Temple general reputation

[Citzenwatch34]

What is the general perception about Temple other than strong clincal exposure?

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[flossboss24]

For the most part it is a good school just not in a great area. The student culture at Temple is compromised of very social and outgoing people. The clinical exposure is pretty much it though, for getting a job it is great but that is all it has really going at the moment that everyone knows about.

 

[GD26]

For the most part it is a good school just not in a great area. The student culture at Temple is compromised of very social and outgoing people. The clinical exposure is pretty much it though, for getting a job it is great but that is all it has really going at the moment that everyone knows about.

What do you mean by that? I am also greatly interested in what temple has to offer, as I am deciding between temple, penn, and Columbia. well not really Columbia, it is definitely my third choice... but still wouldn't mind hearing things that might change my mind.

I have dental relatives who went to temple and "swear" by it, so that is playing a major role in my decision, and Temple is about 100 grand cheaper for me. However I did like my interview at penn much more. I am not looking to specialize, and I have a practice to go into when I get out of school.

SO basically I am looking for the school which will make me the best clinical dentist possible, and will be the least stressful. Any thoughts?

 

[flossboss24]

Penn is neat for sure, have friends at both, and I have visited both. Honestly, Temple is your better choice in my opinion. The clinical skills that you get at Temple are much better than Penn (sorry for anyone at Penn), also cost! You save 100 grand! This helps you transition to having your own practice at some point faster, plus that money is better spent on CE courses after dental school or whatever. From what I am hearing and the plans that Temple University has for the dental school is a potential expansion soon and other great upgrades in facilities and in curriculum as well. Forgot to mention the stress aspect, umm either place is going to be stressful per say but that depends how you define stressful, Temple is gonna through you into school but Penn will transition you, at some point you will get the hang of it all and they both end up being the same.

 

[Silent Cool]

What do you mean by that? I am also greatly interested in what temple has to offer, as I am deciding between temple, penn, and Columbia. well not really Columbia, it is definitely my third choice... but still wouldn't mind hearing things that might change my mind.

I have dental relatives who went to temple and "swear" by it, so that is playing a major role in my decision, and Temple is about 100 grand cheaper for me. However I did like my interview at penn much more. I am not looking to specialize, and I have a practice to go into when I get out of school.

SO basically I am looking for the school which will make me the best clinical dentist possible, and will be the least stressful. Any thoughts?

Go to Temple.

 

[Citzenwatch34]

Do you guys think specializing at Temple would be a problem? I'm definitely drawn to the the clinal experience Temple will provide but unsure about the research opportunities and resources available if I hope to pursue a specialty in the future.

 

[elhammy]

I hate the whole "Temple is in a bad neighborhood argument". If you look at the school or have actually been on it, its located on a long road. Going south down that road is the main campus about 1.5 miles away. If you stay on this road, you'll be fine as it is always busy. Maybe I'm a little biased cause I have family who went there for all levels of education.... But let me give you an anecdote.

My aunt and uncle both went to temple and parked on a side road by the main campus as they were trying to save money by 1) carpooling together to class and 2) parking in a free parking spot like four blocks away from campus. There was only one instance where they had a homeless lady approach them and get in their face but nothing like guns/drugs/etc. but c'mon...you can see that anywhere (VCU, Howard, USC, etc) where there are just as rough, low-income neighborhoods.

These low-income neighborhoods are full of patients that need your skills as a student doctor and these prestigious universities for offering dental care. The school and the community thrive with each others help. Maybe its just me, but I wouldn't sell any school short because its "only known for x" or "its so y because its z".
You're there to get an education by helping people. This can be done at any school. My advice to OP and anyone who is unsure if a school is right for them: visit, and if you don't feel it, don't go. That's honestly how easy it is.