Congratulations! :)

Dr. Lipman just called... ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Accepted!

Congrats to all! I have the "wait listed" update on AADSAS. Oh nooo!

Got the call from Dr. Lippman at 7:30!!!

Accepted! Congrats to everyone

Hello future classmates!!!!!

Offer made! No calls tho.

also offer made on AADSAS portal, no phone call.

What are all your thoughts about the school? Think you'll put in a downpayment? I loved the campus and the vision of the school :D

also offer made on AADSAS portal, no phone call.

What are all your thoughts about the school? Think you'll put in a downpayment? I loved the campus and the vision of the school :D
It's definitely one of my top choices. I was lucky to be accepted to my 2 favorite schools (Nova and UAB) so I have a lot of thinking to do!! Love love love Nova though. Everyone was so nice and you can't beat the weather! (I'm from south florida, so it's like home to me)

So, my aadsas was updated this morning to "offer made" from Nova, but I have not recieve a phone call. Anyone else get the "offer made" status with no phone call.

Paranoia is starting set in again....first it was the acceptance fee thingie on the portal (which I did not have)...now no phone call....hopefully I get a call soon as it would make it more official.

So, my aadsas was updated this morning to "offer made" from Nova, but I have not recieve a phone call. Anyone else get the "offer made" status with no phone call.

Same here, not to worry. If It is updated to offer made in AADSAS, its final. I'm sure a call will come along eventually.

CONGRATS everyone!!! I was so happy to be woken up at 8:00 this morning!! I can't wait class 2016!! :)

5 people from UCLA received phone calls today. what are your top choices bruins?

whats up guys, congrats! make sure to join this group so we can all meet

http://www.facebook.com/groups/NovaDental/

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do you guys know when deposits will be due?

I got an update this morning. Really surprised that I got in Dec 1st.
Looks like a great school, are there any Nova dental students on the forums that I can PM questions to?

I have the AADSAS "offer made" status, but no phone call.
Are we supposed to get something in the mail? Has anyone gotten it?

Congrats all!! I am currently a 3rd year dental student at Nova, if you have any questions feel free to ask them. I will answer as many as I can, but please forgive me if I do not respond right away, we have finals next week. Congrats again!

To the question about mail, when I got accepted I did recieve something in the mail. Yet, it was like 2-3 weeks after I got the call.

I got an update this morning. Really surprised that I got in Dec 1st.
Looks like a great school, are there any Nova dental students on the forums that I can PM questions to?

I have the AADSAS "offer made" status, but no phone call.
Are we supposed to get something in the mail? Has anyone gotten it?

Congrats everyone! I'm a D2 Nova student, feel free to message me with questions and I'll do my best to respond. I also have finals next week.

Accepted!!! Yayyyyy! This was my top choice!! I absolutely LOVE all of the students at Nova and the entire faculty along with the amazing area!! Nova does a great job at picking there students so I can't wait to meet everyone!! I know we'll all get along great and make a great class!!! Wooo-hooo!! Class of 2016!!!! :):luck:

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Anybody get a phone call today?

Took my name off the Waitlist today, best of luck to those currently on the waitlist looking to get in! :luck:
And congrats to those who were accepted :D

Can a current student provide insight on your clinical experiences? PM me :) Thanks!!! :)

Apparently, there has been some sort of an error and those with "offer made" are actually waitlisted.

So, it looks like if you did not get a phone call but got "offer made" you are probably waitlisted. This is really starting to feel like a bad dream.....

Excuse me while I go vomit.

