What MWU-AZ CODM is really like

[antidentite1]

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Hey everyone, here is my most recent blog post. I really want to let anyone that is interested in MWU-AZ what it is really like here. I apologize for any bad grammar or spelling errors, I wrote this immediately after taking an exam and I need to get studying for my next two exams this week.
I wrote about a lot of stuff here at MWU but I know I missed a lot of things also. If you have any questions about anything more specific, post it on the blog and I will answer it as soon as I can.

http://tjpaulson1.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/what-is-mwu-az-codm-really-like/

 

[DocHolliday1982]

Hey everyone, here is my most recent blog post. I really want to let anyone that is interested in MWU-AZ what it is really like here. I apologize for any bad grammar or spelling errors, I wrote this immediately after taking an exam and I need to get studying for my next two exams this week.
I wrote about a lot of stuff here at MWU but I know I missed a lot of things also. If you have any questions about anything more specific, post it on the blog and I will answer it as soon as I can.

http://tjpaulson1.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/what-is-mwu-az-codm-really-like/

You forgot to mention the amazing stir-fry!

 

[PAyankee]

And the soul crushing levels of student debt! Don't go to this school.

 

[byuAD]

And the soul crushing levels of student debt! Don't go to this school.

I hope this post is being sarcastic. Just fyi for anyone reading, yes Midwestern is expensive, but a fourth of all dental schools is MORE expensive than Midwestern. At least at Midwestern you pay high but also get an awesome education. We just had someone who graduated from Midwestern tell us his experience transitioning from Dschool to dental practice life and he is doing wonderful...and had nothing but great things to say about his experience at Midwestern. 🙂

http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/COST of ATTENDANCE - 2011.pdf

 

[coolslugs]

Hey everyone, here is my most recent blog post. I really want to let anyone that is interested in MWU-AZ what it is really like here. I apologize for any bad grammar or spelling errors, I wrote this immediately after taking an exam and I need to get studying for my next two exams this week.
I wrote about a lot of stuff here at MWU but I know I missed a lot of things also. If you have any questions about anything more specific, post it on the blog and I will answer it as soon as I can.

http://tjpaulson1.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/what-is-mwu-az-codm-really-like/

Right on, but officially it's MWU-CDMA. Also, no CEREC.

 

[tttran11]

I was apart of the first batch to interview this cycle, and I totally agree.. MWU-AZ is an amazing campus, Perfect!! Sometimes.. so perfect, that it was like a cult! All the students bragged about how wonderful the campus is and it's academics. Simply, just a friendly place! Hands down, a great experience! Hoping to be apart of this school this upcoming fall!

Question: Do you know if you were apart of the pre-dec interview, and you're not accepted by dec. 1, are you automatically rejected? Or is your application still under review for possible openings?

 

[coolslugs]

I was apart of the first batch to interview this cycle, and I totally agree.. MWU-AZ is an amazing campus, Perfect!! Sometimes.. so perfect, that it was like a cult! All the students bragged about how wonderful the campus is and it's academics. Simply, just a friendly place! Hands down, a great experience! Hoping to be apart of this school this upcoming fall!

Question: Do you know if you were apart of the pre-dec interview, and you're not accepted by dec. 1, are you automatically rejected? Or is your application still under review for possible openings?

You will know if you are rejected. Otherwise you are waitlisted if you do not receive a acceptance letter right away.

 

[antidentite1]

You are right, it is CADCAM not CEREC.

 

[antidentite1]

This is an expensive school, you are correct. However, with the emphasis on clinical procedures, you are able to come out of school performing quadrant dentistry at a level that most people don't achieve until at least five years into practicing. This enables students to start becoming successful right out of school without the need to perform a residency or even an associateship.

This of course is what other people have experienced and not myself as I am still a D1. After only a few short weeks at school I believe this 100%. We get into treating patients in the second year (hygiene) and third year you are able to perform anything you are comfortable with. The beauty of this school is that if you push yourself here and do as much as you can in clinic and you perform every difficult case that you can, you will have no problem finding a great job with pay enough to get rid of those student loans. If I had a choice now between a cheaper state school that is locked in old, out dated dental education methods and MWU, I would still come here in a heart beat. With proper budgeting and the best education in the country, these loans don't worry me at all.

Again, this is my opinion and I understand that debt is a scary thing. This school is not for everyone but it is perfect for me.

 

[sacapuntas]

This is an expensive school, you are correct. However, with the emphasis on clinical procedures, you are able to come out of school performing quadrant dentistry at a level that most people don't achieve until at least five years into practicing. This enables students to start becoming successful right out of school without the need to perform a residency or even an associateship.

 

[longhornpride]

This is an expensive school, you are correct. However, with the emphasis on clinical procedures, you are able to come out of school performing quadrant dentistry at a level that most people don't achieve until at least five years into practicing. This enables students to start becoming successful right out of school without the need to perform a residency or even an associateship.

This of course is what other people have experienced and not myself as I am still a D1. After only a few short weeks at school I believe this 100%. We get into treating patients in the second year (hygiene) and third year you are able to perform anything you are comfortable with. The beauty of this school is that if you push yourself here and do as much as you can in clinic and you perform every difficult case that you can, you will have no problem finding a great job with pay enough to get rid of those student loans. If I had a choice now between a cheaper state school that is locked in old, out dated dental education methods and MWU, I would still come here in a heart beat. With proper budgeting and the best education in the country, these loans don't worry me at all.

