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The School of Dental Medicine will accept applications from
individuals seeking admission with advanced standing regardless
of residency status. Beginning in June 2009 all
applicants will be required to use the ADEA Central Application
for Advanced Placement for International Dentists service (CAAPID). Additional information
about the advanced standing program is available by calling
860-679-2175.
Advanced standing applicants must:
- Present proof of graduation from a recognized dental
school and official transcripts and/or such other documents
as may be requested by the Admissions Committee as evidence
of having successfully completed courses equivalent to the
first and second years of the curriculum of this dental
school. The Admissions Committee requires applicants to take
Part I of the National Board Dental Examination and obtain a
score of 90 if taken before June, 2007, or a score of 85 if
taken after.
- Submit an application fee of $75 directly to the School of
Dental Medicine.
- Give evidence of ability to speak, write, and read English. Successful completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 or above for the
paper-based exam, 215 or above for the computer-based exam or
a 100 on the Internet Based Exam (IBT) is required.
- Complete an "International Student Financial
Declaration" statement by January 1, if invited for an
interview
- Be interviewed at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Advanced Standing Applicant Selection and Review Process
All applicant files are initially reviewed by the Chairman of
the Admissions Committee (Associate Dean for Admissions) for
completeness of prerequisites, required documentation and
evidence of minimum academic performance. Minimum academic
standards, including GPA and NBDE Part 1 scores, are established
by the members of the Admissions Committee at the beginning of
every admissions cycle. Applicants meeting all requirements may
be invited for an interview. Applicants not meeting minimum
Committee standards, but who show strong potential, may be
granted an interview by the Associate Dean for
Admissions.
Interviews are by invitation only and are mandatory for consideration for acceptance.
Interviews are part of a day-long orientation that includes an
overview of the School of Dental Medicine and the curriculum by
the Associate Dean for Admissions. Lunch and a tour of
facilities is conducted by students.
All interviews are conducted by basic science and/or clinical
faculty. Interviews are designed to assist the Admissions
Committee in evaluating the overall potential of each candidate
and suitability for admission into the program. Interviews are
also used to help clarify an applicant's record and allow
candidates an opportunity to ask questions.
Interviewed applicants are evaluated by the full Admissions
Committee during regularly scheduled general meetings. Selection
factors include:
- Overall strength of the academic record
- Scores on the NBDE Part 1
- Personal statement
- Commitment to learning
- Motivation for continuing a career in dentistry
- General impressions formed at the interview
- Quality and objectivity of references
A summary of each applicant's entire record is presented to
the Committee by their respective interviewers. Applicants are
rated on a scale from one to three (one being the strongest) by
each Committee member; the mean score from all Committee members
establishes that individual's priority. Applicants not receiving initial acceptances
are placed on a wait list and ranked according to their priority
scores.
All Connecticut residents who are not accepted are invited to
schedule a counseling visit with the Associate Dean for
Admissions to discuss their application. If accepted, students with advanced standing will matriculate at the beginning of the second academic year. A committee of advisors (not less than three faculty members) may be
appointed to establish those objectives and courses to be completed by all special students prior to receipt of the D.M.D. degree.
Transfer Students
The School of Dental Medicine does not accept transfer students at this time.
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