Virginia Commonwealth University

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NameVirginia Commonwealth University
AddressDr. Riki Gottlieb Director for Admissions 520 North 12th Street P.O. Box 980566 Richmond, VA 23298 Phone: 804-828-9196
CityRichmond
StateVA
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.dentistry.vcu.ed
DeanDr. David C. Sarrett
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidhttp://financialaid.utah.edu/
MissionThe VCU School of Dentistry is a public, urban, research dental school, supported by the commonwealth
of Virginia to serve the people of the state and the nation. The school’s mission is to provide
educational programs that prepare graduates who are qualified to provide dental care services; generate
new knowledge through research and other scholarly activity; and provide quality oral health
care to the public and service to the community. The school’s overall higher purpose is enhancing
the quality of life through improved oral health. In the pursuit of its higher purpose, the school is
guided by a set of unchanging core values—commitment to the oral health needs of Virginia residents;
excellence in teaching and promotion of learning; advancement of science and scholarship;
ethical, compassionate, evidence-based patient care; a culture of lifelong learning; professional and
social responsibility; and respect in interaction with all people.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 83
Master’s: 9
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: 0
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 5
CurriculumThe curriculum incorporates the basic sciences, preclinical sciences and
clinical skills experiences to develop competent practitioners who are
lifelong learners. Students begin their preclinical-skills development
early, utilizing virtual-reality type simulation laboratories. A continuing
skills development program progresses throughout the first and second
years of their education. Patient treatment begins prior to the end of
the second year. Our patient-centered clinical emphasis, including rural
community-based clinics, promotes a strong clinical experience and
provides a culturally competent environment to our students. During
the third year, students reinforce clinical skill development in each of
the dental specialties and general practice clinics. Clinical rotations are
included to provide students a broad experience in patient management
and treatment. The multidisciplinary practice group model of our clinical
component provides a diverse patient population for a variety of dental
treatments. Our integrated preclinical and clinical curriculum educates
dental professionals in critical thinking, professionalism and practice
management. The hallmark of our program is clinical dentistry, while our
strength is our student body.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1893
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length44 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.D.S.
Contact Fin AidKaren D. Gilliam Director of Financial Aid P.O. Box 980566 Richmond, VA 23298-0566 Phone: 804-828-6374
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 120
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 14 Semester/21 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 8 Semester/12 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy Biochemistry 3/5 Cell biology 3/5 Histology 3/5 Immunology 3/5 Microbiology 3/5 Molecular biology/genetics 3/5 Physiology Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.5 Range: 2.6-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 2.8-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 20.0 Range: 17-24 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: 15-26 Total Science: Mean: 20.0 Range: 16-26
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestDecember
Dat Oldest3 Years
Dat SeveralHighest DAT exam is considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqYes, for candidates
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedVirginia
Instate Appl298 Applicants 134 Interviews 60 Enrolled
Outstate Appl2052 Applicants 145 Interviews 36 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date11-01-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $80 Out of state: $80 International: $80
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 27 Black/African American: 4 Hispanic/Latino: 3 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 62 Two or More Races: 0 Race Unknown: 0 International: NR
Age DistYoungest: 21 Oldest: 35 Average Age: 25
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Dental Career Exploration Program Postbaccalaureate programs Summer enrichment programs: VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) VCU Scholars Academic Year High School Program DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities: Required rotations Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers Transfer applicants considered if space is available: Sophomore year
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $29,100 First Year Non-Resident: $53,719 Second Year Resident: $29,100 Second Year Non-Resident: $53,719 Third Year Resident: $29,100 Third Year Non-Resident: $53,719 Fourth Year Resident: $29,100 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $53,719
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $17,246 Second Year Living Expenses: $17,246 Third Year Living Expenses: $17,246 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $17,246 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $11,062 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $7,010 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $6,703 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $6,520
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingYes
Class Size96