Again, this is my opinion and I understand that debt is a scary thing. This school is not for everyone but it is perfect for me.

pretty bold statement to make for someone that has yet to treat a patient.

it's okay to pump up your school and i'm sure it's a great clinical experience, but try not to make comments like that.

 

[MasseyMike]

This is an expensive school, you are correct. However, with the emphasis on clinical procedures, you are able to come out of school performing quadrant dentistry at a level that most people don't achieve until at least five years into practicing. This enables students to start becoming successful right out of school without the need to perform a residency or even an associateship.

This of course is what other people have experienced and not myself as I am still a D1. After only a few short weeks at school I believe this 100%. We get into treating patients in the second year (hygiene) and third year you are able to perform anything you are comfortable with. The beauty of this school is that if you push yourself here and do as much as you can in clinic and you perform every difficult case that you can, you will have no problem finding a great job with pay enough to get rid of those student loans. If I had a choice now between a cheaper state school that is locked in old, out dated dental education methods and MWU, I would still come here in a heart beat. With proper budgeting and the best education in the country, these loans don't worry me at all.

Again, this is my opinion and I understand that debt is a scary thing. This school is not for everyone but it is perfect for me.

 

[Vsno123]

so I have a question for you dental students who currently attend MWU. I absolutely loved Midwestern when I saw it on my interview day. I like the fact that you guys take boards after your first year which gives you the other 3 years to focus on building your clinical skills. I also liked the focus on quadrant dentistry and what stood out to me the most was that the students there seemed genuinely happy. Happier than the students at any of the other schools I interviewed at. What matters to me the most in the end is having the ability to graduate dental school (as a general dentist) with as much preparation as possible. From what I saw and heard, MWU excels in this.

My issue is that I also received an offer from my in-state school with an academic scholarship. Based on tuition alone, it'll be 100k cheaper for me to go here. I won't really have to worry about housing/cost of living as much because my parents have been kind enough to take care of that. I feel like I'd much rather go to a more expensive school and be happier and confident in my skills and pay a little more after (I don't mind living modestly after d-school). Oh and another thing, I know someone who goes to my state school with the same scholarship and he said everyone that got the scholarship lost it because it was just too hard maintaining the GPA..so the cost difference may possibly be a little less if I lose it too lol. I guess I kinda made my decision already but I'm just looking for some reassurance or feedback.

 

[CrazyToothLady]

so I have a question for you dental students who currently attend MWU. I absolutely loved Midwestern when I saw it on my interview day. I like the fact that you guys take boards after your first year which gives you the other 3 years to focus on building your clinical skills. I also liked the focus on quadrant dentistry and what stood out to me the most was that the students there seemed genuinely happy. Happier than the students at any of the other schools I interviewed at. What matters to me the most in the end is having the ability to graduate dental school (as a general dentist) with as much preparation as possible. From what I saw and heard, MWU excels in this.

My issue is that I also received an offer from my in-state school with an academic scholarship. Based on tuition alone, it'll be 100k cheaper for me to go here. I won't really have to worry about housing/cost of living as much because my parents have been kind enough to take care of that. I feel like I'd much rather go to a more expensive school and be happier and confident in my skills and pay a little more after (I don't mind living modestly after d-school). Oh and another thing, I know someone who goes to my state school with the same scholarship and he said everyone that got the scholarship lost it because it was just too hard maintaining the GPA..so the cost difference may possibly be a little less if I lose it too lol. I guess I kinda made my decision already but I'm just looking for some reassurance or feedback.

I'v always been told/have read that you should base your decision mostly on cost.
That being said, I am in a similar position with my state school - minus the scholarship - but still quite a big difference in the cost. However, I am choosing MWU because I am going with my gut feeling - I just felt like I would get the most out of school and that is where I would be happiest. So, I say go with your gut and be my classmate 😉

 

[azimmer]

I'v always been told/have read that you should base your decision mostly on cost.
That being said, I am in a similar position with my state school - minus the scholarship - but still quite a big difference in the cost. However, I am choosing MWU because I am going with my gut feeling - I just felt like I would get the most out of school and that is where I would be happiest. So, I say go with your gut and be my classmate 😉

I was also offered another school which is 20k a year less than MWU; however, I was told that when you go to an interview you should be looking to see if the school is right for you not trying to make yourself fit into the school. That being said, I felt like MWU had an extremely positive environment and I'm paying my matriculation fee soon 😀 Also, if you are worried about the money you can do the national health corps program. I'm looking to apply for it soon!

 

[Vsno123]

Yeah you can always go back and repay loans but you can't go back and buy an experience. I think I'll be able to grow more both professionally and personally at mwu moreso than my state school. I'll be paying my deposit next week...looks like we'll be classmates after all!

 

[UCSFx2017]

I just did a quick Google search and it turns out tuition and fees alone cost >70,000.
How much did you guys calculate the total four year cost-of-attendance plus capitalized interest (6.8%-7.9%) to be?

 

[debussey]

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