If you was down to one of these schools, which one would you go for?
Case is in my state. UNC has lower tuition and better Weather.
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Case is in my state. UNC has lower tuition and better Weather.
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Case or UNC
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UNC....duh..
To those who went for Case, could you fill me in on "why Case"?
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UNC is a better school in almost every respect, including price. If you have family or other reasons, Case could be a possibility but I can't really see that.
Savings for UNC over Case is close to $100K.
I am sure UNC will have more to offer all round.
I am sure UNC will have more to offer all round.
WoW!... almost 80% thinks UNC is better. Anyone who went to Case over UNC?
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One single reason....Case is in Cleavland....yak yak yak..
In my opinion Cleavland and Youngstown Ohio are the two worse
places in Ohio. May be there are more places like that in Ohio!
UNC all the way man......
In my opinion Cleavland and Youngstown Ohio are the two worse
places in Ohio. May be there are more places like that in Ohio!
UNC all the way man......
Well, Its not like I could be in Cleveland for the rest of my life - but going to School there is tolerable.
Right guys?🙁
Right guys?🙁
thats funny, I'm from youngstown and go to case.
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Originally posted by MarkFitzsimmons
thats funny, I'm from youngstown and go to case.
May be Cleavland is heaven compared to Youngstown, Ohio.
I also heard Youngstown is armpit of USA!
Hey, give Cleveland a break. I think that the area surrounding CWRU is very nice, although I'm not sure if that's where the dental school is located. Downtown Cleveland is a clean area and offers a few attractions at least, although not very lively past 6 PM. And the people in Ohio are unusually friendly. Still, I voted UNC because that's where I'm going.
The dental school is surrounded by little italy (for the most part) and is actually a very nice part of Cleveland.
Case is really not in that bad of a neighborhood. Case emails all of their students with security reports everytime any incident occurs. I think I received three this semester, all of them were students walking alone off campus late at night. It is a city school and safety really comes down to common sense, you just have to use your head.
Besides, do you really want your dental school to be in a very nice community, it is people from poorer communities that make the patient pool for dental schools.
Case is really not in that bad of a neighborhood. Case emails all of their students with security reports everytime any incident occurs. I think I received three this semester, all of them were students walking alone off campus late at night. It is a city school and safety really comes down to common sense, you just have to use your head.
Besides, do you really want your dental school to be in a very nice community, it is people from poorer communities that make the patient pool for dental schools.
Does that mean Case has more patient pool than UNC?
I wouldn't know.
Maybe Case has better patient pool, since the school is located in a more middle class community.
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I don't think Case necessarily has a better patient pool. Chapel Hill may be a college town, but its near Raleigh (a larger city) and the surrounding area has plenty of potential patients. The patient pool question came up a number of times during my interview at UNC, and the students and faculty assured us that there is no shortage of patients. Problems come in with scheduling between students to complete their requirements (just like at any other school), but as long as you communicate with your fellow students and don't leave things to the last minute there is nothing to worry about.
I'd agree that getting patients at UNC is likely no more of a problem than at any other dental school. The Triangle - Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill - includes several million in population and is socioeconomically heterogeneous. UNC is the only dental school in North Carolina and presumably, its patient base also benefits by the clinical reputation of UNC medical centers as among the foremost in the country.
Which school has better Simulation labs? and allow students to get their own unit?
If I recall correctly, Case's sim lab is the largest in the country. I know it contains both Kavo and Dentsim units. When I interviewed there last year, they showed me the sim labs and I was extremely impressed.
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Case might have the largest sim lab, but that doesn't necessarily mean its better, just that its larger. I believe both schools grant each student its own unit, but I'm not positive. UNC has a max enrollment of 81 students, and i think case is larger (and thus a bigger sim lab), but bigger doesnt always mean better (although girls might disagree). I believe both are top notch.
Case limits enrollment at 70.
About the Cities those schools are located, Which one is cheaper and fun to be?
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I'm probably a bit biased because I completed my undergrad at UNC and am now a 2nd year dental student in Chapel Hill as well. I am not originally from NC though, I grew up in the northeast. Patient pool is not a problem, it is very hard for patients to get into our system, and if they don't hold their end of the bargain they are booted because there is a long list of eager people waiting for treatment. Chapel Hill is a beautiful town, the weather is nice, people are great, girls are unbelievable, etc.
If anyone has any specific questions about UNC feel free to PM me. The only thing I ask is not for general questions like "tell me about UNC". Unfortunately, I don't have that much time to write a response to such a general question.
If anyone has any specific questions about UNC feel free to PM me. The only thing I ask is not for general questions like "tell me about UNC". Unfortunately, I don't have that much time to write a response to such a general question.
Did anyone start looking for apartments around UNC area? If so, what is the rental range per month?
