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Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois
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What are the best things about attending Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois?
The clinical experience at Midwestern University Illinois is definitely one of the best in the country. We are constantly working with cutting-edge technology. For example, in clinic as students we get to laser gums and tissue in the mouth, design same-day crowns with CAD/CAM, and place implants ourselves. We do not have any residency or specialty programs at our school so that means our 3rd and 4th year students complete all of their patient’s treatments. Our school does a lot of endodontics, and most students graduate having completed 10+ root canals including multiple molar root canals. Students have rotations with each specialty department, such as orthodontics and pediatric dentistry, so we are able to gain experience in each specialty.
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What are the worst things about attending Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois?
Midwestern is expensive. We are one of the most expensive dental schools. With that being said, the high cost is almost outweighed by the amount of clinical experience and technology that we train with at our school. Our tuition is considered “all inclusive” meaning that all the fees for our loupes, laptop, lab materials, etc. are included and there are no hidden costs or additional payments like with some schools.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois?
If clinical experience is important to you than I would strongly consider coming to Midwestern University-Illinois. The amount of procedures, technology, and materials that we have access to as students is unmatched. These experiences are covered by our high tuition cost.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
At Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI), health care education is what we do. We are an established leader with an exciting vision for the future. CDMI offers programs that give you solid footing in the sciences, extensive hands-on experience in outstanding clinical rotations and a compassionate perspective toward your patients. You will learn side-by-side with students in other health professions, modeling the team approach to 21st century health care practice. And you will learn from faculty mentors who are dedicated to preparing their future colleagues for the realities of patient care. Our graduates are found in leading hospitals, private practices, laboratories, pharmacies and health care facilities across the United States. CDMI uses state-of-the-art technology to provide high-quality, integrated dental education.
Mission
We are dedicated to the education of dentists who will demonstrate excellence in comprehensive oral health care and the discovery and dissemination of knowledge.
Dean
Harold J. Haering, D.M.D.
Vision
As it takes a village to raise a child, it takes the entire college to develop a competent and confident clinician. Everyone involved with Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, working as ONE team, should have that ONE singular purpose of developing competent and confident clinicians in mind as they approach each day.
Location
Illinois, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 555 31st Street • Downers Grove, IL 60515-1235 • Phone: 630-515-7350 • Fax: 630-515-7290
Admissions:
• Office of Admissions • Phone: 800-458-6253 or 630-515-7200 • Fax: 630-971-6086 • Email: admissil@midwestern.edu
Diversity:
• Phone: 630-515-6470
Financial aid/registrar
• Phone: 630-515-6101 • Email: ilfinaid@midwestern.edu
Housing:
• Phone: 630-971-6400
International students and scholars:
• Phone: 630-515-7200 • Email:admissil@midwestern.edu
Student affairs:
• Phone: 630-515-6470
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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English
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Other sciences
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Notes:
Composition or technical writing.
Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits
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Preparation — Dental Shadowing
Dental shadowing and other admission factors
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Application and Selection — Timeline
Entering class
Fall
Earliest application filling date
Early June
Latest application filing date
Jan. 1
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 1
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment
First-year enrollment
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Application and enrollment details
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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Gender
Gender ratio of applicants
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 138 (14.37%)
960
Total Applicants
Female: 700 (72.92%)
Male: 122 (12.71%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 521 (55.25%)
943
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 202 (21.42%)
Male: 220 (23.33%)
Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Race
Application received by dental schools in the U.S. by race and gender
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First-year U.S. dental school enrolment by race and gender
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Applicant & Entering Class — International Dental School Graduates
Admitted international dental school graduates in 2021-22?
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Applicant & Entering Class — State of Residence
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Applicant & Entering Class — DAT Score
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Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
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Clinical Experience
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Tuition and Fees
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