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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
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What are the best things about attending University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry?
The best thing about UTHSC College of Dentistry is the people. If you’re looking for a group of friends who will become your family faster than you can say barbeque, then this is your place. It’s hard not to become close friends when you eat, sleep, breathe, and study together, but it helps to know that you’re coming to a place with southern hospitality where your classmates are always going to have your back. Students prioritize helping each other by sharing notes, studying together, sharing tips for lab and clinic, and helping each other succeed. The four years you spend in dental school will be stressful and demanding regardless of what school you attend. If this is the school you choose, you will have classmates who value camaraderie.
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What are the worst things about attending University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry??
A lot of people will bring location into consideration when they are deciding where to attend dental school. I would say Memphis, Tennessee is definitely a difficult place to love at first. However, it does get better. The food is amazing, and you can ask dental students and faculty where the best places are. The river is close and easy to access if you want to go for a walk on the island or kayak in the river.
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Note that UT requires 3 credits of histology as a unique prerequisite. You guys need to know that you are going to do great no matter where you end up! You will make friends, you will be taught the practice of dentistry, and you will be able to do anything you set your mind to! Enjoy your first weeks of school because they will be the easiest!
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry (UTHSC COD), the oldest state-assisted institution in the South, has educational, research and service programs in all health-related fields with advanced dental education programs in general practice residencies, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics and prosthodontics. Programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery and general practice residencies are also offered at the hospital-based unit of the college at Knoxville. UTHSC COD participates in the Southern Regional Education Board, providing for enrollment of Arkansas residents.
Mission
The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service.
Dean
James C. Ragain, Jr., D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., FICD, FACD
Vision
To serve as the premier State resource in bringing to bear the health sciences in the promotion and maintenance of a healthy society.
Core values
https://uthsc.edu/chancellor/strategic-planning/documents/uthsc-mission-vision-goals.pdf
Location
Tennessee, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
875 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38163 Phone: 901-448-6202 Fax: 901-448-1625
Academic affairs:
• Ed DeSchepper, M.A.Ed., D.D.S., M.S.D. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Email: edeschep@uthsc.edu Phone: 901-448-7686 Link to Academic Affairs: https://uthsc.edu/dentistry/administration/academic-affairs/
Admissions:
J. Stansill Covington III, D.D.S., M.S., FRSM Associate Dean of Student Affairs Email: Jcovingt@uthsc.edu Phone: 901-448-6268 Dayna Dawley Myers, R.D.H., B.B.A., M.D.H. Director of Admissions Administration Email: dmyers19@uthsc.edu Phone: 901-448-2642 Link to Student Affairs: https://uthsc.edu/dentistry/administration/student-affairs.php
Dental deans office:
James C. Ragain, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., FICD, FACD Email: jragain@uthsc.edu Phone: 901-448-6202 Link to A Message from the Dean: https://uthsc.edu/dentistry/administration/dean.php
Diversity:
• Dr. Syreeta McTavous, D.D.S. Director of Diversity College of Dentistry 875 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38013 Michael Alston, Ed.D., CCDP/AP Assistant Vice Chancellor for Equity and Diversity and is the Title IX Coordinator for UTHSC. Address: 920 Madison Avenue Suite 825 Memphis, TN 38163 Phone: 901-448-2112 Link to Office of Equity and Diversity: https://www.uthsc.edu/oed/
Financial aid/registrar
• Nicholas Howze Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations and College of Dentistry Counselor Address: 910 Madison Avenue Suite 520 Memphis, TN 38163 Email: nhowze@uthsc.edu Phone: 901-448-2745 Link to Financial Aid Office: https://www.uthsc.edu/financial-aid/ • Lyndsay Pittman Registrar Email: lpittma5@uthsc.edu Link to Registrar Office: https://www.uthsc.edu/registrar/
Housing:
UTHSC does not have housing on campus but we do have a wonderful resource within our college to find off campus housing and roommates. Link to Off Campus Housing: https://www.uthscoffcampus.com/
International students and scholars:
We presently do not have a program for international students.
Student affairs:
Dr. J. Stansill Covington III, Associate Dean Phone: 901-448-6268
Student services:
Link to Student Services: https://uthsc.edu/sassi/ Link to Student Health Services: https://uthsc.edu/student-health-services/index.php
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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Additional biological sciences
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English
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Other sciences
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Notes:
Within the "Additional Biological Sciences" category above, students must take ONE of the following: • Histology (3 semester hours) OR • Microbiology (4 semester hours) OR •Comparative Anatomy (4 semester hours; See Note about "Anatomy" below.) Human Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy. Human Anatomy may be substituted for Comparative Anatomy if it is taken with a lab, counts as credit for science majors, and equals 4 semester hours. Anatomy and Physiology cannot be substituted for this requirement.
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
June 1
Latest application filing date
September 30
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: 97 (11.24%)
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Total Applicants
Female: 636 (73.70%)
Male: 130 (15.06%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 260 (31.78%)
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First-Year Enrollment
Female: 425 (51.96%)
Male: 133 (16.26%)
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
DAT score distribution
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Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
GPA distribution (Graduate and Undergraduate Combined)
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Clinical Experience
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Tuition and Fees
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