****The Official Touro Class of 2022 Interview/ Acceptance Thread****

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2. Your Year (if you're not comfortable answering that, have you taken Part I of the NBDE?)
D1, no.
3. What is your examination schedule like? Block Schedule (midterms and finals week) or several every week?
several every week, classes are staggered. Some classes overlap into the next semester, less than a semester, or take up the entire semester.
4. What is the hardest class? Why?
It's different for each student, depending on their circumstances, it could be pre-clinic or any of core science classes. I've seen classmates who excel at all core science classes, but have terrible/mediocre hand skills in lab. Personally, Biochemistry was the hardest so far because of the material was so dense and dry. I double majored in Biochemistry and Philosophy in case if you were wondering.
5. What is the easiest class? Why?
Any of the intro classes, because they were .5 or 1 credit for the semester. We had these classes once a week and fewer examinations/quizzes.
6. Are class notes based primarily on textbooks? or based on lecture powerpoints made up by professors?
Lecture powerpoints
7. Are traditional (paper) textbooks used or are they electronic? If electronic, do you prefer traditional textbooks?
I don't know why this is even a question. All courses will require a physical textbook(s), but they can't force you to buy one. *cough* You can always find the pdf version for free. *cough*
8. What is the grading system? Pass/Fail/Honors? Letter Grades? Percentages?
Our grading policy is letter grades, no plus or minus. A is 90-100; B is 80-90; C is 70-80. There is an exception when you are .5 or less points away from the next letter grade, you will be bumped up. The grading policy is not permanent, it could change and I don't know when.
9. Are your classmates generally gunners and try to sabatoge each other? If not, is the culture one where everybody tries to help everybody out?
Nah, we share notes.
10. Is there a notetaking service for lecture available?
Yes
11. Is class attendance mandatory?
Mandatory as in part of the grade, yes for lab and certain classes. Most classes attendance is not mandatory or is extra points to your grade.
12. In general, are teachers approachable for questions? Or are they for the most part very busy and unreachable (research, etc...)?
Yes
13. What is the drop out rate?
Idk nor do I really want to talk about it.
14. Are there any resources to help students who are struggling?
Yes, there are curves, review sessions, study outlines prepared by the professors for some classes.
15. What is the % first time board pass rate? What is the average score (if available)?
N/A. D2 are studying for boards right now.
16. When do you take the NDBE Part 1? (For us it's INBDE)
If I did my homework correctly, then class of 2021 has the option to take part 1 or the INBDE. I plan to take NDBE part 1 in February of 2019.
17. Does the school offer classes/review sessions to prepare for Part 1?
Yes
18. Do you get a block of time off before boards to study? If so, how long? If not, do you have to study simultaneously with classes?
Yes. From what I heard 3-4 weeks.
19. Do most people study in the University Library? Or does the place clear out right after school and everybody studies on their own?
I know of people who studied in the library during the summer semester. Currently, I don't study in the library anymore so I can't give give you a concrete answer.
20. Are patients readily available to fulfill clinical requirements or do you have to do a lot of work to get them in?
Clinic just opened the beginning of this month. The faculty including the Dean strongly believe we will fulfill our clinical requirements.
21. Is it a hassle to get a chair once you get patients in? In your opinion, does your school have enough chairs?
First part of the question, Idk. Second part, yes I strongly believe so because clinic is HUGE.
22. What are the clinical requirements to graduate? (number of crowns, fillings, etc...) Is it reasonably attainable or pretty difficult?
Idk.
23. What types of opportunities do students have to explore different specialties?
We don't have any speciality programs. The affiliated New York Medical School has an Oral Surgery program. The New York Institute for Clinical Oral Pathology, at the request of Dean Goldsmith, opened up their presentations TCDM. Oral surgery and pathology residents from around the New York City area come together to present cases and learn from each other in terms of patient and case management. While the presentations may be beyond our full comprehension, it is Dean Goldsmith’s desire that we are exposed to as much as possible in as many specialties as possible (and he’s slightly biased towards oral surgery).
24. Is there sufficent preparation for practice management? What career placement opportunites does your school offer?
Beyond my comprehension right now and it is too early to say.
25. What is the dress code at your school? Scrubs? For what years?
Scrubs with closed shoes during lab. Casual business for other classes. Some students just wear casual. There will be stringent faculty who will ask you to wear scrubs at all times.
26. Is there much camaraderie between students in the same class? Do students generally associate with each other outside of school?
Yes and yes.
27. What student organizations are most active?
Not really involved, but there are a lot of student organizations.
28. What time does school start?
Depends on the weekday. Usually 8 or 9am.
29. What are your opinions on the location of the dental school? Is finding housing an issue? Is safety an issue?
Location is alright, it's New York but it ain't the city. No and no.
30. What do you not like about your dental school?
Personally, no cafeteria in our building. There are vending machines, but most students bring their own lunch. Student loans and broke life.
31. Any last words or advice?
Keep calm and study hard as mentioned in orientation week. You got into dental school for a reason(s), and you have the capabilities to graduate.
 
