It would be a foolish thing to say that joining a 4 yr course is same as 2 yr IDP course. Even if schools make such a provision, it is useless. After NYU closed their IDP, there is no NYU IDP thread on SDN anymore and I doubt any international dentist applied for their regular 4 yr course.
Umich has not given any updates on increasing their seats, but even if they do it would be 2-4 seats increase max, now compare that with 125 seats gone with NYU.[/QUOTED]
Dont really know how foolish it is, but for sure, less foolish then sitting idle minded, commenting something without facts and adding to people's misery's, who are already in much anticipation of getting into dental schools this year. I am totally with you on how NYU had made their program lengthy,but no maam/sir its not useless. NYU before calling off their "official ITDP program" was always of three years and never two years. Again people are not foolish to apply there, inspite it being three or four years. Its a good school and applicants who lives on east coast with families, are willing to go there. Last year so many people gave part 1 and part 2 along with DAT just to get into NYU. I am not at fault if someone didnt bring that to your notice. Umich didnt mention last year that they increased their seats from 8 to 10, untill the day of interview. The seats for the ITDP program in US, were always less than the no of applicants applying, but its a situation you should have well thought about before living your country. Isn't the picture same in your country for getting into specialization or even dentistry? Atleast it was in my country. What's the point crying over something that not in your hand and creating a chaos in a unrest world. Rather focus yourself, boast your moral and think positively. Dont underestimate yourself and always be ready for the hard work and the fierce struggle. With right kind of attitude no matter how many schools shut down their programs , you will still get in and achieve your dreams.
