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University of Missouri - Kansas City, School of Dentistry
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Why are you applying to University of Missouri - Kansas City, School of Dentistry?
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What are the best things about attending University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry?
The best part about UMKC dental school is the renovated pre-clinical laboratory and the early exposure to clinic. UMKC recently invested millions of dollars in their new pre-clinical laboratory. With the new upgrades, UMKC’s goal is to simulate the most realistic clinical experience so that their students can feel prepared and confident practicing in a dental clinic after graduation. Another reason for the updates was to increase student productivity. For example, every laboratory bench is equipped with a monitor so that students can view demonstrations without any obstructions from the comfort of their own laboratory bench. Additionally, the new pre-clinical laboratory provides a safer working and learning environment. Unlike the previous laboratory, the new pre-clinical laboratory provides vacuum suctioning for trimming casts and other projects at every bench.
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What are the worst things about attending University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry?
My least favorite part about UMKC is the wait time for faculty members. In the pre-clinical laboratory, the faculty to student ratio is approximately 1: 10. Most of our instructors for the pre-clinical laboratory are also instructors for the clinic. This means that the instructors will understandably give priority to the third- and fourth-year students, as they are seeing real patients. But sometimes in preclinic you feel “blown off” or less important simply because you are a first-year student.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry?
Before choosing UMKC, I would just remember that we are a pretty traditional school. Our curriculum is class-based rather than module-based. We use the standard (A, B, C, D, F) plus/minus grading, as well as a ranking system. We are not a pass/fail school. So, if you are trying to apply for a residency, your chances will be better if you are near the top of your class.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry (UMKC SOD) offers a varied and complete range of education experiences for dental, dental hygiene, graduate and continuing education students. UMKC SOD delivers clinical care to more than 60,000 patients annually. The pre-clinical simulation lab was renovated in Summer 2019 and is one of the most advanced labs in the nation replicating actual patient care as closely as possible. With neighbors, including the UMKC schools of medicine, nursing and pharmacy, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Center and several other private and public medical facilities, dental students can learn, work and interact with scholars, researchers and professionals in many related health care areas.
Mission
The UMKC SOD serves as a leader in the advancement of oral health care through exceptional educational programs, scientific inquiry, patient care and service to society.
Dean
Steven E. Haas, D.M.D., M.Ed.
Core values
• Excellence • Compassion • Integrity • Justice
Location
Missouri, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 650 East 25th Street • Kansas City, MO 64108
Admissions:
• Mr. Richard H. Bigham, Assistant Dean for Students Programs Mr. Jimi Sode, Senior Manager of Dental Admissions • Ms. Jennifer Pennington, Admissions Coordinator • Contact: dds@umkc.edu / 816-235-2080
Diversity:
• Mr. John Cottrell, Director Minority and Special Programs • Contact: cottrellj@umkc.edu / 816-235-2085
Financial aid/registrar
• Ms. Michele Logue, Assistant Director – Hospital Hill • Contact: mrlogue@umkc.edu / 816-235-1154
Housing:
The UMKC Hospital Hill Apartments are on the Health Science Campus. More information is available at www.umkc.edu/housing. The School of Dentistry is located directly south of downtown which provides exciting housing opportunities within the community.
International students and scholars:
• Office of Student Programs • Contact: dds@umkc.edu / 816-235-2080
Student affairs:
• Mr. Richard Bigham, Assistant Dean for Student Programs Contact: dds@umkc.edu / 816-235-2080
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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English
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Other sciences
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Notes:
English I and English II (3 credits each) Pass/fail accepted for courses from Spring 2020, including prerequisites.
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
Mid May
Latest application filing date
Oct. 1 (priority deadline is Sept. 1)
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 15
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: 410 (43.71%)
938
Total Applicants
Female: 515 (54.90%)
Male: 13 (1.39%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 716 (72.47%)
988
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 215 (21.76%)
Male: 57 (5.77%)
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
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Applicant & Entering Class — State of Residence
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Applicant & Entering Class — DAT Score
DAT score distribution
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Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
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Clinical Experience
Patients visited per student
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Tuition and Fees
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