Kreinstein said:
3.4 GPA, 21 DAT, all around pretty solid extra curricular/work experience too I suppose! Nothing that stands out in my opinion though, so I'm giving at least some of the credit to my personal statement
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Hey! I have an interview 31st as well! DM me?
 
Interview on Jan 31. Anyone else? Please DM me! Down to share uber/lyft/hotels with any gender 🙂
 
Is the interview an open file with a single faculty member? What are the type of questions? Is it something broad like "Tell me more about this and that experience on your application" or something more specific? Thanks !
 
DOC YANKEM said:
2. Your Year (if you're not comfortable answering that, have you taken Part I of the NBDE?)
D1, no.
3. What is your examination schedule like? Block Schedule (midterms and finals week) or several every week?
several every week, classes are staggered. Some classes overlap into the next semester, less than a semester, or take up the entire semester.
4. What is the hardest class? Why?
It's different for each student, depending on their circumstances, it could be pre-clinic or any of core science classes. I've seen classmates who excel at all core science classes, but have terrible/mediocre hand skills in lab. Personally, Biochemistry was the hardest so far because of the material was so dense and dry. I double majored in Biochemistry and Philosophy in case if you were wondering.
5. What is the easiest class? Why?
Any of the intro classes, because they were .5 or 1 credit for the semester. We had these classes once a week and fewer examinations/quizzes.
6. Are class notes based primarily on textbooks? or based on lecture powerpoints made up by professors?
Lecture powerpoints
7. Are traditional (paper) textbooks used or are they electronic? If electronic, do you prefer traditional textbooks?
I don't know why this is even a question. All courses will require a physical textbook(s), but they can't force you to buy one. *cough* You can always find the pdf version for free. *cough*
8. What is the grading system? Pass/Fail/Honors? Letter Grades? Percentages?
Our grading policy is letter grades, no plus or minus. A is 90-100; B is 80-90; C is 70-80. There is an exception when you are .5 or less points away from the next letter grade, you will be bumped up. The grading policy is not permanent, it could change and I don't know when.
9. Are your classmates generally gunners and try to sabatoge each other? If not, is the culture one where everybody tries to help everybody out?
Nah, we share notes.
10. Is there a notetaking service for lecture available?
Yes
11. Is class attendance mandatory?
Mandatory as in part of the grade, yes for lab and certain classes. Most classes attendance is not mandatory or is extra points to your grade.
12. In general, are teachers approachable for questions? Or are they for the most part very busy and unreachable (research, etc...)?
Yes
13. What is the drop out rate?
Idk nor do I really want to talk about it.
14. Are there any resources to help students who are struggling?
Yes, there are curves, review sessions, study outlines prepared by the professors for some classes.
15. What is the % first time board pass rate? What is the average score (if available)?
N/A. D2 are studying for boards right now.
16. When do you take the NDBE Part 1? (For us it's INBDE)
If I did my homework correctly, then class of 2021 has the option to take part 1 or the INBDE. I plan to take NDBE part 1 in February of 2019.
17. Does the school offer classes/review sessions to prepare for Part 1?
Yes
18. Do you get a block of time off before boards to study? If so, how long? If not, do you have to study simultaneously with classes?
Yes. From what I heard 3-4 weeks.
19. Do most people study in the University Library? Or does the place clear out right after school and everybody studies on their own?
I know of people who studied in the library during the summer semester. Currently, I don't study in the library anymore so I can't give give you a concrete answer.
20. Are patients readily available to fulfill clinical requirements or do you have to do a lot of work to get them in?
Clinic just opened the beginning of this month. The faculty including the Dean strongly believe we will fulfill our clinical requirements.
21. Is it a hassle to get a chair once you get patients in? In your opinion, does your school have enough chairs?
First part of the question, Idk. Second part, yes I strongly believe so because clinic is HUGE.
22. What are the clinical requirements to graduate? (number of crowns, fillings, etc...) Is it reasonably attainable or pretty difficult?
Idk.
23. What types of opportunities do students have to explore different specialties?
We don't have any speciality programs. The affiliated New York Medical School has an Oral Surgery program. The New York Institute for Clinical Oral Pathology, at the request of Dean Goldsmith, opened up their presentations TCDM. Oral surgery and pathology residents from around the New York City area come together to present cases and learn from each other in terms of patient and case management. While the presentations may be beyond our full comprehension, it is Dean Goldsmith’s desire that we are exposed to as much as possible in as many specialties as possible (and he’s slightly biased towards oral surgery).
24. Is there sufficent preparation for practice management? What career placement opportunites does your school offer?
Beyond my comprehension right now and it is too early to say.
25. What is the dress code at your school? Scrubs? For what years?
Scrubs with closed shoes during lab. Casual business for other classes. Some students just wear casual. There will be stringent faculty who will ask you to wear scrubs at all times.
26. Is there much camaraderie between students in the same class? Do students generally associate with each other outside of school?
Yes and yes.
27. What student organizations are most active?
Not really involved, but there are a lot of student organizations.
28. What time does school start?
Depends on the weekday. Usually 8 or 9am.
29. What are your opinions on the location of the dental school? Is finding housing an issue? Is safety an issue?
Location is alright, it's New York but it ain't the city. No and no.
30. What do you not like about your dental school?
Personally, no cafeteria in our building. There are vending machines, but most students bring their own lunch. Student loans and broke life.
31. Any last words or advice?
Keep calm and study hard as mentioned in orientation week. You got into dental school for a reason(s), and you have the capabilities to graduate.
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Thanks Doc!

