University of Illinois at Chicago

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NameUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
AddressBraulia Espinosa Assistant Director of Admissions 801 South Paulina Street, MC 621 Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: 312-355-0320
CityChicago
StateIL
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlhttp://dentistry.uic
DeanDr. G. William Knight
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.siue.edu/dentalmedicine/misc/fin_aid.shtml
MissionThe mission of the COD is to promote optimum oral and general health to the people of the State of
Illinois and worldwide. Striving for perfection in education, patient care, research and service helps
us to achieve that goal.
Education: The COD provides thoughtful educational programs for students and professionals in a
respectful environment that celebrates life-long learning.
Patient Care: Our students become competent health care professionals who provide comprehensive
and compassionate patient-centered care.
Research: The COD supports interdisciplinary research in its innovative laboratories and centers.
Service: Community involvement is an essential component of the College’s mission. The COD remains
a leader in forming health care policy at the university, state and national level. We value diversity
in our students, staff, faculty and patients, and we seek an understanding of our culturally diverse
population. This understanding helps us address the health care needs of under served populations,
both locally and globally, through outreach and educational programs..
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 52
Master’s: 4
Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0
CurriculumThe UIC College of Dentistry curriculum, supported by innovative information
technologies, provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative learning
environment in which students achieve the competencies for oral health
care in the context of patient management for the 21st century. The curriculum
features small-group and independent learning, combined with
experiential laboratory activities in biomedical, clinical and behavioral
sciences, and extensive time in community clinical experiences. Biomedical,
clinical and behavioral education all span the entire four years of the
curriculum, from the first week of the D1 year until graduation. The college
prides itself on its student and faculty culture of collegiality, intellectual
rigor, high standards of competence and ethical behavior, commitment to
improve access to care, and service to diverse communities.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1891
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length44 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin Aid1800 Student Services Building 1200 West Harrison, MC 334 Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: 312-996-3126
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 120
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 6 Semester/9 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 14 Semester/21 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 4 Semester/6 Quarter Physics: 6 Semester/9 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy Biochemistry Cell biology Histology Immunology Microbiology Molecular biology/genetics Physiology Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.50 Range: 2.5-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.47 Range: 2.7-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 19.8 Range: 15-24 Perceptual Ability Mean: 19.8 Range: 17-24 Total Science: Mean: 19.7 Range: 15-24
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestDecember
Dat Oldest2 Years
Dat SeveralHighest score is considered
Dat CanadaNo
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedIllinois
Instate Appl446 Applicants 141 Interviews 49 Enrolled
Outstate Appl1,185 Applicants 23 Interviews 3 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date12-01-14
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $85 Out of state: NA International: NA
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 15 Black/African American:3 Hispanic/Latino: 9 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 22 Two or More Races: 1 Race Unknown: 1 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 32 Average Age: 23
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL DAT workshops Illinois Predental Consortium Postbaccalaureate programs Summer enrichment programs DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $29,948 First Year Non-Resident: Second Year Resident: $44,922 Second Year Non-Resident: Third Year Resident: $44,922 Third Year Non-Resident: Fourth Year Resident: $44,922 Fourth Year Non-Resident:
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $20,000 Second Year Living Expenses: $20,000 Third Year Living Expenses: $20,000 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $20,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $2,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $2,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $2,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $2,000
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingYes
Class Size52