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Multiple bedroom apartments are the way to go if you can find roomates. I would say the average rent price in Chapel Hill for a 3+ BR apt is about 400 per person. 1 bedrooms probably are in the range of 600ish. Housing can be competitive in the area since there are so many students, but there is a lot of it. IT just takes some patience when searching. I live in a 4br apt about .5 mile from the dental school and pay a little above 400, so that is the norm.
Those are fair prices.
How difficult is it to specialise after the Dental Program at UNC?
How difficult is it to specialise after the Dental Program at UNC?
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Mo007, UNC's ortho dept is quite possibly the most selective and one of the tops departments in the nation. NINE full time faculty - that's almost unheard of these days - and Dr. Proffit is one of them, the guy who wrote the textbook used for ortho everywhere. And it used to appear they usually like graduates from their school (seems like they removed off the website where all the residents attended dental school,I know it used to say it this summer - hmmmmm). So if ortho suits you, I'd be buddies with some of the people over there. Their OMS dept is good too from what I've heard & same thing for them - they like UNC people.
I don't know anything about the other departments, they're probably fine. But to specialize out of UNC is the same story as anywhere else - do your best, stay in the top for endo/ortho/OMS, ace your boards, do some research, show some interest and apply.
I don't know anything about the other departments, they're probably fine. But to specialize out of UNC is the same story as anywhere else - do your best, stay in the top for endo/ortho/OMS, ace your boards, do some research, show some interest and apply.
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Griffin is correct about our specialty programs. UNC is a State University, so it's primary goal is to serve the people of North Carolina. As a result, it is very hard to get into Dental School out of state, and the specialty programs highly favor students who attended UNC for dds.
As far as Dr. Proffit, I recently got into a dental disagreement with a girl who is a dentist in the town I grew up in (she is like family so no big deal). I stated my thoughts, and finished it by saying well at least that's what Dr. Proffit taught us. She instantly started listening a bit more carefully. I knew Dr. Proffit was the man in Ortho but I didn't realize how much. I think just about everyone uses his stuff. Can you imagine!?
As far as Dr. Proffit, I recently got into a dental disagreement with a girl who is a dentist in the town I grew up in (she is like family so no big deal). I stated my thoughts, and finished it by saying well at least that's what Dr. Proffit taught us. She instantly started listening a bit more carefully. I knew Dr. Proffit was the man in Ortho but I didn't realize how much. I think just about everyone uses his stuff. Can you imagine!?
Wow. Thanks for the input guys, really appreciate it.
To current UNC students:
How do you like the school so far, anything you regret?
How do you like the school so far, anything you regret?
I regret being too closely associated with DcS...
How 'bout 'em! Was the view from sec 534, row "nosebleed" as good as the view from sec 520, row "need oxygen"?
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I am not even pre-dent but in med school and i say UNC all the way, no doubt about it, UNC is better in every aspect you can think of.
PS
My gf is also from NC, so i am biased to NC just a tiny bit!
PS
My gf is also from NC, so i am biased to NC just a tiny bit!
A few quick ones for our current UNC students:
(1) Do you attend UNC Basketball games? Do dental students receive the priority bracelets I've seen? Is it possible to find tickets this late? I'm new in town and seeking - any tips?
(2) How do you commute to school - do dental students get parking privileges or will it be CH transit for four more years?
(3) Besides university-owned residences, what housing is available near campus? Anything within walking distance? How would you recommend finding something in this area and when is a reasonable time to begin searching rentals?
(4) Roommate or not? Any opinion on this?
Thanks all. I greatly appreciate your responses on this thread. Your insight will be extremely valuable to many a prospective/ incoming Tarheel. Best of luck in the new semester. Peace.
Sam Spade
(1) Do you attend UNC Basketball games? Do dental students receive the priority bracelets I've seen? Is it possible to find tickets this late? I'm new in town and seeking - any tips?
(2) How do you commute to school - do dental students get parking privileges or will it be CH transit for four more years?
(3) Besides university-owned residences, what housing is available near campus? Anything within walking distance? How would you recommend finding something in this area and when is a reasonable time to begin searching rentals?
(4) Roommate or not? Any opinion on this?
Thanks all. I greatly appreciate your responses on this thread. Your insight will be extremely valuable to many a prospective/ incoming Tarheel. Best of luck in the new semester. Peace.
Sam Spade
Good questions Sam. I'll try to answer them, but hopefully the always eloquent DcS will provide some additional insight.
1) Yes, dental students go to basketball games, as most everyone in Chapel Hill is a hoops junkie. All students - undergrad, grad, and professional - get tickets in the same way. The week of a ticket distribution, everyone who wants tickets has to pick up a numbered bracelet at the football stadium. That Friday, a number is drawn to determine the starting point in the line. The next morning, everyone with a bracelet has to be in line at the Smith Center by 7:00, and the distribution commences. They give out about 6,000 student tickets. DcS can elaborate further. I'm not sure if there are any distributions left for this season.
