Has anyone had experience transferring dental schools? Any advice you can give me?
Transferring Dental Schools
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Transferring from one dental school to another dental school is like transferring from a United jetliner to a Delta jetliner in flight.
While technologically it is possible, you will never get two airlines to agree to do it. Even if they did agree to do it -- it would most likely kill you.
I am not going to state anything as FACT on here, but I have read on the forums before from multiple people that they have or know colleagues who have transferred. From what I have read though it is very difficult, although possible.
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Like others have said, it would be tough (at best). You'd be dealing with schools that do not all have the same curriculum timeline, schools that take boards at different times, disrupting class numbers for clinic partners (at BOTH schools potentially). Not to mention, in the application process, no one is accepted at every single school in the country. How would you justify that you deserve a spot at a different school? Perhaps the school you want to transfer to would have never accepted you to begin with. I would imagine it's just a logistical nightmare trying to sort it all out.
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I only know of one person who did it - the school she transferred to had a student leave after the first year, so there was an open spot in their class. That's the only situation I've ever heard of where transfers are even considered.
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We had a student transfer into my class (he started second year with us), and he said that it really wasn't that difficult at all - I think it's all about how willing the receiving school is to work with you. This year, I think there are 2-3 students transferring in to the upcoming 2nd year class. Though, each class did lose 2-3 people for a variety of reasons - I think this is why they were more willing.
Like was said above, often the issue is if the curriculum match up, otherwise you have to take extra classes, which sometimes you simply can't fit into your schedule.
Like was said above, often the issue is if the curriculum match up, otherwise you have to take extra classes, which sometimes you simply can't fit into your schedule.
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Look at this link, then click on the link, its either in volume 1 or 2. It is alot of material, but I am sure I read somewhere what schools accepted transfers. GL.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=817935
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=817935
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Lol, you only say that because MOD3 is next week! Life sucks for us right now haha
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Lol, see you in class tomorrow!
hey alcohulk! im interested in asking you some questions about your transfer to UWO dds, am I able to send you an email? I'm interested in knowing what is considered competitive (what kind of GPA they're looking for, would letter of recommendations help, etc.) Thanks in advance!!b
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