Midwestern - Post Interview

[Oracle DMD]

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Thanks for your time and effort Oracle. Very useful information. It makes my decision tougher though, haha. Everytime I try to lean Tufts, I hear great things about MWU and I'm back at square one.


I guess I still have a lot more research to do and arguments to solve.

For one, I graduated undergrad 3 years ago, and now I'm finding out that MWU wants 6 credits of English Composition. The only EC course my school offered was 4 credits, but I've taken plenty of other writing-intensive courses (including english, sociology, and psychology). I'm going to try and call admissions on Monday and see what they say. I think it would be a bit ridiculous if they made me go and spend $1000 more just to get two credits based solely on a course name technicality.

Other than that, I want to make sure that I can get on-campus housing. It'll be no problem at Tufts because they send out housing contracts to everyone at the same time. MWU still has some more studio spots, but the longer I wait, the less of a chance I have.

they make concessions all the time when pre-reqs are close enough. i'm sure it's fine. i'd advise against campus housing here though. there are many places to live that are way affordable and way nicer. right across from campus there are 2 complexes that are excellent not to mention the neighborhoods where you can get 3 bdrm houses for around 1000 or 2 bdrm condos for 800 w/ ridiculous amenities like beach entrance pools and whatnot. haha tufts is a great school, and you've got a real decision to make. good luck!

 

[Crew07]

Why would you turn down USC and ASDOH? Is someone waiting on a spot at Midwestern (Interviewed in Sept 9).

Sorry but withdrew post interview. Not my type of school. I would have gone to ASDOH, much better faculty and Dean. Most people were sold on MWU because it was the only school they got into, Jeremy ( I mean Oracle DMD) and John( the 111th student) can testify to this. Arizona already has enough dentist and having two schools makes it even more saturated.

 

[DrReo]

Sorry but withdrew post interview. Not my type of school. I would have gone to ASDOH, much better faculty and Dean. Most people were sold on MWU because it was the only school they got into, Jeremy ( I mean Oracle DMD) and John( the 111th student) can testify to this. Arizona already has enough dentist and having two schools makes it even more saturated.

This is interesting. So, southern California isn't saturated with dentists?

 

[Oracle DMD]

Sorry but withdrew post interview. Not my type of school. I would have gone to ASDOH, much better faculty and Dean. Most people were sold on MWU because it was the only school they got into, Jeremy ( I mean Oracle DMD) and John( the 111th student) can testify to this. Arizona already has enough dentist and having two schools makes it even more saturated.

my name isn't jeremy. It's Jason

why do you think ASDOH has better faculty? Many of them quit a year ago!

AZ has 2 dental schools an hour apart...saturated? not at all. very underserved, and you can practice anywhere in the west after you take the WREB so it doesn't really matter anyway!

I only got in here...true...but everyone loves it here and I'm having a great time. I'm proud of this school.

Jon was the last student accepted...true. but he's also an A student w/ ridiculous hand skillz. He got in...doesn't matter in what order.

We have one of the greatest deans in the country! he knows us all by name, how we did on the last 3 tests, our family, and he's at work at 6:30am suit and tie everyday. he's gettin it done. he reads EVERY personal statement of every single applicant to MWU. besides being world reknown for his 15 year research on sealents, having a patent on porcelin etch, and being an olympic class sprinter, he's a great guy. a first class human being.

If you'd rather go somewhere else, cool. MWU definately isn't for you, and I'm glad you "withdrew". You're the kinda guy who's talking about your DAT score all year in D1! hahaha once you get in to dschool nobody cares. it's what you do while you're there that matters.

i'm lucky to be here, and i'm fortunate to get in on the ground floor of a school bound for greatness. givin the opportunity to transfer to ANY OTHER program in the nation, I'd ride this Midwestern thing out, and I know my fellow students here would too.

