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Howard University College of Dentistry
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What are the best things about attending Howard University College of Dentistry?
In case you are not aware, Howard is a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) with a published mission to “provide a dental education of exceptional quality to qualified individuals, with particular emphasis on recruiting promising African Americans and other historically underrepresented students." They also emphasize interviewing and accepting students whose applications and lives show a predisposition to serving marginalized groups and communities.
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What are the worst things about attending Howard University College of Dentistry?
You’re going to basically teach yourself, especially in the didactic portions of the dental curriculum. Learning course content usually involves reading information off the slides directly and memorizing it. The lecturers aren’t the greatest, and you will also get tired of sitting in class so you end up using YouTube to understand it better. The lecturers in the dental courses can also be pretty unforgiving and harsh. Attendance is mandatory and if class attendance starts to drop, the professors notice and make the exams harder. This is frustrating as many other schools simply record their lectures so students can catch up afterward.
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What do students need to know/what do you wish you knew before attending Howard University College of Dentistry?
You’re going to work your butt off. It’s not easy, especially here. You may go through a time where you experience depression and great anxiety. First-year is hell: you’re juggling everything and then suddenly you have 300 new things to juggle with the old things. Second-year isn’t as bad as the first but it’s still pretty terrible. Third-year is smoother sailing as the only big hurdles are finding patients, dealing with administration, and Axium. Fourth-year, you basically have it down but you’re preparing for residency and getting your clinical requirements done.
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School Information
About school of dentistry
Howard University College of Dentistry (HUCD)—is the nation's fifth oldest dental school and is a leading teaching and patient care institution. The Center for Health Sciences of the University includes colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences. The 89-acre campus is 5 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. The college has trained thousands of highly skilled dental professionals to serve their communities, particularly the underserved. HUCD’s graduates serve communities in 42 states and 54 countries. HUCD’s staff of over 80 faculty members, who constitute one of the best-trained dental faculties in the world, are committed to producing distinguished, compassionate, and culturally sensitive graduates. Howard University also offers an Academic Reinforcement Program for disadvantaged students to prepare them for entrance to the University. Post-Doctoral Residency is offered in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, General Practice Residency, and Advanced Education in General Dentistry. HUCD is dedicated to providing high-quality oral health care to patients and improving oral health in local and global communities.
Mission
To provide exemplary education, service, and research that promotes patient-centered, collaborative care and advocacy for the elimination of health disparities.
Dean
Andrea D. Jackson, D.D.S., M.S.
Vision
To provide a dental education of exceptional quality to qualified individuals, with particular emphasis on recruiting people of color and historically underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals.
Core values
(C) Collaboration (A) Accountability (R) Respect (E) Excellence (S) Service
Location
District of Columbia, United States
Contact Information
School website:
Main address:
• 600 W Street, NW • Washington, DC 20059 • Phone: 202-806-0019 • Fax: 202-806-0354
Academic affairs:
Dr. Cheryl Fryer Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Room 129 Phone: 202 806-0442
Admissions:
• Dr. Reginald O. Salter, Director Admissions and Student Activities Room 126 202-806-0337 HUCDadmit@howard.edu
Dental deans office:
• Dr. Andrea D. Jackson, Dean • Phone: 202-806-0019
Diversity:
The College of Dentistry has a diverse student body, having trained more African American students than any dental school in the United States. The Howard University College of Dentistry is committed to helping the underserved, having established community programs for the homeless, HIV patients, and children.
Financial aid/registrar
• Dr. Rozanna Aitcheson, Assistant Director Professional Schools Financial Aid • Room 508 • Phone: 202-806-0368 raitcheson@howard.edu
Housing:
• Mr. Joseph Uter, Interim Director • 2205 4th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20059 • Phone: 202-806-6131
International students and scholars:
• Dr. Dexter Woods • Director International Dentists Program & Continuing Education • Phone: 202 806-0442 dexter.woods@howard.edu
Recruitment:
Dr. Reginald O. Salter, Director Admissions and Student Activities Room 126 reginald.salter@howard.edu Phone 202-806-0235
Student affairs:
• Dr. Donna Grant-Mills, Associate Dean for Student Affairs • Room 508 • Phone: 202-806-0361
Student services:
Dr. Donna Grant-Mills, Associate Dean for Student Affairs • Room 508 • Phone: 202-806-0361
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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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
June 1,
Latest application filing date
January 15,
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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Number of received applications
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Acceptance rate
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Application and enrollment details
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Examined by review committee: undefined
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: 220 (23.45%)
938
Total Applicants
Female: 24 (2.56%)
Male: 694 (73.99%)
Gender ratio of first-year enrollment
I'd definitely recommend to refresh the page, data is random :)
Other: 798 (83.65%)
954
First-Year Enrollment
Female: 108 (11.32%)
Male: 48 (5.03%)
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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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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