UDM vs Roseman vs UMN

[dentalstudent334]

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Pros and cons for each school from current students attending either would be great! I think cost wise of all three are about the same for me since I'm OOS for all. I don't plan on specializing and would like to start working right out of d school, so hopefully no AEGD/GPR. Can someone comment on how they like the block curriculum at Roseman, in terms of how you well are you learning the material. How is the 90% pass rate? Also, can anyone whose graduated or no anyone whose graduated from roseman comment on how clinically prepared and trained you are out of school? I know udm is known for its clinical program but I'd much rather be in utah than detroit, and the block curriculum is a style that I think I would like more. I actually only have an interview for umn so that isn't too much in the discussion right now, but would like to just know any comparisons in case I do get admitted.

Thanks in advance!

 

[punchdrunk7]

Go where you will have the least amount of student debt

 

[Orka]

Reputation means nothing, the school that is the cheapest is the best school to go to.

 

[deleted158872]

Go where you will have the least amount of student debt

i'd say: go where you think you'll feel the happiest.
distance from home, tuition, curriculum, etc.

 

[738177]

i'd say: go where you think you'll feel the happiest.
distance from home, tuition, curriculum, etc.

Honestly, for Dental schools especially, tuition/overall costs might be the most important factor.
If I were to be the happiest in NYU, but i got into a in-state school, i'd pick the in-state school without thinking twice.

 

[SableFire]

i'd say: go where you think you'll feel the happiest.
distance from home, TUITION, curriculum, etc.

FTFY

 

[ll REVOFEV ll]

I attend UMN as a 4th year right now. I love the school and the city. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions you have about the school. I'd be happy to help!

Pros: Excellent school, friendly and helpful staff, great students that are tons of fun
Cons: Pros department is kind of a mess right now but that is changing quickly, other than that no cons

 

[2th_fairy]

I LOVE Roseman. The 90% is totally achievable (I haven't gotten a "no pass" yet) and I feel like I'm learning more than I ever have before, but I also have a fair amount of free time because of the block curriculum. Not having finals week is wonderful. Feel free to message me if you have specific questions!

 

[hellopeople]

Go where you think your educational costs will be most manageable. If you go to Dentaltown (a forum with mostly practicing dentists) this is the go to advice.
I interviewed at all those places, and they all looked fine.
Roseman's block curriculum might be less stressful, idk. I do know that you will get through any of those programs in four years regardless. Finals "week" is usually stretched out over multiple weeks with a few tests a week. Unless you're gunning for a residency, it's not like you have to study non-stop.
UDM probably does have better clinical training, but that difference will evaporate when you get into private practice. You will do more work in your first year out than both clinical years in school. Also, if you pick Detroit you will not be living near the school so don't work out your expenses based on the assumption you will.
As for UMN, I can't think of anything that stood out to me. It was awhile ago though, and I don't remember anything bad about it either.

Do you have family or something near one of the schools? If not, I'd say it's all about the COA. Even a $10k difference is magnified with compounding interest.

 

[hellopeople]

It goes without saying that your spouse should have some input. But if you're single, and the COA is really that similar, you might also think about what side of the country you will want to live on. It sounds sort of silly, but if you're single you are likely to meet your wife/hubby in the next four years. People get hitched like mad in dental school.

 

[Rainy Day Tales]

It goes without saying that your spouse should have some input. But if you're single, and the COA is really that similar, you might also think about what side of the country you will want to live on. It sounds sort of silly, but if you're single you are likely to meet your wife/hubby in the next four years. People get hitched like mad in dental school.

By whom?

 

[htdt]

Hey sorry for reviving this old thread. I am asking this for a friend of mine who's not on SDN. She got accepted at both UDM and UMN. She went to UMN undergrad but is still considered OOS there. In her case anyone knows if cost would be similar for these 2 schools? Which one should she pick?

 

[FanOfCostco]

By whom?

Depends at which school. I know one school that is infamous with teachers getting with students.