Hey everyone, I'm a nontraditional U.S. student looking to apply to dental school/increase my chances in the most effective way possible. Some background on me: I attended an accelerated BS/MD program in the Caribbean. Unfortunately due to health compromises, I had to withdraw after completion of my basic sciences thus granting me only with a bachelor's degree in human and health sciences. During my last year of basic sciences, I took a leave of absence to explore other options in healthcare and really think dental is a better suit for me - not only academically but also for my health.
A little background on the program I completed: undergrad courses completed with ~3.5 gpa and awarded AS degree. Graduate school courses (medical school basic sciences) completed with ~2.8 gpa (P/F system). However, my transcripts reflect that my BHHS was awarded with my medical school gpa rather than a combined average of my undergrad + grad courses. Besides the courses here, I did attend a US 4-year university after high school and have 54 credits on file.
With my background and credentials, what would be the best way to approach my transition and application to dental school? Is transferring credit to a US university for an American bachelor's the best option? Post-bacc programs? I appreciate any help or advice from you guys, looking forward to it. Feel free to ask me any questions.
A little background on the program I completed: undergrad courses completed with ~3.5 gpa and awarded AS degree. Graduate school courses (medical school basic sciences) completed with ~2.8 gpa (P/F system). However, my transcripts reflect that my BHHS was awarded with my medical school gpa rather than a combined average of my undergrad + grad courses. Besides the courses here, I did attend a US 4-year university after high school and have 54 credits on file.
With my background and credentials, what would be the best way to approach my transition and application to dental school? Is transferring credit to a US university for an American bachelor's the best option? Post-bacc programs? I appreciate any help or advice from you guys, looking forward to it. Feel free to ask me any questions.
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