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This school was established in 1867 and was the first university-affiliated dental school in the country. The school sees as its goal the education of its students for leadership in dentistry. The majority of recent graduates have entered postdoctoral programs in clinical specialties or general practice residencies. In addition, students have elected to pursue careers in teaching, research, and public health.
4-year. The curriculum is designed with an emphasis on problem-based learning. Students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving that will enhance their abilities in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of clinical care. In addition, the conceptual and technical aspects of dentistry are taught by utilizing a comprehensive approach to patient care, as opposed to a discipline-based or departmental approach. Each student is required to take a research course and conduct a research project before the end of the fourth year. Grading Policy The Honors/Pass/Fail system is used.
The philosophy of education at HSDM is that dentistry is a specialty of medicine. In keeping with this belief, medical and dental students study together in the New Pathway curriculum at Harvard Medical School during the first 2 years. Dental clinic instruction takes place in treatment teams that use a comprehensive approach to patient care. Both didactic and clinical courses are taught by the problem-based method of study and discussion groups. In this approach, cases based on actual clinical records or investigative problems are used to set the learning objectives. Students are taught critical thinking and problem-solving techniques that will equip them for lifelong learning in the field of dental medicine.
The basic predental science courses plus 1 year each of calculus and English (preferably composition) are required. Advanced science courses such as biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics are recommended. Taking the DAT is required and having a score of 19 or higher is recommended. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is desirable. Transfer and advanced standing: There is currently no formal advanced standing program.
The educational program takes place at the dental school and the Harvard medical school as well as at Harvard-affiliated institutions including Forsyth Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Children’s Hospital, several VA Medical Centers, other Harvard schools, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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