If

Can a current student provide insight on your clinical experiences? PM me :) Thanks!!! :)


I thought I answered most of your questions via PM, but will go into a little more detail. First, let me say the patient flow is not as big a problem as some make it out too be (it is not great, but it is not terrible either). D1 you will do some shadowing, perio, and sim lab work (preps and resto's, wax-ups, occlusion...etc). D2 year you get the BIG intro to clinic work (you have fixed+lab, removable+lab...etc), you will also start doing simple cleanings on patients this year. D3 and D4 are BIG into clinic work and requirements. The begining of D3 you do a TON of data collection and treatment planning, quite a bit of perio, and a small amount of restorative (not that you can't do more, just unlikley that you will do a BUNCH more). As the year progresses I hear it gets better and we really start putting out the work during end of D3 and begining of D4. I know this sounds bad, but remember that one day YOU will likely be a D4 as well and will need to get stuff done to graduate and when that happens you too will get the patients so that you can finish on time. That is just kinda how it works, now there are some who have done quite a bit as D3's, but I would say on the average BEGINING of D3 you will not be getting a TON of clinical requirements done. If you have any further specific questions feel free to ask. Let me say that during the first 2 years you will take A TON of tests. I remember having a test every day for 2 weeks during some of our first 2 years at the school. Early on you will be SWAMPED with tests and studying. (also let me say that I bet most of this is all VERY similar to other schools)

Called at 10am December 1st eastern time!!!!:)

I thought I answered most of your questions via PM, but will go into a little more detail. First, let me say the patient flow is not as big a problem as some make it out too be (it is not great, but it is not terrible either). D1 you will do some shadowing, perio, and sim lab work (preps and resto's, wax-ups, occlusion...etc). D2 year you get the BIG intro to clinic work (you have fixed+lab, removable+lab...etc), you will also start doing simple cleanings on patients this year. D3 and D4 are BIG into clinic work and requirements. The begining of D3 you do a TON of data collection and treatment planning, quite a bit of perio, and a small amount of restorative (not that you can't do more, just unlikley that you will do a BUNCH more). As the year progresses I hear it gets better and we really start putting out the work during end of D3 and begining of D4. I know this sounds bad, but remember that one day YOU will likely be a D4 as well and will need to get stuff done to graduate and when that happens you too will get the patients so that you can finish on time. That is just kinda how it works, now there are some who have done quite a bit as D3's, but I would say on the average BEGINING of D3 you will not be getting a TON of clinical requirements done. If you have any further specific questions feel free to ask. Let me say that during the first 2 years you will take A TON of tests. I remember having a test every day for 2 weeks during some of our first 2 years at the school. Early on you will be SWAMPED with tests and studying. (also let me say that I bet most of this is all VERY similar to other schools)

Thanks a lot for the info. Very helpful. I am trying to decide between Nova and Tufts. I have been in touch with one of D-3 students at Tufts, and it seems their clinical program is top notch. However, Nova is cheaper, and I very much prefer to be in Florida! Not getting clinical done at the beginning of D3... is it because of being busy with the curriculum, or is it because the patient are assigned to D4s who need to graduate?

CONGRATULATIONS everyone!!! :clap:

I'm a second year at Nova so feel free to let me know if anyone has any questions :)

Thanks a lot for the info. Very helpful. I am trying to decide between Nova and Tufts. I have been in touch with one of D-3 students at Tufts, and it seems their clinical program is top notch. However, Nova is cheaper, and I very much prefer to be in Florida! Not getting clinical done at the beginning of D3... is it because of being busy with the curriculum, or is it because the patient are assigned to D4s who need to graduate?

First, let me say I think it would be HIGHLY unlikely at ANY school to get all of your clinic work done at the begining of your D3 year. Second, I would say that the reason it is a little slow early on is really common sense. To begin you are just starting and they want you to do more diagnosis and treatment planning than actual hard treatment (they want to ease you into clinic), also this goes with the fact that you mainly get NEW patients (before you can treat a new patient you need to diagnose and treatment plan). Also, like you said, most of the D4's get the patients they need to graduate. Once again, this may sound bad, but one day you may find yourself in that situation. It is definatly NOT because of studies (this year we only had like 6 classes and 1 lab (really not that bad at all).

