Western University of Health Sciences

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NameWestern University of Health Sciences
Address309 East Second Street Pomona, CA 91766 Phone: 909-469-5335 Email: admissions@westernu.edu
CityPomona
StateCA
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Phone
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Urlhttp://prospective.w
DeanDr. Steven W. Friedrichsen
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Url Fin Aidwww.studentaid.ed.gov/guide
MissionThe College of Dental Medicine will realize its vision by educating and training highly competent,
diverse groups of clinical practitioners who have the ability to provide complex, integrative, highquality,
evidence-based care for patients, families and communities. The college will produce
graduates who will be ethical, caring, lifelong learners; who will collectively engage in clinical oral
health care, public health practice, biomedical and health services research, education and administration;
and who will fulfill their professional obligation to improve the oral health of all members
of society, especially those most in need. They will embrace scientific and technological advances
and understand the connections between oral health and general health. They will be partners in
the interprofessional health care delivery systems of the future, as well as leaders of their own oral
health care teams, as they enhance and extend the quality of life in their communities.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 52
Master’s: 14
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: 0
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 0
CurriculumThe College of Dental Medicine will be a premier center for integrative
educational innovation; basic and translational research; and high-quality,
patient-centered, interprofessional health care, all conducted in a setting
that uses advanced technology and promotes individual dignity and
potential for personal and professional growth. The overarching themes
of the dental curriculum are:
1. Critical thinking,
2. Professionalism,
3. Communication and interpersonal skills,
4. Health promotion,
5. Practice management and informatics and
6. Patient care.
Teaching methodologies will include small-group interaction, preclinical
simulation laboratory, comprehensive patient-care clinical experience and
community-based clinical care and service.
Inst TypePrivate
Since Year2009
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length45 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin Aid309 East Second Street Pomona, CA 91766 Phone: 909-469-5353 Email: finaid@westernu.edu
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 135
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 Immunology Microbiology 4/6 Molecular biology/genetics 4/6 Physiology 4/6 Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.2 Range: 2.6-3.8 Total GPA Mean: 3.3 Range: 2.9-3.8
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 20.0 Range: 17-23 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: 14-30 Total Science: Mean: 20.0 Range: 17-24
Dat ReqYes. Scores valid th
Dat LatestOctober
Dat Oldest4 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score only is considered
Dat CanadaNo
Second Appl ReqYes, to be submitted
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedAlaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Wyoming
Instate Appl1056 Applicants 303 Interviews 48 Enrolled
Outstate Appl1675 Applicants 267 Interviews 19 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/03/2014
Appl End Date12-01-14
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $60 Out of state: $60 International: $60
Fee Waiver AvailCheck school website for details
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 1 Asian: 35 Black/African American:0 Hispanic/Latino: 5 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 29 Two or More Races: 5 Race Unknown: 2 International: 2
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 38 Average Age: 25
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsDURING 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: $63,325 First Year Non-Resident: $63,325 Second Year Resident: $63,325 Second Year Non-Resident: $63,325 Third Year Resident: $63,325 Third Year Non-Resident: $63,325 Fourth Year Resident: $63,325 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $63,325
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $24,736 Second Year Living Expenses: $24,736 Third Year Living Expenses: $28,267 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $28,111 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $2,857 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $643 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $665 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $703
Campus TypeSuburban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size67