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Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
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What are the best things about attending Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine?
Dental school is going to be rigorous regardless of where you decide to go, but attending a school where professors encourage a collaborative environment, as they do at MUSC, lessens the strain. One of MUSC’s greatest attributes is definitely the people I have encountered in the College of Dental Medicine. Each class at MUSC is around 78 people, so you truly get to know everyone in your class and many of the grades above and below you.
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What are the worst things about attending Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine?
This may be a theme at dental schools across the nation, but the MUSC curriculum emphasizes basic science courses like Gross Anatomy, Histology and Biochemistry over courses like Dental Morphology, Periodontics, and Occlusion. The courses they emphasize are significantly harder, more time-consuming and have a greater effect on our GPA, so students tend to spend a great deal of time on them when we should be spending more time on classes that pertain to the practice of dentistry.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine?
I’ve always been a very “by the book” and “follow the rules type person”. However, when it comes to the clinical side of dentistry, there are many different opinions floating out there as to the best way to do something. I spent my first semester of D2 getting so stressed out trying to please professors and do everything perfectly. But it turns out that many of them have different expectations or theories.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine is a strong, academically progressive, financially stable institution with a committed faculty and staff that serves a uniquely talented cohort of students and patients across South Carolina. Through academic excellence, innovation and discovery, and a commitment to serving patients with the highest level of care, we are changing what’s possible in dental education.
Mission
The mission of the College of Dental Medicine is to develop transformative leaders and oral health providers to improve wellness. Our commitment to education, research and patient care will be driven by a collaborative and entrepreneurial approach that will result in global impact on the profession.
Dean
Sarandeep S. Huja, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Vision
The College of Dental Medicine will innovate the future of oral health and wellness.
Core values
Compassion Collaboration Respect Integrity Innovation
Location
South Carolina, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine • 173 Ashley Avenue • Charleston, SC 29425
Academic affairs:
• Dr. Tariq Javed, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs • 173 Ashley Avenue, BSB-443, MSC 507 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-2344
Admissions:
• Office of Enrollment Management • 45 Courtenay Drive, MSC 203 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-4892 • oesadmis@musc.edu https://education.musc.edu/admissions/ready-to-apply/apply-now/doctor-of-dental-medicine
Dental deans office:
• Dr. Sarandeep Huja, Dean, College of Dental Medicine • 173 Ashley Avenue, MSC 507 • Charleston, SC 29425 • cdmdean@musc.edu
Diversity:
• Dr. Gwendolyn B. Brown, Director of Diversity • 173 Ashley Avenue, BSB-123, MSC 507 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-4425 • browngb@musc.edu • https://dentistry.musc.edu/programs/diversity
Financial aid/registrar
• Ms. Tori Scott, Financial Aid Counselor • Office of Enrollment Management • 45 Courtenay Drive, MSC 203 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-0205 • https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid
Housing:
• Ms. Nadia Mariutto, Off Campus Housing Coordinator • Office of Student Programs and Diversity • 45 Courtenay Drive, MSC 974 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-0394 • https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd/housing/
International students and scholars:
• Ms. Denise Smith, Immigration Program Manager • Center for Global Health • 45 Courtenay Drive, MSC 203 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-7083 • http://globalhealth.musc.edu/
Student affairs:
• Dr. Tariq Javed, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs • 173 Ashley Avenue, BSB-443, MSC 507 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-2344
Student services:
• Ms. Sandra Morris, Student Services Coordinator • 173 Ashley Avenue, BSB-443, MSC 507 • Charleston, SC 29425 • 843-792-2345
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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Additional biological sciences
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English
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Other sciences
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
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| Mathematics | ░░ |
Notes:
Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits
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Accepted credit hours
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Preparation — Dental Shadowing
Dental shadowing and other admission factors
| Required | Strongly Recommended | Recommended | No. of Hours | |
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Application and Selection — Timeline
Entering class
Summer
Earliest application filling date
June
Latest application filing date
December 15
Earliest date for acceptance offers
December
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
Application fee
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First deposit required?
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International resident amount
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Deposit due date
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Refundable?
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Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment
First-year enrollment
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Number of received applications
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Acceptance rate
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Application and enrollment details
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Examined by review committee: undefined
Applicants offered a position: undefined
First-year enrollments: undefined
Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Gender
Gender ratio of applicants
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 915 (92.05%)
994
Total Applicants
Female: 75 (7.55%)
Male: 4 (0.40%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 268 (26.85%)
998
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 689 (69.04%)
Male: 41 (4.11%)
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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| Hispanic or Latino | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Asian | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Two or More Races | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
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First-year U.S. dental school enrolment by race and gender
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
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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
State of residence ratio
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Applicant & Entering Class — DAT Score
DAT score distribution
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Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
GPA distribution (Graduate and Undergraduate Combined)
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Clinical Experience
Patients visited per student
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and fees breakdown
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