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Class2022 said:
Is the interview an open file with a single faculty member? What are the type of questions? Is it something broad like "Tell me more about this and that experience on your application" or something more specific? Thanks !
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It is typically open file with ONE faculty member. It does not necessarily have to be a dentist, but most likely it will be. Every professor has their own personality and approach in asking questions. Sometimes the professor might not ask you any serious questions, it could be a casual conversation about ANYTHING from sports to video games.

I can't give any specifics away, but you should be able to answer any generic questions such as Why dentistry? Why Touro?

Personally, my interview last year was SUPER CASUAL and my interviewer knew EVERYTHING ABOUT MY APPLICATION, including my personal statement. We had many similarities and viewpoints. My point is you should be able to express yourself and nervousness does not mean you had a terrible interview. The point of the interview is to see if you fit into the class, aka you can get along with others and you are not a d-bag.
 
When is the 2nd deposit due? I know its early spring but no specific date was given to my knowledge.
 
For any current Touro students, I’m confused with how the breaks work. There’s so many Jewish holidays throughout the year that it doesn’t seem to leave much time for a real summer or Christmas. The website isn’t very informative with the academic calendar. Can someone enlighten me with exactly how many days or weeks students get off?
 
Bugzbunny22 said:
Could you answer these questions? There are a lot of questions so feel free to answer only parts of these if you want 🙂
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Just to add a bit to DOC YANKEM's response.

19. Do most people study in the University Library? Or does the place clear out right after school and everybody studies on their own?
Many people leave when classes are over, but many people stay as well. There are plenty of people on campus at basically any time.
21. Is it a hassle to get a chair once you get patients in? In your opinion, does your school have enough chairs?
I believe that there will only be 1 student assigned to work a chair a time so there will be no problem getting one.
22. What are the clinical requirements to graduate? (number of crowns, fillings, etc...) Is it reasonably attainable or pretty difficult?
There are no specific "number of" requirements, you have to prove that you're proficient at each requirement. That may just be 1 for student X who is good at it, while another student may need a lot of practice.

