How important is english?

[Dvdrxop]

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So I was reading Kornberg School of Dentistry requirements and noticed that applicants must demonstrate proficiency in english. I have never been proficient in english, but I can demonstrate excellence in math and sciences. Will this effect my chances of acceptance.

 

[7 Iron]

You'll need to be able to attend an interview which is conducted entirely in English. Also in the clinic you'll need to know it for your patients. I don't think a school would let someone into the class if they can't articluate well in English. But your post seems like you have English proficiency already...

 

[TheScienceGuy1]

Basically are you able to speak English ( I assume you can since you wrote this post in English language). Also some schools require 6 credits of english (i.e 1 full year or 2 half year courses in English at university level).

I am pretty sure if you went to university in US/Canada and you took 6 credits of English you should be fine.

 

[Dvdrxop]

Hah, thank you i might have misinterpreted it.

 

[lmaozedong1]

Think of it this way. Would you effectively be able to describe a complex procedure to a patient? Think about it, would you feel safe if some dentist couldn't connect w/ you and wanted to start working on you? I WOULDN'T!