First, let me say I think it would be HIGHLY unlikely at ANY school to get all of your clinic work done at the begining of your D3 year. Second, I would say that the reason it is a little slow early on is really common sense. To begin you are just starting and they want you to do more diagnosis and treatment planning than actual hard treatment (they want to ease you into clinic), also this goes with the fact that you mainly get NEW patients (before you can treat a new patient you need to diagnose and treatment plan). Also, like you said, most of the D4's get the patients they need to graduate. Once again, this may sound bad, but one day you may find yourself in that situation. It is definatly NOT because of studies (this year we only had like 6 classes and 1 lab (really not that bad at all).

Thanks again for clarification. I needed to know if this was because of limited patient pool or the design of the curriculum. I have another question for you. When you speak with current D4 students (with no major plans for specializing), are they fine to go directly to private practice (associate position), or they rather do a GPR? I know that many D4s are still deciding, but just want to get a feel for it.

Thanks again for clarification. I needed to know if this was because of limited patient pool or the design of the curriculum. I have another question for you. When you speak with current D4 students (with no major plans for specializing), are they fine to go directly to private practice (associate position), or they rather do a GPR? I know that many D4s are still deciding, but just want to get a feel for it.

You know, I am not really sure. If I had to make a guess it is about 50/50. To be honest, the requirements at Nova are not very difficult. Yet, at the end of the day dental school is what each student makes it. Some students are planning on going on to higher education and therefore have not been to worried about getting a ton of clinical experience and more worried about just graduating because they know they will get more experience in the future. However, others have no intent on any higher education and therefore are VERY intent on getting as much experience as possible, no matter what the requirements are. I know of a couple students who have already done some endos, multiple crowns, dentures...etc. Some of it is luck of the draw and some of it is connections (if you know a bunch of D4's and get their patients you can get a ton done quick).

accepted last month ....excited nova cop here i come..time to enjoy life a little before it starts

How many chairs are there in clinic?

How long do you spend on rotations?

How many chairs are there in clinic?

How long do you spend on rotations?

There is probably about 150 chairs or so. Rotation schedule just varies, but it is not much ( I had like 2 Pedo rotations, 5 OS rotations, 4 on call rotations, 1 ortho rotation, and 3 perio rotations this semester to give you an idea).

Hey,

I was wondering what the cost of living was around nova. Or if you don't mind saying, how much per year do y'all take out in terms of loans? I'm trying to figure out how much debt I will be looking at compared to some other schools.

Thanks

Hey,

I was wondering what the cost of living was around nova. Or if you don't mind saying, how much per year do y'all take out in terms of loans? I'm trying to figure out how much debt I will be looking at compared to some other schools.

Thanks


I think you can find info like this on their website. There is NO question that Nova is one of the MOST expensive schools (i think at least 300,000 seems about right). But I do not know the exact figures, I am actually going via the Army so I have not really concerned myself with cost too much. We pay like 1,300 a month right across the street at sunforest for a one bedroom (I would advise finding another place, don't like it here too much but it is waling distance).

I think you can find info like this on their website. There is NO question that Nova is one of the MOST expensive schools (i think at least 300,000 seems about right). But I do not know the exact figures, I am actually going via the Army so I have not really concerned myself with cost too much. We pay like 1,300 a month right across the street at sunforest for a one bedroom (I would advise finding another place, don't like it here too much but it is waling distance).

Not actually true about Nova being one of the most expensive schools. For in state students, It ranks 41st out of the 57 schools in the 2011 ADEA guide to dental schools. That's bottom 30%. As for being an out of state student, it's 22 out of 57, putting it in the cheapest 38%. So it's actually on the cheaper side if you are only accepted to out of state schools. A lot of students complain about it being really expensive, but you need to look at it in relation to other schools. You can see all the numbers at the following link:

http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/COST%20of%20ATTENDANCE%20-%202011.pdf

Also, 1300 for sunforest 1 bedroom?! That's a heck of a lot more expensive than what some of my classmates pay to live there.. You can get a 1 br at Cameron cove, about a quarter mile from school for 1000 (includes free ac, trash, water), also I pay 1350 for a 3 bedroom at uparc which is <1 mile from school and fairly new. There are plenty of options for living.

When do classes start?? Are we talking July or August?

When do classes start?? Are we talking July or August?