-and the only reason you know my story is because I posted it all on SDN. I don't hide behind avatars and anonymity. anyone who wants to know about me can search my posts and find out. after serving my 4 years in the Marine Corps infantry, it's gonna take a little more to rattle my cage than a cyber punk.

 

[DDS19841984]

"world reknown for his 15 year research on sealents, having a patent on porcelin etch, and being an olympic class sprinter..."

How am I supposed to impress a guy like that?!?!!

 

[Oracle DMD]

"world reknown for his 15 year research on sealents, having a patent on porcelin etch, and being an olympic class sprinter..."

How am I supposed to impress a guy like that?!?!!

be yourself, be honest, be sincere, be real. real people respect real people.

 

[Crew07]

be yourself, be honest, be sincere, be real. real people respect real people.

I am not trying to be a cyber punk but I think it is funny how you are ALWAYS posting on here as if you have the "formula" to getting into MWU. Dental school is great and it is amazing that you got into it, I have not read your other post but I know some of your classmates who have informed me. I know many people appreciate what you post on here and it does help them alot, but it can be counterproductive as well. Everyone emailing the Dean and calling admission becuase they are informed that that is the way into school makes things more complicated, I know this stuff has worked in the past and will work in the future but it can become more dfficult to set yourself apart if your NOT calling and emailing. You make it seem like it is something you have to do to get in and not just an option. As far as my DAT score... not that good at all(19) and I bombed Gen Chem(15) so I will never talk about it in school. Either way you are a step ahead of me by having a year done while I sit and wait for my turn. Dr. Simenson is pretty rad I do agree with you on that.

 

[Crew07]

This is interesting. So, southern California isn't saturated with dentists?

It is supersaturated with dentist... but I want to practice in AZ. Having a second school pumps out more dentist into an already saturated market. There are many areas of AZ that are undeserved but I don't want to have a practice there on the reservation.

 

[Oracle DMD]

I am not trying to be a cyber punk but I think it is funny how you are ALWAYS posting on here as if you have the "formula" to getting into MWU. Dental school is great and it is amazing that you got into it, I have not read your other post but I know some of your classmates who have informed me. I know many people appreciate what you post on here and it does help them alot, but it can be counterproductive as well. Everyone emailing the Dean and calling admission becuase they are informed that that is the way into school makes things more complicated, I know this stuff has worked in the past and will work in the future but it can become more dfficult to set yourself apart if your NOT calling and emailing. You make it seem like it is something you have to do to get in and not just an option. As far as my DAT score... not that good at all(19) and I bombed Gen Chem(15) so I will never talk about it in school. Either way you are a step ahead of me by having a year done while I sit and wait for my turn. Dr. Simenson is pretty rad I do agree with you on that.

i tell people what can possibly make a difference in getting in vs not. i know this because i ask, a lot, and regularly. people have hopes and dreams riding on the the line, and i'm giving them a heads up is all. what to do after an interview shouldn't be secret.

you disagree w/ me but in the same post say it has worked and will work....then why shouldn't people know? im an inclusive guy, here only to help out people who need/ want help.

great, you know some of my classmates. that doesn't make it acceptable to smash on a MWU thread. there is nothing counterproductive about finding out what makes a difference and sharing that info. getting into school can be complicated, people are already making moves, calling, emailing, visiting and such, i think people should be aware that it can help. that is one of the reasons why these forums exist!

if you want to practice in the west, it doesn't matter where the school you graduate from is located. satuation? from the sound of my classmates, maybe 10% will stay in AZ. this is a private school w/ students from around the country and the world.

be careful who you call out on these forums; and you did call me and jon out and i don't appreciate it. i don't say anything on these threads that i wouldn't say to people's face, and i garuntee you wouldn't call me and my friend out like that to my face. bad form.

i respect your right to have other opinions about MWU, and schools around the country, and i appreciate other inputs from friends and collegues on SDN. however, i encourage you to temper your opinion with respect while posting on the these threads.

