DAT Scores to replace MCAT scores

[RaiderNation]

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Is it true that you can substitute DAT scores for MCAT scores at most pod schools?

 

[oncogene]

Yes, all of them with the exception of Scholl in Chicago. They claim they don't know how to compare it with the MCAT or GRE.

 

[ProZackMI]

Is it true that you can substitute DAT scores for MCAT scores at most pod schools?

They accept Dental Admission Test scores in lieu of MCAT scores? That's sort of...odd considering the MCAT is more appropriate, don't you think? I think the MCAT should be the first choice and then then maybe the GRE, but DAT? I've never seen a DAT, it it similar to the MCAT?

 

[Utes]

The MCAT and DAT are not very different at all. The MCAT has science plus Physics and questions are asked in somewhat of a paragraph manner, the DAT has the same sciences as the MCAT minus the Physics but they add a perceptual section and questions are asked individually, not in paragraph form. Both tests are testing your knowledge of science... so either of them will do the job.

 

[ProZackMI]

The MCAT and DAT are not very different at all. The MCAT has science plus Physics and questions are asked in somewhat of a paragraph manner, the DAT has the same sciences as the MCAT minus the Physics but they add a perceptual section and questions are asked individually, not in paragraph form. Both tests are testing your knowledge of science... so either of them will do the job.

Thanks! I always found the physics part of the MCAT to be...irrelevant to the medical sciences.

 

[krabmas]

Thanks! I always found the physics part of the MCAT to be...irrelevant to the medical sciences.

If you are going to be a podiatry surgeon physics is quite relevant to what we will be doing - have you heard of biomechanics?

 

[RaiderNation]

If you are going to be a podiatry surgeon physics is quite relevant to what we will be doing - have you heard of biomechanics?

Biomechanics is watered down physics. The amount of physics they test you on goes way beyond the scope of biomechanics.

 

[krabmas]

Biomechanics is watered down physics. The amount of physics they test you on goes way beyond the scope of biomechanics.

what pod school do you go to?

 

[efs]

Think about Physiology, which is essentially applied physics.

Quite relevant.

 

[aphistis]

The conceptual information is valuable & applicable, yes. But at risk of sounding irreverent, unless podiatrists & orthopods routinely operate with spring scales in the OR, the physics employed clinically is pretty superficial.

 

[aphistis]

Think about Physiology, which is essentially applied physics.

Quite relevant.

I'm curious, how do you consider physiology to be an extension of physics?

 

[Indomitable]

The MCAT: Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physics, Essay, Reading comprehension, The DAT: Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Quantitative Reasoning, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension.

 

[podpod]

I'm curious, how do you consider physiology to be an extension of physics?

Physiology depends on principles taught in a basic college physics course. In fact, most biology programs teach upper level physiology courses.

Here are a few examples:

1) Poiseuille's equation and the vascular system

2) Optics (ie refraction) and the eye

3) Waves and the ear

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I strongly believe the DAT is fine indicator of success in podiatry school. In fact our board exams (NBPME part 1) are a random, single question format similar to the 100q basic science section of the DAT.

 

[emericana]

Physiology depends on principles taught in a basic college physics course. In fact, most biology programs teach upper level physiology courses.

Here are a few examples:

1) Poiseuille's equation and the vascular system

2) Optics (ie refraction) and the eye

3) Waves and the ear

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I strongly believe the DAT is fine indicator of success in podiatry school. In fact our board exams (NBPME part 1) are a random, single question format similar to the 100q basic science section of the DAT.

 

[dropfoot]

The MCAT, DAT and GRE are all equally useless in estimating performance potential in professional school. Just my two cents.

 

[DancerPod]

LOL. Obviously things have changed. I doubt the people who originally asked these questions are even on here anymore.