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torn between the two schools. any advice or info/comments regarding each dental school would be greatly appreciated in my decision process. Thx guys!!!
UMich vs UIC???
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I posted this in another thread but here goes:
"U of Michigan has a great clinical reputation. The school has numerous clinical rotations that span the entire state. These rotations are mandatory and everyone I have talked to has said nothing but great things about those rotations. Along with the clinics, the school uses a vertically integrated clinic system where 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year dental students along with hygiene students work together. In a way recreating how a general practice works. UM also stays up to date with technology by continually switching out old technology with new every couple of years. In addition, the school records lectures and have them accessible to students through the internet.
Aside from the facilities, the faculty are outstanding. The school has a reputation for having top professionals from different specialties. If you have a question about a treatment plan, you can make a trip to the different specialty offices for their thoughts."
UIC is also a great school. It has a different approach using small-group learning. If you learn better that way, you should take that into consideration. While both schools have a great clinical basis, the diversity of patients may be greater at UIC simply because of being in Chicago. The city is also very desirable and may appeal better to you than Ann Arbor.
I believe the price for both schools is nearly the same (don't quote me on that though).
It really boils down to where you feel most comfortable and believe you will grow as a student.
Hope this helps!
"U of Michigan has a great clinical reputation. The school has numerous clinical rotations that span the entire state. These rotations are mandatory and everyone I have talked to has said nothing but great things about those rotations. Along with the clinics, the school uses a vertically integrated clinic system where 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year dental students along with hygiene students work together. In a way recreating how a general practice works. UM also stays up to date with technology by continually switching out old technology with new every couple of years. In addition, the school records lectures and have them accessible to students through the internet.
Aside from the facilities, the faculty are outstanding. The school has a reputation for having top professionals from different specialties. If you have a question about a treatment plan, you can make a trip to the different specialty offices for their thoughts."
UIC is also a great school. It has a different approach using small-group learning. If you learn better that way, you should take that into consideration. While both schools have a great clinical basis, the diversity of patients may be greater at UIC simply because of being in Chicago. The city is also very desirable and may appeal better to you than Ann Arbor.
I believe the price for both schools is nearly the same (don't quote me on that though).
It really boils down to where you feel most comfortable and believe you will grow as a student.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks i appreciate the response! Leaning towards going to Michigan 🙂
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