 

[haisha ni narou]

Sorry but withdrew post interview. Not my type of school. I would have gone to ASDOH, much better faculty and Dean. Most people were sold on MWU because it was the only school they got into, Jeremy ( I mean Oracle DMD) and John( the 111th student) can testify to this. Arizona already has enough dentist and having two schools makes it even more saturated.

Since we are playing the name game I'll jump in too. Wyatt, Why you being like that? You spelled my name wrong. It's Jon, not John, but that's ok, lots of people spell it like that. Please don't ever testify on my behalf again. While some parts of the metropolitian areas have many dentists, Arizona is still underserved as a whole, as you pointed out later. Good detective work on clicking on my link to my blog to find out my name. I have a cookie sitting on my counter from last week, if you come over, I'll give it to you. We don't live too far from eachother. Or maybe I even told you my story when we spoke up in the sim clinic at your interview as I frequently mingle with the applicants to get to know them. I'm not trying to hide. I am not ashamed of being the 111th student, it's better than the stress of applying multiple times as you know.

Just like many students at the respective schools across the country, they are attending the only school they got into, there's no shame in that. I come across many students at MWU who have gotten into multiple schools some even got into as many as 5 or 6 different schools and they chose MWU. If you felt MWU was not a good match for you, great, that is what the interview experience is all about. But please don't try to put down Oracle and myself for trying to help out applicants interested in MWU. We are excited about our experience here and just want to share a good thing with others.

 

[Dentgirl09]

Although its a new school, they seem to have a good grip on everything they are doing. THe only issue I see with that is you have NO IDEA what their clnic is gonna be like. But I'm sure it will be fine. There is always a comfort in going to an established school, though. It's different than undergrad--because it seems there is so much more that goes into it. You are going out as a health professional. But MWU won't mess it up( I hope). I think the school seems great. Tufts sounds great, too though. You should really make an entire pro/con list and weigh it from most important to least important... see where it gets you. There is some risk in going to a new school... it would be different if they had any classes who had taken teh boards.... at least once in teh clinic, etc... but again, they seem like they know what they are doing!!!
Gluck!

That's a good point and I've been thinking about it, but then again, every school started somewhere. I went to an undergraduate institution that was building and developing the whole time I was there, and I got a lot out of the experience. I'm actually really glad I attended there rather than some of the prestigious schools I interviewed at.

As far as the housing issue is concerned, I'd rather stay on campus for financial reasons. I heard that AZCOM has their own loan program (as does Tufts). Does anyone know if the dental school has the same type of setup? It would be great to have that in addition the grants and federal and private loans.

On a different note, I'm still trying to figure out exactly what the clinical labwork situation is at Tufts. If anyone could shed some light on that, it would be appreciated. Oracle has told me that it'll be sent out minus the stuff students do themselves with CAD/CAM, and that to me is a huge plus for Midwestern.

 

[kdizzle]

why is there s much negativity on this thread. I think Crew has some valid points that need to be considered. The school is new and no one knows how the clinic will be. On paper everything looks good but it is just paper. However Crew- you say that you are going to Western and that is even newer? Kind of confusing. However saying that MWU is a school that has only people that only got accepted there could be true because other d-students would not want to take a risk therefor opening up more spots. That is why there Alternate list moved so much last year, right? Either way we are all in this thing called dentistry together. Whether your the first accepted or the last your in!

 

[DrReo]

Go to Tufts.... they have an established program. Midwestern has no clinical experience and who knows how the first couple years will be. I am not against new schools, I might be going to WesternU, but I know that tufts has a proven track record. Stick with something that is working.

Dean S. has done it once, and he'll do it again.