DenTalFluoride said:
For any current Touro students, I’m confused with how the breaks work. There’s so many Jewish holidays throughout the year that it doesn’t seem to leave much time for a real summer or Christmas. The website isn’t very informative with the academic calendar. Can someone enlighten me with exactly how many days or weeks students get off?
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Every year changes, by calendar year and academic year. It depends on when the Jewish holidays fall and where you are academically. However, you have a full summer off between D1 and D2, like 2.5 months or something like that. I think it's pretty standard to not get months off at a time after that, or at least we don't. D2 year - I believe it's something like a week off between spring semester ending and then we start a summer semester with beginning to work in the clinic. Working in the clinic is sort of like a full time job. We'll still have holidays off, a week off here and there, but you're not going to get a 2-3 month summer vacation anymore.

We get roughly a week off for Christmas/New Years, starting classes again on Jan. 2nd. We get a 1 week spring break/passover/easter, etc. We get the day off for President's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day etc. I don't think it's all that different from most schools. We just also have a bunch of Jewish holidays off, which mostly means a lot of extended weekends in October.
 
Thanks Bootes, also I understand the facility has been open the past month with the faculty treating the patients. Any clue with how many patients show up daily, and the variety of procedures being done?
 
Has anybody who interviewed on the 31st heard back yet? I know it hasn't been long and I'm pretty sure they said we'd know within two weeks? I'm just anxious lol
 
was people interviewing for a spot on 1/31 or was it waitlist? Anyone from 1/31 get in?
 
Quick question guys! What is it that you like about Touro that makes you guys really want to attend it!?

Also, what is the class size and the grading system like?
 
teacakes7860 said:
Quick question guys! What is it that you like about Touro that makes you guys really want to attend it!?

Also, what is the class size and the grading system like?
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What sold me was the facilities, the new clinic, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback that I got from every current student that I talked to.

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ChefPookers said:
What sold me was the facilities, the new clinic, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback that I got from every current student that I talked to.

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do you know if the grading system is p/f or
ChefPookers said:
What sold me was the facilities, the new clinic, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback that I got from every current student that I talked to.

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Do you know if the grading system is p/f or letter grade?
 
teacakes7860 said:
do you know if the grading system is p/f or

Do you know if the grading system is p/f or letter grade?
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I'm not certain, but I do believe they do letter grades

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Mimirosie said:
Since they've started putting some applicants on the waitlist, I'm assuming the class is full & they're done interviewing applicants?!
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I am not too sure.... Did anyone get accepted who interviewed on 1/31?
 
teacakes7860 said:
Also, what is the class size and the grading system like?
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Class size is about 110. Like Frank Kennedy said, grading is typically A/B/C/F. Some smaller classes are P/F.


DenTalFluoride said:
Thanks Bootes, also I understand the facility has been open the past month with the faculty treating the patients. Any clue with how many patients show up daily, and the variety of procedures being done?
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I just know that the clinic is open and seeing patients, no idea of the specifics.
 
Last year mid February or first week of march were the last days for interviews. If no interview invite yet, assuming this is pretty much it?
 
stor said:
Last year mid February or first week of march were the last days for interviews. If no interview invite yet, assuming this is pretty much it?
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I'm pretty sure they said their last interview date is Feb 14th
 
Hi! Is anyone flying into LGA airport tomorrow afternoon and would like to share the cost of a lyft/ Uber ride to Hawthorne with me?
 
Haven't received one, but with the (alleged) last day of interviews being this Friday, I'm guessing anyone who hasn't been invited for an interview is as good as rejected.
 
For those who got rejected or waitlisted. Would you guys mind sharing ur stats. I'm at a 3.2 gpa, with a 21 dat. Still waiting to hear back. I interviewed earlier in the year
 
Anyone in the wait list wrote them a letter of intent, or is willing to?? Just wanted to know how helpful it would be..
 
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Anyone in the wait list wrote them a letter of intent, or is willing to?? Just wanted to know how helpful it would be..
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I kind of emailed a short letter of intent. No reply yet.

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