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Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
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What are the best things about attending Columbia University College of Dental Medicine?
For the first 18 months, nearly all your classes are medical school classes. You are taught by medical school faculty in the same classroom as the medical students and take similar exams as the medical students. Your exams and classes are graded on a Pass/Fail basis, normally meaning that if you get over a 60 or 70% on the exam, you pass. There is not a public class rank. Many of my classmates believe the pass/fail grading scale cuts down on the stress they would otherwise feel. It also helps the class to be less competitive with one another; people freely share notes and study guides.
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What are the worst things about attending Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine?
First and second years are pretty far behind in clinical knowledge and abilities compared to peers at other dental schools. We are in clinic less often than they are, and when we are in clinic, there never seem to be enough faculty. It can be frustrating to feel you have no clue what you are doing and no one to help you. Studying for our medical school exams can be quite frustrating. We attend the medical school lectures, but for most of the classes, we don’t take the same exams as the medical students. Our exams are written by a dental school faculty member who doesn’t attend the lectures. Thus, we are frequently tested on material that was taught in previous year’s lectures, but not our lectures.
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What do students need to know/What do you wish you knew before attending Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine?
You should definitely try and come here if you want to specialize. The name/reputation of the school helps and the fact that your classes are pass/fail gives you enough free time to bolster your residency application in other ways. However, if you want to be a general dentist, this is probably not the place for you. Administrators said this very thing during my interview day, so it isn’t something the school is trying to hide.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
One of four dental schools in the U.S. that combine dental education with a medical school curriculum, the College of Dental Medicine is uniquely positioned to bring dentistry into the age of precision medicine. We have long recognized the relationship between oral health and systemic health, and as the boundaries between them disappear, we are looking ahead to a future where care will be tailored to specific populations and individuals. Our DDS students are at the forefront of this change. Our students are taught by board-certified dental specialists and general practitioners. Half of our graduates go directly into specialty training upon completion of the DDS degree. Countless opportunities for participation in research, community engagement, and global health initiative prepare our students for leadership careers in oral health. And there is no better setting for future health leaders to prepare than in New York City, with its vibrancy, diversity, and endless possibilities.
Mission
The College of Dental Medicine, within an exceptional academic environment, supports students and faculty as they aspire for preeminence in dentistry, education, and science.
Dean
Christian S. Stohler, D.M.D.
Vision
Leading oral health care.
Core values
The College of Dental Medicine maintains an environment effectively supporting and nurturing its human, physical, and fiscal resources. The College of Dental Medicine supports excellence in opportunities, innovation, methods, evaluation, and quality of its educational programs. The College of Dental Medicine ensures appropriate and compassionate oral health care for individuals and responsiveness to community needs. The College of Dental Medicine advances scientific research and scholarly effort in the basic, oral health, and social sciences and in education.
Location
New York, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 630 West 168th Street • PH 7 West 318 • New York, NY 10032 • Phone: 212-305-3478 • Fax: 212-305-1034
Academic affairs:
• Dr. Dana Wolf, Senior Associate Dean • Phone: 212-305-4407 • Email: dlw2004@cumc.columbia.edu
Admissions:
• Dr. Joseph McManus, Senior Associate Dean • Phone: 212-305-3478 • Email: jmm10@cumc.columbia.edu • Ms. Diana Lugo, Admission Coordinator • Phone 212-305-3478 • Email dl2430@cumc.columbia.edu
Diversity:
• Dr. George Jenkins, Assistant Dean • Phone: 212-342-3716 • Email: gej2102@cumc.columbia.edu • https://www.dental.columbia.edu/students/office-access-equity-and-inclusion
Financial aid/registrar
• Ms. Ellen Spilker, Executive Director of Financial Aid • Phone: 212-305-4100 • Email: cumc-sfp@cumc.columbia.edu • https://www.ps.columbia.edu/student-financial-aid-and-planning
Housing:
• 50 Haven Avenue • Bard Hall, 1st floor • New York, NY 10032 • Phone: 212-304-7000 • https://www.cumc.columbia.edu/facilities-management/housing
International students and scholars:
• Anne Burley, International Student Coordinator, ISSO-CUIMC • 650 West 168 Street, Room 130 • New York, NY 10032 • Phone: 212-304-7541 • Email: arb2232@cumc.columbia.edu
Student affairs:
• Dr. Dana Wolf, Senior Associate Dean • Phone: 212-305-4407 • Email: dlw2004@cumc.columbia.edu
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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English
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Other sciences
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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
Fall
Earliest application filling date
Early June
Latest application filing date
Dec. 30
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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Application and enrollment details
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Applicants offered a position: undefined
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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: 789 (80.51%)
980
Total Applicants
Female: 179 (18.27%)
Male: 12 (1.22%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 18 (2.18%)
826
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 189 (22.88%)
Male: 619 (74.94%)
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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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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Tuition and Fees
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