Now that you have chosen to become a licensed dentist in the United States, it’s important that you prepare a competitive application. US dental schools are extremely demanding academically, and the applicant pool is more competitive than ever. So, it is never too early to start preparing.
Student Affairs and Diversity
March 05, 2019
The UIC Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Advanced Standing Program is designed for graduates of a recognized foreign dental school who want to practice dentistry in the United States.
The program consists of a condensed 30 month schedule of coursework and clinical experience to deliver
February 01, 2019
There has never been a better time to be a dentist in the United States. And, with this comes increasing opportunities for foreign trained dentists to earn a license to practice in the US.
There are many reasons for this.
September 25, 2018
Why do dental students choose UIC?
Have you put some thought into how you will write your personal statement for application? How will you stand out among the hundreds of other applicants?
With over 11,000 potential candidates applying annually to US dental
September 08, 2018
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry’s Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) chapter hosted the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Student Regional Conference on Sept. 8.
“We gathered over 70 dental students from all over the nation including Boston, Los Angeles and even Puerto Rico,” said HSDA’s Veronica Ramirez, a dental student.
The conference theme was innovations in
July 20, 2018
When you think of becoming a dentist, most likely you think of the general, or family dentist who provides a wide range of dental care from teeth cleanings and fillings to root canals and implants.
While 8 out 10 dentists practice general dentistry, the profession
April 28, 2018
UIC dental students are not only training to be excellent clinicians and oral health scientists -- they are preparing to be the next generation of oral health leaders.
Our college community is woven by a richly diverse fabric of cultural and professional backgrounds. Students engage in a number of extracurricular activities and participate in organizations that enrich their dental
April 27, 2018
Dental students at UIC appreciate our curriculum because of its comprehensiveness with a strong foundation in general dentistry, as well as the integration of specialty training, service-learning and research.
Another big reason dental students choose UIC is the level of collaboration we build into the student experience. A great example of this collaborative learning is the student led Peer Mentoring
April 20, 2018
The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy.
Nationally, ASDA connects more than
April 17, 2018
Why do dental students choose UIC?
Because, we're training the next generation of leaders that will be changing the future of oral health.
Our students are not only training to be excellent clinicians and oral health scientists -- they are