2) Grad/Professional students do have a higher percentage of parking passes alloted to them, but you have to live at least 2 miles from campus to be eligible for a pass, and even then you enter a lottery. Parking is very scarce in CH and UNC. My personal theorie is that the socialist tree huggers who run the town are trying to completely eliminate cars, but that's probably a little bit off base. Chapel Hill has a very efficient bus system. My advice: Live close enough to bike/walk, get a place on one of the many buslines, or live a few miles out and hope for a parking pass.
3) There are plenty of places available for rent within an easy walk/bike to the dental school, but you'll soon discover that real estate and rent is way overpriced in CH compared to most "college towns." We live in a 4 bed/2 bath apartment 2/3 of a mile from the school and pay $1625/month. I would suggest looking for a roommate and place now, as many of the undergrads are going to start looking for places soon.
4) Unless you're an introvert, it's kind of nice to have a roommate. They provide a nice outlet after a stressful day at school, and there are plenty of places to study if your apartment is too distracting. I lived with two undergrad friends last year, and now I live with three classmates, and both situations have been fine.
Hope this helps.
1) Yes, dental students go to basketball games, as most everyone in Chapel Hill is a hoops junkie. All students - undergrad, grad, and professional - get tickets in the same way. The week of a ticket distribution, everyone who wants tickets has to pick up a numbered bracelet at the football stadium. That Friday, a number is drawn to determine the starting point in the line. The next morning, everyone with a bracelet has to be in line at the Smith Center by 7:00, and the distribution commences. They give out about 6,000 student tickets. DcS can elaborate further. I'm not sure if there are any distributions left for this season.
2) Grad/Professional students do have a higher percentage of parking passes alloted to them, but you have to live at least 2 miles from campus to be eligible for a pass, and even then you enter a lottery. Parking is very scarce in CH and UNC. My personal theorie is that the socialist tree huggers who run the town are trying to completely eliminate cars, but that's probably a little bit off base. Chapel Hill has a very efficient bus system. My advice: Live close enough to bike/walk, get a place on one of the many buslines, or live a few miles out and hope for a parking pass.
3) There are plenty of places available for rent within an easy walk/bike to the dental school, but you'll soon discover that real estate and rent is way overpriced in CH compared to most "college towns." We live in a 4 bed/2 bath apartment 2/3 of a mile from the school and pay $1625/month. I would suggest looking for a roommate and place now, as many of the undergrads are going to start looking for places soon.
4) Unless you're an introvert, it's kind of nice to have a roommate. They provide a nice outlet after a stressful day at school, and there are plenty of places to study if your apartment is too distracting. I lived with two undergrad friends last year, and now I live with three classmates, and both situations have been fine.
Hope this helps.
$1625 for 4 bedroom? wow!
I live in Boston area now, 4 bedroom 2 bath 3rd floor apartment for $2400. Talk about living expenses!!!
I guess going to BU or NYU needs a lot of thought!
I live in Boston area now, 4 bedroom 2 bath 3rd floor apartment for $2400. Talk about living expenses!!!
I guess going to BU or NYU needs a lot of thought!
My sentiments exactly. I'm from New York, so from my perspective, rents in Chapel Hill are pretty inexpensive. I'm now living about 3 miles from campus and paying $700/month for a 1 BR (all utilities, phone and cable included) because I didn't realize that I could be doing much better.
I really appreciate your response UNCguy. If you have a moment, could you please specify the areas near campus or downtown Chapel Hill/ Carrboro where students are able to find accommodations? Also, how were you able to find and secure your current residence and did you know your roommates
before moving in with them first year? In college I rented a house with three to four friends - saved on living expenses and always had a good time. I wouldn't mind living that way in CH, but the problem is that I don't know anyone anywhere near North Carolina and I'm hesitant to sign a lease with roommates that I barely know, and am equally reluctant to live with another dental student that I'll likely be seeing more than enough of during the schoolday. Any thoughts?
Again, thanks a lot for taking the time to answer our questions. We know that you are very busy with schoolwork now. Good luck in the new semester!
Sam Spade
I really appreciate your response UNCguy. If you have a moment, could you please specify the areas near campus or downtown Chapel Hill/ Carrboro where students are able to find accommodations? Also, how were you able to find and secure your current residence and did you know your roommates
before moving in with them first year? In college I rented a house with three to four friends - saved on living expenses and always had a good time. I wouldn't mind living that way in CH, but the problem is that I don't know anyone anywhere near North Carolina and I'm hesitant to sign a lease with roommates that I barely know, and am equally reluctant to live with another dental student that I'll likely be seeing more than enough of during the schoolday. Any thoughts?
Again, thanks a lot for taking the time to answer our questions. We know that you are very busy with schoolwork now. Good luck in the new semester!
Sam Spade
Has anyone taken UNC's 9 week summer MED program?
The program is for College Seniors who want to apply to Dental Schools.
The program is for College Seniors who want to apply to Dental Schools.