 

[Dentgirl09]

Haha. Yea difficult choice. I think in the end its smarter to go with the proven school....... but......... it's hard to say. In the end, I would say if Tufts clinical is good, go there. if its lacking, then what could the difference may not be great enough fo ryou to not want to go to MWU. I don't know much about Tufts, but i think clinic i sa MAJOR part of the decision process.... and if theirs is proven, thats the right choice. I don't know... thats the best thing I could come up with it. B/c the education is probably similar.... they know what they are doing with boards and will prep the students... (hopefully). If hte systems based works, then they will be set....its just the clnic and # of patients thats the concern. People say it won't be aproblem, but thats just publicity for hte school. It could be great, it could be OK, it could be bad. you will never know til you SEEE it!

But its arizona!.... but its boston!... i see your dilemma!

Tell me about it. I did the pro/con list and it actually made things worse, haha. I definitely hear you on the board and clinic arguments; if it wasn't for the fact that I'd be in the second class and the clinic isn't built yet, I don't think I'd sitting on the fence like this. I often wonder how the systems-based curriculum will prepare students for part 1, but it sounds like a great way to learn the material.

Needless to say I'll be thinking about it all week.

Thanks for the post dentgirl.

 

[shoombol tallah]

I don't understand all the negativity about MWU. It's an amazing school with amazing faculty. Dean Simonsen is absolutely awesome and I have no doubt he gonna make that school into a pretty damn good one once its up and running for a few years. As a native arizonan I'm really proud to say that we have a couple of the nicest Dental schools in the country. Only wish ASDOH was a little less public health and a little more traditional. Sometimes I still regret turning down Midwestern, and the biggest reason is I have been living in Phoenix all my life and can't wait for a change of scenery. Also the only two other negatives I can see about MWU is not knowing how the clinic and board scores are gonna turn out. But thats not the schools fault and I'm sure they'll do great in both regards. Arizona is a great state to live in and if I was an out of state applicant both AZ schools would be in my top 5.

 

[PreDent08]

austinsanity...if i were in ur shoes i would probably choose tufts as it has already been established.

not to put mwu down or anything as I will most likely be going there. Everything at mwu is great...great facilities, lab, and i know the clinics will be great also cuz it's new. but my only concern is the patient pool. i'm kinda scared cuz knowing glendale is a rich retired community, why would ppl choose to come to mwu and have their teeth worked on by students(with the possibility of messing up) instead of just going to the professionals? i don't know...this is just my thought and opinion. maybe oracle can answer this??

and although the weather shouldn't be a big factor in ur decision, coming from socal...i'm not looking forward to 130 degrees weather =/

 

[shoombol tallah]

austinsanity...if i were in ur shoes i would probably choose tufts as it has already been established.

not to put mwu down or anything as I will most likely be going there. Everything at mwu is great...great facilities, lab, and i know the clinics will be great also cuz it's new. but my only concern is the patient pool. i'm kinda scared cuz knowing glendale is a rich retired community, why would ppl choose to come to mwu and have their teeth worked on by students(with the possibility of messing up) instead of just going to the professionals? i don't know...this is just my thought and opinion. maybe oracle can answer this??

and although the weather shouldn't be a big factor in ur decision, coming from socal...i'm not looking forward to 130 degrees weather =/

LOL 130 degrees? hahah it doesnt get that hot buddy 115 yes but thats usually the max. BTW glendale is not a rich retirement community it is one of the larger low income communities in the valley so patients will be plenty. That's why ASDOH has built a satellite clinic in glendale too. If you want rich communities then your thinking about paradise valley, north scottsdale, south Tempe, and ahwatukee foothills area.

 

[Dentgirl09]

To correct yoru view... im prety sure AZ has class over the summer. I rem looking at the ciricclum and they have class.

Someone confirm?? But either way, I think weather shouldn't be a HUGE factor in deciding. You want to pick the school you KNOW you will get the best education at (from whatever option you have, at least).

you have to remember, that a school is never goin tot tell you... we dont get enough patients... or we won't get enough patients. so take what you hear with a grain of salt. What they say is not always what you get.


GOod luck buddy!

