WELCOME TO THE MUSC COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE ANNUAL DENTAL DAY! - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME TO THE MUSC COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE ANNUAL DENTAL DAY!

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION REBECCA SHAMIS CDM 2016 SHAMISR@MUSC.EDU

SOME STATS FROM THE PAST YEAR:

• Over 1100 applicants
• Interviews offered to 215 candidates
• 75 freshman spots
• GPA and DAT used as credentials for interview

CLASS OF 2020 STATISTICS

• Average cumulative GPA: 3.6
• Average Science GPA: 3.52
• Average Perceptual Ability: 21
• Average Academic Average: 20

HOW TO BE THE CREAM OF THE CROP

• Shadowing
• Community service
• Research
• Working
• Stay involved
• Pursue your passions

SOME DAT STUDY HELP

• Kaplan

http://www.kaptest.com/dat

• DAT Destroyer

http://www.orgoman.com/datdestroyer.html

• Crack the DAT

http://www.crackdatpat.com/

• Ari’s Study Guide for DAT Domination

http://datbootcamp.com/Ari’sStudyGuide.pdf

• Khan Academy

https://khanacademy.org

DENTAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM

Suggested Courses: Anatomy Histology Microbiology Biochemistry Physiology Business courses Art classes http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/esl/bulletin/dental/curriculum.html

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

• JUNE 1-DEC 1: Submit AADAS Application and fee online
• JULY 1- JAN 15: Submit MUSC Supplemental Application and fee online Submit
• JULY 1-JAN 15: Additional Application Materials
• SEPTEMBER-FEBRUARY: Applicant Interviews - Invitation Only
• EARLY JUNE: All accepted dental students begin classes

USEFUL LINKS

• Dental medicine program
• http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/dentistry/students/admissions/index.html
• Tuition and Fees
• http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/esl/em/records/fees.html

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

Enjoy the rest of your day and your time in Charleston!