will resume back on campus.
You can find more information on our AFK courses here: prepdoctors.ca/courses/dental-equivalency/ndeb-afk-fundamental-knowledge-exam/
Please feel free to reach out to us on our Facebook page or at feedback@prepdoctors.ca if you have any further questions!
nice info
Does the DSCKE include just that speciality related questions or it also includes questions from other branches as well and basic sciences too,
And are your study materials available online for DSCKE ?
Can the exam of DSCKE be given from india?
After clearing DSCKE, will it be still needed to join any university of canada to start working as a pedodontist in canada?
Waiting for your replies please!
Hi, Doctor!
You can learn more about the format and content of the Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination (DSCKE) on the NDEB website at ndeb-bned.ca/en/non-accredited-specialty/dscke. You can also find a list of study materials that the NDEB recommends. The exam cannot be given in India and after clearing this exam, you would need to apply to a Canadian university, yes. The DSCKE is used by Canadian faculties of dentistry as part of the admission process for entry into Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Programs (DSATPs). Please note that there are very few positions available in the DSATPs. DSCKE results are automatically sent to Canadian Faculties of Dentistry that offer DSATPs.
Hello! What exam do you advise to do after AFK?
Hi Dr. Badesha,
Typically, after clearing AFK comes the ACJ exam, followed by the ACS exam. After you have passed those exams, you will then be able to sit for the OSCE and Written exams.
If you have any further questions about the NDEB process, don't hesitate to reach out to us on our Facebook page and we will be happy to help find an answer!
Hello sir I have done my mds in pedodontics from India and now I wish to come to Canada and clear the equivalency process , will my degree be considered as bachelor’s or master’s??? I am waiting for ur reply sir
While your degree is recognized in Canada, you will have to go through the dental equivalency process if you chose to practice as a general dentist. if you want to practice as a pedodontist, you make consider going through the DSCKE exam.
Are u still giving courses in Dubai
Not for the upcoming exams in 2019.
Do you have any AFK note books to read from during the course!!!
Hi, Dr. Khalil!
We don't sell our study material separately as it is designed to go hand-in-hand with our classroom lectures. If you aren't able to attend the course in person, we would recommend studying from updated Dental Decks and the books recommended by the NDEB. Hope this information helps you.
Do you do online classes for AFK?
I want to know how can i join your course is it online? Of How much duration ?
Hi Dr. Tariq,
The only online solutions we currently have in place are online courses for registered students due to COVD-19. Once issues surrounding COVID-19 clear up, all courses will resume back on campus.
However we are currently working on a plan to move our courses to an online platform for students in the near future.
The duration of our courses are generally under 5 months, so if need be you can apply for a visitor's visa, to take the exams and our courses.
Please feel free to reach out to us through our Facebook page or at feedback@prepdoctors.ca and we will be to answer any further questions you may have!
How much does it cost to join a university for 2year bridge course after giving my afk
Hi Doctor,
The process costs upwards of CAD $200,000. In addition to the cost, your GPA from university along with extracurriculars need to be very strong, you need to score above 90% on the AFK exam and you need to pass the university’s bench test or interview process.
Please feel free to reach out to us on our Facebook page and we will be happy to answer any further questions you may have!
Is any online coaching available??
Hi, Doctor!
Although we offer some of our courses remotely to our current students due to COVID-19, our courses are based on-site.
How much marks is enough for enroll in university??
Thanks for your reply
Hi, Doctor!
Thanks for your question. You must have a relatively strong GPA, but each university has its own GPA standard. It is best to check the admission requirements of your desired university.
Sir., iam from india., completed my bds., iam cmng canada on health administration., how i could prepare for AFK intial step?? Is there any classes for it?? If soo how much cost?? Please help me out
The first step is to create your profile with the NDEB. once you receive your approval from the NDEB, you can sign up for the AFK course with us as Prep Doctors. You can find more information about the preparatory courses at www.prepdoctors.ca
Which university for health administration?
@@drtarunkabra146 Hi, there! We only provide services for foreign-trained dentists looking to practice dentistry in Canada.
In 26:00 he said "even if you didn't get approved" why wouldn't anyone get approved? (based on what criteria, is it just that the paperwork is not complete) and what does this disapproval mean to taking the exam? , thank you
He means even if you did not get approved yet. Generally, everyone with a genuine dental degree gets approved once they complete the paperwork.