I'm from upstate NY (about as temperate a climate as you can get), but the weather in AZ doesn't concern me too much. It isn't like FL where the humidity gets so high that your clothes stick to you like wallpaper on a 90 degree day. I have relatives in both states and I prefer AZ because the nights are amazing and the summer days are tolerable as long as you protect yourself from the sun. The winter weather is fantastic, and seeing as how Midwestern students get full summers off (as far as I know...if I'm wrong, someone please correct me), they don't have to deal with the summers unless they stay there.

From what our interview group was told, patients won't be an issue.

If that was my only concern, it wouldn't be as hard of a decision. I'm thinking in terms of curriculum, faculty, clinical strength, technology, lab work, boards, living conditions, quality of life, and geographics. That being said, I'm having a hard time because the positives and negatives are evenly distributed between the two schools.

The one consolation I have is that when I do choose, I'll make one person really happy. I was joking yesterday that if I knew who the two on either side were, I could play Rod Blagojevich and auction off the spot and have my decision made for me.

 

[Oracle DMD]

austinsanity...if i were in ur shoes i would probably choose tufts as it has already been established.

not to put mwu down or anything as I will most likely be going there. Everything at mwu is great...great facilities, lab, and i know the clinics will be great also cuz it's new. but my only concern is the patient pool. i'm kinda scared cuz knowing glendale is a rich retired community, why would ppl choose to come to mwu and have their teeth worked on by students(with the possibility of messing up) instead of just going to the professionals? i don't know...this is just my thought and opinion. maybe oracle can answer this??

and although the weather shouldn't be a big factor in ur decision, coming from socal...i'm not looking forward to 130 degrees weather =/

the school is in arrowhead ranch, a well of community, but glendale itself is relatively low income. phx has many dentists but everywhere north of us is completely underserved. from what i understand, patients won't be a problem but i understand some skepicism. UOP is in a great part of SF ...no problem w/ patients, UCLA is in beverly hills....no problem w/ patients, it's not the establishment of the program that brings patients, it's the low cost care that is provided. when people can't afford dental care, they seek it out.

 

[PreDent08]

i remember that we only get summer break the summer between 1st and 2nd yr. although it's not a "real" break as mwu wants us to study and take the part 1 exam. then we have summer school the rest of the summer i think.

 

[ldm0208]

You're right; according to the catalog on the site, the third and fourth year students will be there for summer quarters. Apparently, though, the first and second year students only have fall, winter, and spring quarters.

May 25th to August 28th is the summer quarter break for first year dental students according to the academic schedule they gave us at the interview. Obviously that changes later in the program.

Weather isn't a huge consideration for me. I don't mind the cold in the northeast or the heat in the southwest. It's all the other stuff I have to figure out. Thanks again to those who've offered some comments!

Hey austinsanity!
I don't know if you've done this. If I were you I would ask the same questions on the Official Tufts Acceptance/Waitlisted post. You could hear somthing very different from you've heard on here. GL on your decision!

 

[knife]

Man, this sure is an intense thread hah 😉

But, I do have a few things to say:

(1) For everyone worrying about when you'll get a callback, don't worry. I had the same concern when I interviewed at MWU. As a matter of fact, all 15 interviewees shared this concern. We asked students, faculty, and the admissions office staff and we heard more or less the same thing. It really depends on the candidate. We heard that some students found out months after their interviews, while some heard the same day. I know that might not seem like much immediate help, but I'd honestly just take Jason/Jon's advice when they tell you what to do about calling/emailing/corresponding etc.

(2) Dean Simonsen was incredibly friendly. Aside from the fact that he knew many of us (simply from reading our essays, DAT scores, and extracurricular activities), he was genuinely willing to spend time with any candidate if they had any questions. To put it in simple terms... Dean Simonsen = stud. End of story.

(3) As far as the students at MWU.. They were quite possibly the most welcoming "community" of students I'd ever met. I use the word "community" purposefully in that they really were a group of classy students that had an inherent connection amongst one another--one that you could just tell wasn't being faked for the interviewees.

