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University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
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Why are you applying to University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry?
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What are the best things about attending UCSF School of Dentistry?
The pass/no pass system is one of the best things about this school. It helps eliminate competition between classmates, and everyone is willing to help each other out. Students don’t have to worry about receiving incorrect information from other students or people holding out on study resources because everyone will receive the same grade in the end. The school does offer ‘commendations’ and ways for students to show that they have excelled in certain fields of dentistry. However, we aren’t sure if these actually help for specializing as residency programs don’t really know what they are, or what was required to get one. The P/F system still creates a very relaxed environment and enables opportunities for other things like research, and other social life.
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What are the worst things about attending UCSF Dental School?
The faculty/student ratio in the sim lab could be better. We have about 1 faculty per 16 students. There’s often a long wait before you can get help from faculty members. To offset this, they try to have upperclassmen in the sim lab to give tips on certain preps and restorations. It would be better if this ratio were closer to 1:8, but it’s unlikely UCSF is going to hire a bunch of new faculty.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending UCSF Dental School?
Overall, I really like UCSF School of Dentistry. Dental school is already difficult with the amount of information that everyone has to go through. This school tries its best to make sure that we have a good work/life balance. There are many socials that are lined up after our exams to help us destress, and the culture here is extremely supportive.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry (UCSF SOD) provides a unique balance of clinical excellence, research opportunities and community service as part of one of the leading health science centers in the nation. Established in 1881, the School of Dentistry has a tradition of service, beginning with provision of care following the 1906 earthquake and fire, strong clinical programs that prepare dentists for the future, and research activities at the vanguard of contemporary science.
Mission
Patient Care - Education - Service - Research
Dean
Michael S. Reddy, D.M.D., D.M.Sc., Dean
Vision
Advancing health for all
Core values
PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence
Location
California, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 513 Parnassus Avenue, S630 • San Francisco, CA. 94143-0430 • Phone: 415-476-2737 • Fax: 415-476-4226 • Email: admissions@dentistry.ucsf.edu
Academic affairs:
• Learner Success Center • 513 Parnassus Avenue, S619 • San Francisco, CA 94143-0430 • Email: sod.learnersuccess@ucsf.edu • dentistry.ucsf.edu/students/learner-success-center
Admissions:
• Office of Admissions & Outreach • 513 Parnassus Avenue, S630 • San Francisco, CA 94143-0430 • Phone: 415-476-2737 • Email: admissions@dentistry.ucsf.edu
Dental deans office:
• Office of the Dean • 513 Parnassus Avenue, S630 • San Francisco, CA. 94143-0430 • Phone: 415-476-1323 • Fax: 415-476-4226
Diversity:
• Dr. J. Renee Navarro • Vice Chancellor Diversity and Outreach • 3333 California Street, Suite S-16 • San Francisco, CA. 94143-1249 • Phone: 415-476-7700 • Email: diversityoutreach@ucsf.edu • http://diversity.ucsf.edu/
Financial aid/registrar
Student Financial Services •500 Parnassus Avenue • Millberry Union 201, West • San Francisco, CA 94143-0246 • Phone: 415-476-4181 • Email: finaid@ucsf.edu • https://finaid.ucsf.edu/ Office of the Registrar •500 Parnassus Avenue • Millberry Union 200, West • San Francisco, CA 94143-0244 • Phone: 415-476-8850 • Email: registrar@ucsf.edu • https://registrar.ucsf.edu/
Housing:
• 30 Adolph Sutro Court, #104 • San Francisco, CA 94143-3100 • Phone: 415-514-4550 • Fax: 415-514-4560 • Email: housing@ucsf.edu • http://campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/housing/
International students and scholars:
• William J. Rutter Center • 1675 Owens Street, Room CC-290 • San Francisco, CA 94143 • Phone: 415-476-1773 • Email: visa@ucsf.edu • http://isso.ucsf.edu/
Recruitment:
• Office of Admissions & Outreach • 513 Parnassus Avenue, S630 • San Francisco, CA. 94143-0430 • Phone: 415-514-2671 • Email: SODOutreach@ucsf.edu
Student affairs:
• Learner Success Center • 513 Parnassus Avenue, S619 • San Francisco, CA 94143-0430 • Email: sod.learnersuccess@ucsf.edu • dentistry.ucsf.edu/students/learner-success-center
Student services:
• Student Life-Student Success Center • 500 Parnassus Ave, MU 100W • Phone: (415) 502-1484 • Email: studentlife@ucsf.edu • https://studentlife.ucsf.edu/
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:
11/16 credits of humanities, social sciences, or foreign language electives; 42/63 additional electives required.
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
Oct. 31
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 1
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
Application fee
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First deposit required?
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Second and third deposit required?
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In-state resident amount
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Out-of-state resident amount
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International resident amount
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Deposit due date
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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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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: 676 (78.15%)
865
Total Applicants
Female: 111 (12.83%)
Male: 78 (9.02%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 718 (74.17%)
968
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 240 (24.79%)
Male: 10 (1.03%)
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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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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