Class of 2015 started class on August 8th. Orientation started the week before that.

Also, 1300 for sunforest 1 bedroom?! That's a heck of a lot more expensive than what some of my classmates pay to live there..

Well I would LOVE to speak with your classmates than. I have been here for 2 and 1/2 yrs and am paying 1300 per month (this does include water and trash as well)

One more question for startrak and Hordel 85:
I know the equipment cost paid for the first year is for purchasing the equipment ($10k-$12k?) which is added to $51k tuition. Is the total cost for D2-D4 just ~51K (plus whatever % inflation increase), or there are other significant costs added to the total amount (clinic fees, etc.)? I am trying to calculate the 4 year cost of attending, excluding living expenses.

One more question for startrak and Hordel 85:
I know the equipment cost paid for the first year is for purchasing the equipment ($10k-$12k?) which is added to $51k tuition. Is the total cost for D2-D4 just ~51K (plus whatever % inflation increase), or there are other significant costs added to the total amount (clinic fees, etc.)? I am trying to calculate the 4 year cost of attending, excluding living expenses.

Our D1 year was $9,600, D2 was $6,500. As far as I know, that covers all of our instrument expenses for your 4 years (you may spend an extra 25-50 each year buying extra practice teeth etc. if you practice a lot). 4th year there are some expenses in regards to taking licensure exams, although I have no idea how much they cost (plus itll be the same cost wherever you go to school) I don't know of any clinic fees.

Any cons to living on campus? Sharing a 4br apartment, you pay around ~$670 a month for fully furnished apartment + utilities. It seems much better than the rates mentioned above

I got the call around noon! So excited!:p

I got the call around noon! So excited!:p

Were you on the waitlist? When was your interview?

Were you on the waitlist? When was your interview?

I interviewed first week of Nov. I was wait listed on Dec. 1 on AADSAS. Received a letter in the mail a week later about "high hold". Nova asked for my grades for the fall semester. Phone call from Dr. Lippman yesterday around noon.

I interviewed first week of Nov. I was wait listed on Dec. 1 on AADSAS. Received a letter in the mail a week later about "high hold". Nova asked for my grades for the fall semester. Phone call from Dr. Lippman yesterday around noon.

Thank you and congratulation.

Thank you!

Hello future classmates! I was accepted at 3 of the 4 schools that I interviewed at on December 1 and then at Nova this past Tuesday. I am very excited! The other schools are UT, UF, and Lecom. Any advice on where to rent a nice 1 bedroom close to campus fairly reasonable?

There is probably about 150 chairs or so. Rotation schedule just varies, but it is not much ( I had like 2 Pedo rotations, 5 OS rotations, 4 on call rotations, 1 ortho rotation, and 3 perio rotations this semester to give you an idea).

150chairs are for the approx 220 D3and D4s right? Is that why you don't get much experience as a D3? I heard a few bad rumors about students not getting chair time and working in satelite clinics with little supervision? Are those untrue? I am planning on attending Nova but just got an out of state offer from a school with a brand new clinic so now I am a little torn...

You have to remeber 1/2 of that 220, probably a little higher, is D4's who spend a significant amount of time out on rotation. I will just say that most dental schools have THEIR idea on when you should finish things and tend to make sure that you stick to that timeline. So, NO it is NOT hard to get a chair as long as you book about a half a week to a week before the appointment. As for the satelite clinics, I do not really know because I have not personally done any treatment at any of them yet. It is really YOUR choice on where to go. Best of luck!

150chairs are for the approx 220 D3and D4s right? Is that why you don't get much experience as a D3? I heard a few bad rumors about students not getting chair time and working in satelite clinics with little supervision? Are those untrue? I am planning on attending Nova but just got an out of state offer from a school with a brand new clinic so now I am a little torn...