How to contact your team as I m unable to load your website
Hi Dr. Joshi,
You can contact us through our Facebook page or you can send us an email at feedback@prepdoctors.ca and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Good information 👍if I complete the equivalency exam
Can I do masters in canadian university?..how long I should wait for getting an admission in Canadian university if I pass AFK exam? If I pass equivalency exam do I get the same preference as university dentists of Canada in job market? Now a days I heard that job opportunity for dentist is low in canada( already too much dentists) is this true?
Eagerly waiting for a reply.. Thank you
In order to apply for a masters program, you either need to do a 2 year BDS bridging program in a Canadian university or pass the DSCKE exam. Passing the Dental Equivalency process may not qualify you to apply for a masters program.
@@PrepDoctors Thanks for your feedback.how long I should wait for getting admission in Canadian university after passing AFK.
@@godblessyou8886 The university admission can take anywhere between 3 to 6 months depending on which university you decide to apply for and which AFK cycle you appear for. Please check the admission details of individual universities to get an exact date.
Is it available in Dubai?
No doctor, available only at our Canada locations in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary
Will my degree after bds considers equivalent to Canada masters?
Hi, Dr. Ahmed!
Thank you for reaching out. Once you have applied to be accepted into the Canadian Dentistry Equivalency Process through the NDEB, they will assess your degrees. It depends on what degree you received after your BDS for it to be considered a Master's degree in Canada. Most likely, it will be look at as another undergraduate degree, but you can contact the NDEB directly for help with this.
Do we need ielts &PR before applying Afk exam
Hi, Doctor!
No. What many of our trainees do is apply for a Visitor's Visa to take our courses and take the exam as our course is generally 5 months. During this time, you can begin the process of applying for PR if you so desire. And IELTS will only be needed if you decide to do a bridging program and apply to a Canadian university.
hello sir i am a bachelor in dental surgery from india with a clinical experience of 4 years. i want to start my career as a dentist in canada. i would be extremely grateful if you could guide me with the equilency process. look forward to hearing from you. ..
Hello Dr. Kothiyal. We would be happy to help you. Please check out our video ua-cam.com/video/t804EJTVNkw/v-deo.html on this topic and we have dicussed all the steps involved in achieving your license to practice dentistry in Canada
Hello,
Am pursuing MDS (endo) in India, upon finishing MDS if come to Canada and clear the equivalency process, will my degree considered as bachelor or masters?
Thanks for your reply in advance
There are 2 seperate types of exam...one for general dentistry and other for specialist...if u clear specialist exam you will be considered as master degree. (Endodontist)
Thank you for your help in answering this query.
the books name please for afk
You can find all the resources on NDEB's website.
What about ppl coming on PR how do they manage with course n work for living...
While we advise that one should avoid working while preparing for the equivalency process exams and give atleast 7 to 10 hours a day to studying, a lot of trainees that take the course with us manage studying while having part time jobs. The classes for our AFK and ACJ courses are only held on the weekends, so if you choose, you could have a job on the weekdays and come and attend the courses on the weekend. It is all about how you manage the time and still ensure that you put in some hours of studying everyday.
Thanks for this video n information. I am planning to come to Canada n also want to join prep. Doctors but plz tell me is there any age limit to qualify the NBDE exams.
Are non PR students eligible for NDEB?
Hi, Doctor! Yes. What many of our trainees do is apply for a Visitor's Visa to take our courses and take the exam as our course is generally 5 months. During this time, you can begin the process of applying for PR if you so desire.
Is there negative marking in the AFK exam ?
Hi, Doctor!
Yes, you could fail the AFK exam and have to retake it.
Hi sir what would be the fees to attend the course of afk
The AFK fee is CAD $4500 + tax
dollars canadian or american
2.5L
@@alidandach1567 Canadian.
I finished my BDS in India and I decided to get licensed as a dentist in New Zealand... As I know that, NZ also shares the same NDEB equivalency process as Canada does... So do you have any coaching centers in NZ or any other coaching centers in NZ that you know about... Plz guide me with this and eagerly looking forward for your answer...
Hello Dr. Prasath, Yes, you are correct. New Zealand has the same NDEB Equivalency process as Canada but our classes are only available in Canada and we aren't aware of centers available in NZ. We wish you all the best with the process.
@@PrepDoctors thank you...!!!
Do you have a branch in dubai
Hi Dr. El Hamed,
Our 4 campuses are in Mississauga, Montreal, Calgary & Vancouver, all of which are located within Canada.
Thanks you for the reply