University of Detroit Mercy

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NameUniversity of Detroit Mercy
AddressDr. Gary E. Jeffers Director of Dental Admissions Office of Dental Admissions University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Detroit, MI 48208-2576 Phone: 313-494-6650
CityDetroit
StateMI
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.dental.udmercy.e
DeanDr. Mert N. Aksu
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidhttp://dental.udmercy.edu/admission/financial/index.htm
MissionThe University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to
provide excellent, student-centered, undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context.
A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of
students. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, the University of Detroit Mercy
School of Dentistry, in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, strives to develop scientifically based, socially
and ethically sensitive oral health professionals.
First Year Enrhigher degree (includes 7 who will receive B.S. in 2014 as part of UDM’s Seven-Year B.S./D.D.S.
Program).
Number of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 111
Master’s: 11
Ph.D. or other doctorate: 1
Of first-year, first-time enrollees without baccalaureates, the number with:
Equivalent of 60 undergraduate credit hours or less: 0
Equivalent of 61-90 undergraduate credit hours: 18
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 3
CurriculumThe majority of biomedical, behavioral and preclinical sciences are concentrated
in the first two years. The freshman curriculum is divided between
biomedical and dental sciences, while the sophomore year is devoted
primarily to dental sciences taught in a simulation environment. Limited
patient care experiences occur in the first and second years. More than
75% of the curricular time during the third and fourth years is devoted
to clinical practice. Patient care experiences are based on an evidencebased,
comprehensive care model utilizing the expertise of generalists
and specialists. Individual students are assigned a patient family and are
responsible for addressing all the patient’s dental needs. Outreach clinical
rotations occurring during the fourth year expose the students to alternative
practice settings in a community-based environment. Ethics, patient
management and current issues are addressed throughout the curriculum.
Inst TypePrivate and state-re
Since Year1932
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length44 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.D.S.
Contact Fin AidCamellia Taylor Coordinator, Financial Aid Office of Financial Aid University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Detroit, MI 48208-2576 Phone: 313-494-6617
College Cred ReqSemester: 60 Quarter: 90
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 8 Semester/12 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy 4/6 Biochemistry 3/5 Cell biology 4/6 Histology 4/6 Immunology 4/6 Microbiology 3/5 Molecular biology/genetics 4/6 Physiology 8/12 Zoology 4/6
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: NR Total GPA Mean: 3.7 Range: NR
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 21.0 Range: NR Perceptual Ability Mean: 21.0 Range: NR Total Science: Mean: 21.0 Range: NR
Dat ReqYes; recommended min
Dat LatestJanuary
Dat Oldest3 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score only is considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqNo
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedNone
Instate Appl411 Applicants 128 Interviews 82 Enrolled
Outstate Appl1,366 Applicants 240 Interviews 62 Enrolled
Appl Start Date05/15/2014
Appl End Date01-01-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $75 Out of state: $75 International: $75
Fee Waiver AvailYes, in exceptional circumstances only
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 51 Black/African American: 6 Hispanic/Latino: 6 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 72 Two or More Races: 5 Race Unknown: 4 International: 18
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 35 Average Age: 24
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Predental Workshop Association of American Medical Colleges/ADEA Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (AAMC/ADEA SMDEP) DAT workshops Postbaccalaureate programs Special affiliations with colleges and universities: The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) has an academic program that enables students to earn a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and a baccalaureate degree in seven calendar years, rather than the traditional eight. Students enrolled in the program spend the first three years on the UDM McNichols Campus in the College of Engineering and Science. The last four years of the program occur in the School of Dentistry. This program is available only to high school students initiating their undergraduate education with strong academic credentials. Selective admission occurs at the undergraduate level. Summer enrichment programs DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Mentorin
TuitionFirst Year Resident:$62,500 First Year Non-Resident: $62,500 Second Year Resident: $62,500 Second Year Non-Resident: $62,500 Third Year Resident: $62,500 Third Year Non-Resident: $62,500 Fourth Year Resident: $62,500 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $62,500
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $18,768 Second Year Living Expenses: $18,768 Third Year Living Expenses: $18,768 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $18,768 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $3,465 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $3,465 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $3,465 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $3,465
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size144