In your 4th year, you're assigned to one of two offsite clinics - OP or NMB. OP is a Ryan White clinic, meaning it is government-funded for HIV+ patients. I believe there are only 8 chairs (maybe 12?) at this clinic, and you get in based on a lottery system (if you put OP as your preference). People tend to choose OP because you don't have to sell a treatment plan, you do less lab work for procedures, and the perception is that you get more of your requirements accomplished here. The last point is true for some people - it is really luck of the draw, which is true for all clinical experiences.

NMB is a ~30 chair clinic, and is run more like the main predoc clinic. You're divided into groups and report to/work with a team leader who is supposed to monitor your progress. Like the main clinic, you have to schedule your own patients, sell treatment plans, do lab work. The major difference is that they do not have specialists (except for endo) on staff, so your group leader makes the call like a general dentist would in private practice, in most scenarios. The perception is that you get more done at this clinic, than you do at the main clinic - since you don't have to call on so many specialists, it's supposed to go faster. Certain things, like data collection, are accomplished faster, but I cannot say that this clinic has been more productive than the main clinic. Like I said before, it's luck of the draw... how reliable your patients are, and what kind of procedures they need

At the main clinic, I've never had a problem getting a chair. Even if you're put on 'standby' (waitlisted for a chair), you usually end up getting one, but you start 15-30 min late.

So you are happy with your clinical experience? Thanks for the response!

so did you just send them your grades and dr lippman called you? I just got a mail saying that I'm considered as "high hold" candidate, any ideas? what should i do?

so did you just send them your grades and dr lippman called you? I just got a mail saying that I'm considered as "high hold" candidate, any ideas? what should i do?

I've been a high hold since dec. I'm losing hope..

I've been a high hold since dec. I'm losing hope..
Uneek, I am in the same boat. Also losing hope...

So you are happy with your clinical experience? Thanks for the response!

Yes and no.

Yes: We have heard from external sources (hiring dentists, faculty at residency programs, etc.), on several occasions, that Nova students receive good clinical training. When faculty at the school says it, I usually don't think anything of it, but it's nice to hear it from external sources. I don't know if this is true though, since I haven't had a chance to compare my skills with a dentist trained at another school.

No: The procedures you get are luck of the draw. I really feel that the faculty could put in a system that allows for better screening of patients as well as distribution of procedures, so that it's not so skewed. I understand the importance of comprehensive care, but at the same time, it's not fair for some people to be penalized when they were just unlucky.

I've been a high hold since dec. I'm losing hope..


did you interview with dr lippman? How do you think about the interview?

Just got a call from Dr. Lippman this morning at 10... IM IN!!!

No, I didn't interview with him. I thought my interview went extremely well..the dr. was quoting my personal statement! ugh, don't know what went wrong!

Just got a call from Dr. Lippman this morning at 10... IM IN!!!

When was your interview? Mine was the middle of January and was place on the high priority list on Fen 2nd.

My interview was Nov 31st... too late to be considered for the Dec 1st round. I was waitlisted on Jan 3rd and placed on the High hold. I was expecting to hear something around Feb 3rd but never heard anything until I got a call yesterday

My interview was Nov 31st... too late to be considered for the Dec 1st round. I was waitlisted on Jan 3rd and placed on the High hold. I was expecting to hear something around Feb 3rd but never heard anything until I got a call yesterday

Do you know any more info as far as how many people are on the waitlist, % class full/empty?

No, sorry.

Spots will open up once the first deposit deadline is reached and they figure out who hasn't sent back a deposit

The first deposit deadline for me was February 29th even though I was only accepted on the 15th.

the bulk of the rotations are 4th yr where you spend 1 day a week at a rotation. for the most part rotations are beneficial and add to your overall experience/education. oh i graduated from nova last year and am now in a specialty program.

Congrats on getting accepted into medical school!!

I know the start of school is still months away, but if any of you guys want to secure a place early, I'm looking for a roommate starting from anywhere between mid-June to early to mid-July. I am a medical student at NSU and will be starting my 3rd year rotations on July 1st. I live in a nice condo complex, about 5 miles from school, built in 2005 and has amenities including a gym, resort style pool and basketball/tennis/volleyball courts. It is perfect for any student who just wants a quiet, comfortable and worry-free place to live and study. I've lived in this complex for 3 years without any problems. The complexes right by school have histories of break-ins. Where I live is a private gated complex without any history of crime, which is why I chose to live a little further away from campus.

