Nova vs Michigan

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If you were accepted to both schools, where would you go? Which school has a higher speciality rate?
 
Svart Aske said:
I'm pretty sure Michigan comes out on top in every criterion except weather.
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Would have to agree. Great research opportunities (ranked in top 5 I believe), good speciality rate, and early clinical exposure (I hear you can do simple fillings on patients beginning the latter part of 2nd year). As part of the curriculum you have a rotation at a clinic that provides services to the underserved areas in Michigan which I think is great. Not to mention U-M is highly regarded by people in the profession, but for some I know that doesn't really matter.
 
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I'm a strong advocate about being someplace where you will be happy. You will get a top notch dental education regardless of where you are. Every school will prepare you well.

I hear its hard to get a license in Florida unless you go to dental school there. Do you want to practice in Florida?

I would chose NOVA. I chose U of M over UCSF last year and regret the decision. Take that for what its worth...
 
I really hope the answer isn't something to do with the weather...That seems to be everyone's gripe when it comes to Michigan...
 
Palmetto914 said:
Would you mind expanding on why you regret it?
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Nothing to do with the weather. I was born and raised in MI.

U of M isn't awful, I just wish I would have chosen somewhere else.

Edit: on second thought pm if you want my advice. Don't want to give my opinion to people who dont want it.
 
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Glad to hear your thoughts, and I'm glad to hear it has nothing to do with the weather.
No offense, but some of my friends at other d-schools said a lot of the same things their first year, but as D3's, they're loving it.

Besides, UCSF has to be A LOT more expensive than Michigan.
 
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