(4) Finally, I agree w/ Oracle & co. -- let's leave the personal bashing at home. Although the cyber curtain might seem convenient, it's probably best to check our differences at the door. After all, we're all trying to get in to schools that we're paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to. So, if you should be yelling at anyone--it should be while you're on the phone arguing about your student loan interest rates.

Bottom line: Great school with a friendly faculty/student body that will know you by your name, and not your DAT score.

 

[knife]

I forgot to add that OracleDMD is the reason I was able to be so comfortable for my whole interview day. He offered helpful pointers. He was comfortable around us (which made us comfortable around everyone there). Most importantly, you could really tell that he was happy with his choice for d-school.

All the interviewees left that campus impressed. Well done, Oracle.

 

[ldm0208]

I forgot to add that OracleDMD is the reason I was able to be so comfortable for my whole interview day. He offered helpful pointers. He was comfortable around us (which made us comfortable around everyone there). Most importantly, you could really tell that he was happy with his choice for d-school.

All the interviewees left that campus impressed. Well done, Oracle.

your RC score just wowed me. what are you, an international monster? 👍

if you don't mind, would you share your reading method/strategy? you can pm if you want..

 

[tiffster011]

Hey Oracle, I just interviewed yesterday with Dr. Polk. He mentioned at the end that I should be very happy about my interview. Obviously, that's a good thing, but have you or your classmates heard that before and do you think that is grounds to assume the best?? lol...(just say yes...jk) 🙂 I sure hope so...I thought the interview went VERY well.

Dr Polk said that in my interview too, "You should be very happy with your interview". however I am still wait listed. I interviewed prior to Dec 1 as well. I wonder how often they say that... I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens

 

[knife]

Dr Polk said that in my interview too, "You should be very happy with your interview". however I am still wait listed. I interviewed prior to Dec 1 as well. I wonder how often they say that... I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens

Although it might seem discouraging to hear that others are hearing the same compliments, I wouldn't take it as a bad thing. I was told more or less the same thing (by a different interviewer), and I heard back the same day. I interviewed Feb. 11--we gotta keep in mind though that every candidate has a different set of credentials. Whereas some hopefuls might excel academically/scholastically, others might have loaded resumes, great LoRs, etc... Whatever it is, the point is that what you highlight during your interview performance might just be that particular something that the interviewer is looking for.

Hope that helps.

 

[knife]

For those getting accepted into MWU after AADSAS's closing, are you seeing your status change?

 

[ADDMD]

Quote:

"Although it might seem discouraging to hear that others are hearing the same compliments, I wouldn't take it as a bad thing. I was told more or less the same thing (by a different interviewer), and I heard back the same day. I interviewed Feb. 11--we gotta keep in mind though that every candidate has a different set of credentials. Whereas some hopefuls might excel academically/scholastically, others might have loaded resumes, great LoRs, etc... Whatever it is, the point is that what you highlight during your interview performance might just be that particular something that the interviewer is looking for.

Hope that helps."

Hey Knife🙂 I also interviewed there on Feb. 11th and was wondering if you heard back that you were accepted that day? I still haven't heard anything and was just wondering?

Thanks!

 

[knife]

Hi ADDMD! Yeah, I heard back that afternoon 🙂

 

[DentalStar007]

Wow, it was quite the conversation here this weekend!

I forgot to add that OracleDMD is the reason I was able to be so comfortable for my whole interview day. He offered helpful pointers. He was comfortable around us (which made us comfortable around everyone there). Most importantly, you could really tell that he was happy with his choice for d-school.

All the interviewees left that campus impressed. Well done, Oracle.

Yes, Oracle is awesome!

 

[AZDent]

I received an acceptance call from Dr. Zais on Wednesday (Feb. 11th). I interviewed on the 4th.


I hope this doesn't sound too insensitive, but I'm having a hard time choosing where to go. I joined this site to gather more information, so hopefully I'll be able to find something that will help sway my decision one way or the other.