Rent: $600 + half utilities includes:

-Fully furnished master bedroom with lakeview, and large walk-in closet
-Private bathroom inside bedroom-no sharing
-Free access to washer/dryer inside condo
-Common areas are fully furnished
-Split floorplan, bedrooms are on opposite sides of the living room
-Access to all amenities


I am 25 years old, male, originally from Long Island NY, and really laid back. I have no preference for a roomate being any gender, race, religion, etc. All I would really ask for in a roommate is to be neat, clean and considerate. Non-smokers only.

The address is 7400 NW 4th Street. 33317.

This is a youtube clip of some pictures of the place from 2010.. Everything looks exactly the same and there is an added dining table, and desk in the bedroom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy8BeFCERxI&feature=plcp&context=C4e17d13VDvjVQa1PpcFM8NqXhBSDr3S4zNOOdvGFh Pxef3y27-Zo%3D



You can contact me at av325@nova.edu if your interested. Thanks for looking and congrats again.

i got accepted to nova :) hello classmates :)

I got accepted after getting waitlisted on 12/01. I got accepted on April 24th

Withdrew from the class today. Good luck to those on the waitlist

Available for rent:

Fully FURNISHED bedroom in two-story 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome. Just 2 miles from Nova Southeastern University, it is easy to bike ride (sidewalks the entire way) or a quick drive to class. Located in Pine Island Ridge, a quiet golf-country club community west of Pine Island Road, you will have access to amenities such as the pools, gym, clubhouse, and golf course. A shopping plaza with a Publix is just 1 mile away.

Currently, you have your choice of rooms with one looking northeast towards the stunning Florida sunrise or the other facing west to the beautiful nature preserve. The nature preserve has trails for hiking/running and a wonderful playground (for when you need to let your inner child out).

The bedrooms are upstairs and roughly 11’x12’ with a spacious 7’ closet and an overhead fan-light unit. Fully furnished including: twin bed, large desk, night stand, dresser, and area rug. You would be sharing a sizeable upstairs hall bathroom featuring a large shower with floor-to-ceiling linen cabinet.

You will have access to a FULLY APPLIANCED kitchen, which includes a dishwasher and two full sized fridges (so essentially you get half a fridge). Also there is no need to bring your own dishes! We have dishes, cookware, cups, and silverware.

As you’ll be spending a lot of time studying but will want to wear clean scrubs, you don’t want to have to go to a Laundromat or “down the hall” to a communal washer drier. We have our own full size in-house WASHER & DRYER.

Down time is also essential for survival in med school. No need to worry because CABLE is INCLUDED with your monthly rent. All other UTILITIES are also INCLUDED in the monthly rent, including electricity.

Finally, you are also living with a M3 and a M2/former MBS. We have all the notes and practice tests for the past 2 years, and know all the tricks for survival at Nova. Asking $600 per month.

If interested please contact Mike or Jess at jf881@nova.edu or 813-956-6505 (call or text).

i got accepted to nova :) hello classmates :)
I'm in too. I need some directions what to do next please. Heeeelp:confused:

I have a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo up for rent in Rolling Hills Circle located on the 5th floor with a Direct lake/golf course view. This place is literally less than a mile away from the HPD campus and takes a minute to get to via car or 5 minutes via bike. The condo has a Brand New kitchen with all brand new appliances and is COMPLETELY RENOVATED. The entire unit is covered with a brand new tile floor - NO carpet. A washer/dryer is also in the unit itself. I'm looking for two responsible graduate students to rent out this condo to. The rent ($1350 total or $675 each roommate) INCLUDES water & trash. NO EXTRA monthly Fees. The only utility the renter has to pay is electricity. The place will be available July 1st 2012 or earlier. I can also have the unit partially furnished. You can email me at aalokpatel@hotmail.com or call 732 -423-2496