MWU-AZ vs MWU-Il

[rdhbstodds]

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Hello, I am beyond excited that I have been offered two acceptances and I am currently trying to decide between the two schools. I have found quite a bit of information on MWU-AZ but not much on MWU-IL. I am looking for some current information comparing the two. Anyone out there that could help? I would be forever greatful.

 

[debussey]

Congratulations! I had the same difficult choice more than 3 years ago but chose MWU AZ over MWU IL. Main reasons were: AZ tuition is a tiny bit cheaper (even though both are super expensive). Living in Phoenix is cheaper than Downers Grove / outside of Chicago. And most importantly, you take boards after your first year (and get the whole summer off to study for and take them) at AZ while at IL and a lot of other dental schools, you have to take them after your 2nd year and find a time while school is in session to do it. Also, AZ offers both NERB and WREB while IL only offers NERB and the Midwest Licensing exam (name escapes me right now). So if you want to practice in CA, AK, OK, or SD (WREB strict states) within 5 years after graduation, you had better be prepared to fly to the AZ campus (with all of your screened patients) and take WREB in Arizona. Best decision I've made picking AZ.

 

[suarez 7]

Congratulations! I had the same difficult choice more than 3 years ago but chose MWU AZ over MWU IL. Main reasons were: AZ tuition is a tiny bit cheaper (even though both are super expensive). Living in Phoenix is cheaper than Downers Grove / outside of Chicago. And most importantly, you take boards after your first year (and get the whole summer off to study for and take them) at AZ while at IL and a lot of other dental schools, you have to take them after your 2nd year and find a time while school is in session to do it. Also, AZ offers both NERB and WREB while IL only offers NERB and the Midwest Licensing exam (name escapes me right now). So if you want to practice in CA, AK, OK, or SD (WREB strict states) within 5 years after graduation, you had better be prepared to fly to the AZ campus (with all of your screened patients) and take WREB in Arizona. Best decision I've made picking AZ.

Actually, MWU IL does not do NERB at all, it only offers CRDTS.
MWU-AZ is a better program than IL, you will get a lot more clinical experience and the curriculum is much better.

 

[metsfan692]

Congratulations! I had the same difficult choice more than 3 years ago but chose MWU AZ over MWU IL. Main reasons were: AZ tuition is a tiny bit cheaper (even though both are super expensive). Living in Phoenix is cheaper than Downers Grove / outside of Chicago. And most importantly, you take boards after your first year (and get the whole summer off to study for and take them) at AZ while at IL and a lot of other dental schools, you have to take them after your 2nd year and find a time while school is in session to do it. Also, AZ offers both NERB and WREB while IL only offers NERB and the Midwest Licensing exam (name escapes me right now). So if you want to practice in CA, AK, OK, or SD (WREB strict states) within 5 years after graduation, you had better be prepared to fly to the AZ campus (with all of your screened patients) and take WREB in Arizona. Best decision I've made picking AZ.

what would you say are some pros and cons (beside tuition cost) of the AZ campus

 

[coolslugs]

what would you say are some pros and cons (beside tuition cost) of the AZ campus

No snow. Clinic is actually on campus.