The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

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NameThe Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
AddressDr. Lisa P. Deem Associate Dean, Admissions, Diversity and Student Services 3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215-707-2801 www.temple.edu/dentistry
CityPhiladelphia
StatePA
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.temple.edu/denti
DeanDr. Amid I. Ismail
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.temple.edu/sfs
MissionThe Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry promotes oral health through the education of diverse
general and specialty dentists with advanced skills who provide comprehensive, patient-centered,
evidence-based care and engage in research, scholarly activities and community service.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 115
Master’s: 10
Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0
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: 2
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 0
CurriculumThe primary emphasis of the predoctoral program is to prepare graduates
for the general practice of dentistry. The curriculum provides students
with significant experience in all phases of dental practice and instills the
basic science and patient management skills they will rely on as dental
practitioners. The curriculum also lays a solid foundation for careers in the
specialties of dentistry, dental education and research.
Inst TypePrivate and state-re
Since Year1863
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length48 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin AidC. Terry Griffin Student Services Coordinator 3223 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215-707-2952 Email: terry.griffin@temple.edu
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 120
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 4/6 Cell biology 4/6 Histology 4/6 Immunology 4/6 Microbiology 4/6 Molecular biology/genetics 4/6 Physiology 4/6 Zoology 4/6
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.5 Range: NR Total GPA Mean: 3.5 Range: NR
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 20.0 Range: NR Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: NR Total Science: Mean: 20.2 Range: NR
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestJanuary
Dat Oldest3 Years
Dat SeveralHighest academic average scores are considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedDelaware, Pennsylvania
Instate Appl310 Applicants 128 Interviews 63 Enrolled
Outstate Appl3281 Applicants 245 Interviews 64 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date01-15-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $50 Out of state: $50 International: $50
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 35 Black/African American: 5 Hispanic/Latino: 10 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 67 Two or More Races: 1 Race Unknown: 8 International: 1
Age DistYoungest: 21 Oldest: 33 Average Age: 24
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Special affiliations with colleges and universities: Alvernia College, Cabrini College, Caldwell University, Coppin State University, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Juniata College, King’s College, Mansfield University, Moravian College, Pennsylvania State University at Erie, Philadelphia University, Rosemont College, Rowan University, Saint Francis College, Shippensburg University, Susquehanna University, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, West Chester University, Widener University, Wilkes University, William Paterson University DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Internships, externships, or extramural programs Transfer applicants considered if space is available
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $47,386 First Year Non-Resident: $55,350 Second Year Resident: $47,386 Second Year Non-Resident: $55,350 Third Year Resident: $47,386 Third Year Non-Resident: $55,350 Fourth Year Resident: $47,386 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $55,350
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $22,638 Second Year Living Expenses: $27,158 Third Year Living Expenses: $27,158 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $20,288 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $8,292 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year):$7,419 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $5,800 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $1,690
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size127