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Anybody Hear from VCU?
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have you guys even received word that everything is in for vcu? i've called and they don't seem very willing to help other than tell you to check aadsas, which is still not updated for me at all for any schools..are you experiencing the same thing?
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What is their program like? I am very interested in this school. It may very well be my #1 choice. Can you elaborate on what you heard about their program?
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when was your application submitted ... if you dont mind my asking?
I'll tell you my experience... It changed a little since then because we were MAJORLY overworked 2nd semester of first year.
Year 1 : Dental anatomy and lab, operative dentistry and lab, physiology, gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, microbiology/immunology, pathology, review of lit, clinical skills (some REAL clinical experience), periodontology, occlusion... maybe a few others that I'm forgetting... A LOT OF WORK!
Year 2: VCU has this cool thing now that just started where year 2 in addition to oral pathology, orthodontics, pharmacology, cariology, removeable pros and lab, occlusion and lab, fixed pros and lab, we have rotations through all the specialities and GP (3-4 days/week), we have recall patients and we have D2 clinic where we will actually start operative procedures this semester. Some already have!
Year 3: Mostly clinic with some classes and year 4: All classes
Bottom line, VCU is one of the earliest clinical schools out there now. It is an AMAZING experience although tuition went up...its a bit expensive now.
At my institution I knew a guy who enrolled at VCU, he may have been a VA resident though. I was a freshman, and he was a senior, so it was 3 yrs ago. Anyway, I've heard the faculty/student relationship is very nice. The admissions office seems personal. I also think they are constructing a new building (VCU students correct me if I am wrong) with all new equipment.
Well, nevermind my post above, as SugarNaCl is a current student and will give the most accurate information.
Btw, SugarNaCl, thanks for the year to year info. That is awesome to hear about the clinical experience. Now, I really really want to visit VCU!! Thanks again.
Btw, SugarNaCl, thanks for the year to year info. That is awesome to hear about the clinical experience. Now, I really really want to visit VCU!! Thanks again.
DRHOYA... you are absolutely right about the student faculty relationship. I hadn't thought to mention that but I REALLY like all the faculty I have met (except for one--but may have just been a bad day. I have only had one direct contact meeting with him/her). They are VERY respectful and treat the students like professionals. They also choose very easy going people to head up a lot of the clinical courses and the general practice groups you are assigned to for your D2,3,4 yrs. It's a truly GREAT place and I LOVE IT!
VCU will get alumni $ from me 😉
