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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
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Why are you applying to University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry?
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What are the best things about attending UAB School of Dentistry?
There are a few major criteria to consider when selecting which dental program to attend. Some of those criteria include the location, the learning environment, the faculty, and the education/training received for the price you pay. As for location, UAB is located in Birmingham, AL in the northern part of the state. Overall, it is a decently sized city in close proximity to other cities (including Nashville and Atlanta) as well as the beaches in Alabama and Florida. There are mountains for hiking, lakes within a reasonable distance, breweries, and lots of cool restaurants to try.
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What are the worst things about attending UAB School of Dentistry?
Although all of the preclinical supplies (practice teeth, dental materials, etc.) are provided, in certain situations they are limited or run out, which leads to long wait times and students can get a little crazy because they feel their time is being wasted. Also, the ratio of faculty to students in both preclinical labs and clinic are not perfect leading to long lines to get checks and feedback during daily activities and appointments. Furthermore, clinic grading and feedback isn’t always standardized which can be frustrating.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending UAB School of Dentistry?
If you don’t want to be a part of a family, UAB isn’t the place for you because that’s exactly what you get. Dental school is hard enough as it is; the cutthroat environment isn’t what you will experience here.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry (UABSOD), located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is an integral part of the large complex of medical facilities on this urban campus at the periphery of downtown Birmingham (metropolitan population: approximately one million). The School of Dentistry was created in 1945 by an act of the state legislature, and the first class matriculated in 1948. Students at the UABSOD pursue their professional education utilizing modern equipment in recently renovated facilities.
Mission
To optimize oral health in Alabama and beyond through teaching, service, scholarly activities, and patient care.
Dean
Russell Taichman, D.M.D., D.M.Sc.
Vision
Leading health through oral healthcare.
Core values
Excellence, Innovation, Patient Centered, Unity of Purpose
Location
Alabama, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
1919 7th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Phone: 205-934-4720
Academic affairs:
Dr. Ken Tilashalski, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs SDB 405 Phone: 205-934-1945
Admissions:
Dr. Carly McKenzie, Assistant Dean of Student, Alumni and External Affairs SDB 125 Phone: 205-934-3387
Dental deans office:
Dr. Russell Taichman, Dean SDB 406 Phone: 205-975-6544
Diversity:
Dr. Michelle Robinson SDB 631 Phone: 205-934-1141
Financial aid/registrar
LHL 120 Phone: 205-934-8223
International students and scholars:
Recruitment:
Student Recruitment & Engagement dentaladmissions@uab.edu SDB 122 205-934-3387
Student affairs:
Student Affairs SDB 124 Phone: 205-934-5470
Student services:
Student Services SDB 124 Phone: 205-934-7800
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
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Additional biological sciences
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
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| Histology | ░░ | |||
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English
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
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| English | ░░ |
Other sciences
| Required | Recommended | Lab Required | Credits (Semester/Quarter) | |
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Notes:
30/45 semester/quarter credits of nonscience courses required. Pass/Fail grades will be accepted but standard letter grade is preferred; Course prerequisites remain unchanged.
Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits
Limits on community college credit hours?
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Accepted credit hours
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| Electives | |
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Preparation — Dental Shadowing
Dental shadowing and other admission factors
| Required | Strongly Recommended | Recommended | No. of Hours | |
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| Dental Shadowing | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
Application and Selection — Timeline
Entering class
Fall
Earliest application filling date
Early June
Latest application filing date
Oct. 31
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 1
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
Application fee
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Deposit
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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
Number of received applications: ░░
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: 800 (84.39%)
948
Total Applicants
Female: 124 (13.08%)
Male: 24 (2.53%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 454 (46.19%)
983
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 181 (18.41%)
Male: 348 (35.40%)
Applicant & Entering Class — Application and Enrollment by Race
Application received by dental schools in the U.S. by race and gender
| Male | Female | Other | |
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| White | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Black or African American | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Hispanic or Latino | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Asian | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Two or More Races | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Nonresident Alien | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| Unknown | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
| American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
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First-year U.S. dental school enrolment by race and gender
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| White | ░░ | ░░ | ░░ |
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Applicant & Entering Class — International Dental School Graduates
Admitted international dental school graduates in 2021-22?
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International dental school graduates information
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Applicant & Entering Class — State of Residence
State of residence ratio
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in-state residents
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out-of-state residents
State of residence of first-year U.S. dental students, 2021-22
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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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Patients screened per student
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Patient care details
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and fees breakdown
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