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University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Why are you applying to University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
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What are the best things about attending University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
The best thing about attending University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is that the school wants you to succeed and works to accommodate students in every way possible. Because we are more than just students, there may be times that our personal schedule does not fit with the academic schedule. In these instances, Pitt cooperates with your schedule so you can make up exams, rotations, quizzes, etc. Dental school (and practicing dentistry itself) can be very stressful and emotional. The professors at Pitt do their best to remind you that grades and percentages aren’t the be-all and end-all. They instill a mentality focused on growing, learning and improving.
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What are the worst things about attending University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
One downside about attending Pitt is that there is still a lack of diversity of students, which can make others feel left out if they are from a different background (a certain economic social status is more common than others). There have also been some scheduling issues due to teachers failing to communicate with one another, like having back-to-back days with two tests per day.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
Before attending, I wish I knew how the grading system worked at each school. There are some schools that have pass/fail curricula, but Pitt has a letter grade system which can get stressful since you want the most points you can get.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine shares the University Health Complex with the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Related Professions and Public Health and affiliated university hospitals. With an emphasis on competency-based performance, our professional students are educated to provide optimal dental care for the public. The dental residency programs and dental hygiene program provide predoctoral students opportunities to work cooperatively with other members of the dental profession. Dental residency programs are offered in advanced dental education in general dentistry, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, anesthesiology, dental informatics, maxillofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial pathology and general practice residency.
Mission
To improve oral health by teaching a new generation of clinicians to deliver oral health care with skill and compassion, research that expands the boundaries of our knowledge and builds on discoveries to enhance human life and service to the diverse community of patients who entrust themselves to our care.
Dean
Bernard J. Costello, D.M.D., M.D.
Core values
• Service—providing exemplary service to our students, faculty, patients and society • Passion for excellence • Professionalism and integrity • Leadership • Collaboration • Humanism
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 3501 Terrace Street • Suite 2114 Salk Hall • Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Admissions:
• Mr. Jerry McCombs, Director of Admissions • Ms. Katherine Adomitis, Admissions Coordinator • Email: dentaladmissions@dental.pitt.edu
Diversity:
• Ms. Adriana Modesto-Vieira, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice • Phone: 412-648-2100
Financial aid/registrar
• Ms. Tracey Wassel, Financial Aid Administrator • Phone: 412-648-9806
Housing:
• Phone: 412-648-6998 • http://www.pc.pitt.edu/housing/options.php
International students and scholars:
• Phone: 412-624-7120 • Email: ois@pitt.edu
Student affairs:
• Dr. Christine Wankiiri-Hale, Associate Dean for Student Affairs • Phone: 412-648-2349 • Ms. Alycia Maltony/Ms. Carrie Martinelli • Phone: 412-648-2349
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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English
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Other sciences
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Notes:
Preparation — Community College Coursework and AP Credits
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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
Nov. 1
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 15
Application and Selection — Fees and Deposits
Application fee
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First deposit required?
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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: 119 (12.93%)
920
Total Applicants
Female: 720 (78.26%)
Male: 81 (8.80%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 787 (88.53%)
889
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 14 (1.57%)
Male: 88 (9.90%)
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
Patients visited per student
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Tuition and Fees
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