Hey AustinSanity, I also interviewed on the 4th and am still an alternate (the only one from Phoenix, remember? lol). Congrats on the two offers! I'm sure whatever you decide will work out to your best interest, especially since you're thoroughly weighing the pros/cons and what is most important to YOU, and no one else. Best of Luck!

 

[Oracle DMD]

i have 3 good buddies and about 10 sdn'ers i'd like to see get in sooooo, enjoy boston and don't forget to officially decline the offer! haha but for real, congrats and enjoy.

 

[swellguy]

Can I be one of the SDNers?

 

[PWNISHER]

Hey oracle, do you get any input with the adcoms? While I was driving back tonight I thought, "Man oracle will pick the cute red head today over me so he can have more eye candy out there in AZ!"

 

[Oracle DMD]

Hey oracle, do you get any input with the adcoms? While I was driving back tonight I thought, "Man oracle will pick the cute red head today over me so he can have more eye candy out there in AZ!"

haha i didn't even speak to her but i know she is the best friend of a MWU student. i've been married long enough not to be too impressed with cute haha.

 

[AZDent]

they're taking 110. you are grouped by the interest that they have in you with a compilation of scores for stats, experience, personal statement, and interview. the details on how they score and on what scale is information they don't want to divulge. i was told that the interview is up to 1/3rd of your total score. weird/ arrogant pre-dents need not apply. haha you can (as in it's possible, not garunteed) move up in "the standings...if you will" with interesting updates, visits, calls, etc. hope this helps guys!

Hey Oracle - back to this post. Is there really anything we can do at this point to "move up in the rankings?" I've already graduated so there are no updates from me. I live in-state, but would a visit really help me out? Should I "casually" stop by (b/c I'm in the neighborhood and all..lol) and ask to check if any progress has been made on my file? As time passes, the doubt settles....

 

[xhamburgersamx]

Shouldnt you MWU people be studying for part 1 instead of defending MWU on these boards. You MWU students are too easily brain washed by Dean STUD, who may have a good track record but is unproven. Arent you guys taking classes with the DO students currently? Sure your pre-clinical lab is nice and modern but is it in the MWU dental building? Where's the clinic? How is MWU going to get enough patients for 111 students. What are MWU's clinici requirements? Shouldnt 2nd year dental students be working patients already? Is your clinic even built?

 

[Oracle DMD]

Shouldnt you MWU people be studying for part 1 instead of defending MWU on these boards. You MWU students are too easily brain washed by Dean STUD, who may have a good track record but is unproven. Arent you guys taking classes with the DO students currently? Sure your pre-clinical lab is nice and modern but is it in the MWU dental building? Where's the clinic? How is MWU going to get enough patients for 111 students. What are MWU's clinici requirements? Shouldnt 2nd year dental students be working patients already? Is your clinic even built?

another tough talker i see. we are not taking classes w/ DO students, we have our own cirriculum. yes our simlab is in the dental building. the clinic is being built right now 1000ft from Glendale Hall our "dental building". there is such a need for patients in the area that ASDOH has a satalite clinic down the street. patients aren't a problem. (i'll save you the time of another post..."you don't know that!" and i'll say "we'll have to see then" and i'm sure you'd say something witty; so lets skip this part) we see patients at the end of our 2nd year in may. we're not scared of the boards. we are confident in a 100% pass rate on the boards this summer.
i can spend all day on this forum and not be scared of the boards. why? because our systems based learning and part 1 boards curriculum lead to a high quality of life and lots of free time so i can respond to curious predents named hamburger.

 

[Oracle DMD]

new update....79 deposits in.... it's starting to look good for you waitlisters! no more interviews until march. 4 dates left, about 50 or so students.

