In October, dentist Eni Muco was unsuccessful in booking part one of the overseas registration exam (ORE) for the sixth time. Here, she explains how ORE difficulties have impacted her career and family life – and why urgent change is necessary.
I qualified in 2013 from the University of Medical Dentistry in Tirana, Albania. I opened my own practice in 2014 where I worked until 2021, which is when I came to the UK. My husband was already living in the UK at the time and we had got to the point where we were asking where we should create a life together. I thought it would be good to come to the UK to see a different perspective of dentistry.
Before coming over, I had some knowledge but the overseas registration exam (ORE) wasn’t as popular as it is now. After arriving in the UK, I found out some more information such as passing Part 1 and then Part 2. I thought it didn’t seem too hard – it was simply going to test me on my knowledge and some practical skills too. I felt confident. But I had no idea about the booking system and how it was conducted.
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