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University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
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What are the best things about attending the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry?
We have small class sizes. The maximum class size is 40, so we get to form close relationships with all of our classmates and our professors. We also don’t have many residency programs (only OMS & pedo), so students get to perform procedures that most schools refer to the residents. This helps us gain a ton of experience and confidence. For example, I have friends from other schools that have never done all-on-four implants and half of my class has already done 3-4 of those cases in the first year of clinic.
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What are the worst things about attending the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry?
They only accept in state residents so don’t waste your money applying if you are not a Mississippi resident. Mississippi will take your money and you’ll never hear from them again, but thanks for the donation!
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry?
Note that UMMC requires you to have taken 6 credits of math and 3 credits of statistics or biostatistics. I wish I knew that I would never get a summer again so enjoy it while you have it. We typically get less than 2 weeks off each summer, so yeah. No summer at all. The majority (like 80%) of the class graduates and goes into private practice, so we are well-equipped to put you into practice. That means that very few people go on to specialties from UMMC. Just be aware of that coming in; if you want to do a specialty, you will have to work on your own for it and there won't be a big support system trying to help you get there just because the school doesn't push people to specialize.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry’s diverse student body, faculty and staff exemplify qualities of leadership and dedication not only to preparing competent, ethical dentists for the state of Mississippi, but also to furthering the health of its citizens. The School of Dentistry fosters an environment of lifelong learning, collaborative teaching, service and research through partnerships within the Medical Center and with community organizations and dental health practitioners throughout Mississippi.
Mission
Its mission is to foster an environment of lifelong learning, collaborative teaching, service, and research through partnerships within the Medical Center and with community organizations and dental health practitioners throughout Mississippi. The school is committed to acquiring and retaining a diverse community of students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff which exemplifies qualities of leadership and dedication in preparing competent, ethical dental health professionals for the state of Mississippi and who work to improve health outcomes and eliminate health disparities.
Dean
Sreenivas Koka, D.D.S.
Vision
The School of Dentistry will be a nationally recognized center of excellence in education, patient care, research and services for the citizens of Mississippi.
Core values
Integrity and Excellence | Leadership and Professionalism | Continuous Improvement | Diversity | Caring
Location
Mississippi, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• School of Dentistry • 2500 North State Street • Jackson, MS 39216 • Phone: 601-984-6060 • Fax: 601-815-3903
Admissions:
• Dr. Kristin F. Nalls, Lead Director of Admissions • School of Dentistry • Phone: 601-984-6060 • Email: DMDadmit@umc.edu
Diversity:
• Dr. Juanyce D. Taylor, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer • Phone: 601-815-5340 • Email: jdtaylor@umc.edu
Financial aid/registrar
• Davita Weary, Director-Student Financial Aid • Office of Financial Aid • Phone: 601-815-4174 • Email: dweary@umc.edu • Emily Cole, Executive Director/Registrar • Office of Enrollment Management • Phone: 601-984-1080 • Email: epcole@umc.edu
Housing:
• Farrah Banks, Director of Student Life Phone: 601-984-6252 Email: fbanks@umc.edu
Student affairs:
• Dr. Kristin F. Nalls, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs & Inclusion • Phone: 601-984-6060
Preparation — Prerequisites
BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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English
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Other sciences
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Notes:
College algebra and trigonometry or higher level. Statistics or biostatics, general business or scientific statistics, in addition to one-year mathematics 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
Early June
Latest application filing date
Oct. 2
Earliest date for acceptance offers
Dec. 15
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: 432 (56.47%)
765
Total Applicants
Female: 44 (5.75%)
Male: 289 (37.78%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 567 (60.45%)
938
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 288 (30.70%)
Male: 83 (8.85%)
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
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Applicant & Entering Class — GPA
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Clinical Experience
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Tuition and Fees
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