 

[AZDent]

Shouldnt you MWU people be studying for part 1 instead of defending MWU on these boards. You MWU students are too easily brain washed by Dean STUD, who may have a good track record but is unproven. Arent you guys taking classes with the DO students currently? Sure your pre-clinical lab is nice and modern but is it in the MWU dental building? Where's the clinic? How is MWU going to get enough patients for 111 students. What are MWU's clinici requirements? Shouldnt 2nd year dental students be working patients already? Is your clinic even built?

Dude, seriously?? Are you bored or something?

 

[ucla2134]

the waiting is killing me! No i am serious, it is killing me. I cannot eat, sleep, or working out. I daydreaming about Midwestern and one cute guy that i have a crush on when i visit there 😳.
It is reach to a point that it is so pathetic. My best friend have a lower GPA than me now getting into UCSD med school. Oh god, i will live right?

p.s Sorry for the ranting guys

 

[Dentgirl09]

new update....79 deposits in.... it's starting to look good for you waitlisters! no more interviews until march. 4 dates left, about 50 or so students.

But doesn't taht mean we wait ntil after the 4 dates after march 4th which means at least 2 more weeks if not 3 or 4 or 5. AHHH!

 

[DentalStar007]

But doesn't taht mean we wait ntil after the 4 dates after march 4th which means at least 2 more weeks if not 3 or 4 or 5. AHHH!

Well, apparently there has been 1 acceptance that I know of that went out last week (there could have been more), and this person interviewed in mid January. So I guess acceptances are still going out, just not a lot. The waiting list will most likely start moving when all the interviews are done in March, and that date in May where all the dental schools are required to reveal who is attending where for those double deposit-ers.

Also something to start thinking about for any pre-dents planning to reapply, OR if ur still on the waitlist in June (OR for anyone applying for the 1st time this next cycle), this is maybe something to consider. There is no confirmation of this event yet, but it is in the process of being planned out. In June, MWU is planning on having a 2 day "pre-sim clinic" workshop. I think UNLV has something similar to this. It will not only be a good chance to do some pre-clinic stuff in MWU's state of the art sim lab, but you'll also get to meet the faculty and ad coms, and also u can show ur interest in the school by attending. More info will come out as June approaches, but something definately to keep in mind for June if ur interested! So keep your eye out for more info!

 

[knife]

new update....79 deposits in.... it's starting to look good for you waitlisters! no more interviews until march. 4 dates left, about 50 or so students.

80 deposits as of tonight--I just paid my deposit 🙂

 

[Oracle DMD]

congrats! see you in the fall!

 

[Crew07]

Dude, seriously?? Are you bored or something?

Trust me, I asks this same question and it is not worth your time. Some people are addicted to SDN. By the way I like Hamburgers!

 

[ykw123456]

I interviewed on wed. Jan 14th, and still heard anything back yet.

I called them last week/2weeks ago to check my app. status, and they

said it is still undecided.

I see many people interviewed post Dec. getting waitlists

last two weeks from this posts, so am I in worse situation (like will be

rejected soon..)?

harisha ni narou/ oracle DMD, can I ask you if anyone got accepted late

who was not in waitlist?

I am just very tired of just waiting here...

please help!!

 

[Waitlisted2009]

nothing here....probably wont ever hear anything at this pace

 

[Oracle DMD]

I interviewed on wed. Jan 14th, and still heard anything back yet.

I called them last week/2weeks ago to check my app. status, and they

said it is still undecided.

I see many people interviewed post Dec. getting waitlists

last two weeks from this posts, so am I in worse situation (like will be

rejected soon..)?

harisha ni narou/ oracle DMD, can I ask you if anyone got accepted late

who was not in waitlist?

I am just very tired of just waiting here...

please help!!

if you call today or tomorrow, they should have a decision for you. if not, PM me and i'll do some digging and see what the hold up is for you.

 

[eldiablo]

A girl at my school interviewed this past Tuesday and she found out today she's watlisted but another guy interviewed in jan and found out last week he got accepted so I think not hearing anything is a good sign! Also how many people are on the alternate list bcause it seems like everyone and their mother is on it ahh!