August 28, 2009
August 27, 2009
This past week I have begun my year-long intership with the University of Virginia Hospital Dental Department. I was fortunate enough to have been given a spot through the University Internships Program, which I highly reccomend to any UVA undergrad that is interested in dentistry. In addition to the 2 interns here, there are another 2 at the Charlottesville free clinic on the other side of town.
Thus far, I have been very pleased with the breadth of patients that I have been able to observe. Working at the hospital entails a lot of work with a huge spectrum of people with an even wider range of medical conditions. It seems as though there are a lot of cancer-compromised patients that lose salivary gland function and succomb to massive and widespread tooth decay, leading to extractions here in the department. If anything, this will build up my stomach for blood and guts over the next 8 months. More info to come, stay tuned folks!
Thus far, I have been very pleased with the breadth of patients that I have been able to observe. Working at the hospital entails a lot of work with a huge spectrum of people with an even wider range of medical conditions. It seems as though there are a lot of cancer-compromised patients that lose salivary gland function and succomb to massive and widespread tooth decay, leading to extractions here in the department. If anything, this will build up my stomach for blood and guts over the next 8 months. More info to come, stay tuned folks!
August 26, 2009
August 19, 2009
Woo! things are getting really exciting! I finally got my request for a supplimental from UW, Columbia and Maryland cashed my checks too.
NYU - check sent 7/20
BU - paid online
Tufts - check sent 7/20
Temple - check sent 7/20
Maryland - check cashed, app complete
Columbia - check cashed, app complete
VCU - check not cashed yet
UW - working on supplimental
NYU - check sent 7/20
BU - paid online
Tufts - check sent 7/20
Temple - check sent 7/20
Maryland - check cashed, app complete
Columbia - check cashed, app complete
VCU - check not cashed yet
UW - working on supplimental
August 11, 2009
August 10, 2009
Woo! After getting my Temple Secondary, here are my school updates thus far :
BU : emailed, paying fee tomorrow
Tufts : emailed, money sent
NYU : emailed, money sent
Columbia : emailed, money sent
Temple : emailed, money not sent
UMD : emailed, money sent
VCU : emailed, money not sent
UW : emailed, no request for secondary fee yet
USC : contacted via snail mail
BU : emailed, paying fee tomorrow
Tufts : emailed, money sent
NYU : emailed, money sent
Columbia : emailed, money sent
Temple : emailed, money not sent
UMD : emailed, money sent
VCU : emailed, money not sent
UW : emailed, no request for secondary fee yet
USC : contacted via snail mail
August 6, 2009
School Update
For those of you that haven't heard from me yet, here is my summer thus far.
After finishing the dreaded physics in the spring, I set right out to studying for my DAT on May 11th. After taking the test on June 11th, I have been working part time at the UVA environmental science department and doing construction as a second job. I've been busy to say the least. I'm finishing up these last few weeks of work before school. Starting August 25th, I will begin classes again for my 4th year at UVA.
Also I will be beginning the coveted internship with the UVA hospital dental dept for the academic year. I interviewed for this last February and was accepted into it this March. So far, it seems like a great opportunity not only to get tons of experience in a very wide array of procedures, but also a good chance to gain a little perspective from a number of talented dentists at the hospital. I'm very excited to see some of the more complex, medically-challenged cases out there. Plus, its only a 10-minute walk from my place and lets be honest, wearing the scrubs to classes is going to make my pre-med friends jealous haha. Another great part about this internship is that you receive 4 credits in psychology for each semester, since you take part in a once-a-week seminar and write a couple of papers. I have heard that this part of the class is pretty easy. This is a great option for you pre-dental students at UVA so when February comes around, sign up for UIP and ask for either the hospital spot or the one at the free clinic. Its a great opportunity to get around the iron-fisted sanctions of Madison House at the hospital. Plus, don't forget the scrubs lol.
Also, I am taking the graduate-level Biochemistry course through the bio department, BIOL501. That should be pretty tough, but a great prep for dental schools like VCU, who don't even teach it and rely on self-learning for the NBDE's. In addition, I'm taking Anatomy, Tennis and Multicultural Education. I'm pretty excited about this fall, even though I'm going to be stressing the whole time about getting into dental school.
I have applied to these schools :
VCU
UW
BU
Tufts
Temple
Columbia
NYU
USC
Maryland
I am possibly thinking of withdrawing from USC and adding UoP and NOVA. I'll keep you all updated on the admissions process
After finishing the dreaded physics in the spring, I set right out to studying for my DAT on May 11th. After taking the test on June 11th, I have been working part time at the UVA environmental science department and doing construction as a second job. I've been busy to say the least. I'm finishing up these last few weeks of work before school. Starting August 25th, I will begin classes again for my 4th year at UVA.
Also I will be beginning the coveted internship with the UVA hospital dental dept for the academic year. I interviewed for this last February and was accepted into it this March. So far, it seems like a great opportunity not only to get tons of experience in a very wide array of procedures, but also a good chance to gain a little perspective from a number of talented dentists at the hospital. I'm very excited to see some of the more complex, medically-challenged cases out there. Plus, its only a 10-minute walk from my place and lets be honest, wearing the scrubs to classes is going to make my pre-med friends jealous haha. Another great part about this internship is that you receive 4 credits in psychology for each semester, since you take part in a once-a-week seminar and write a couple of papers. I have heard that this part of the class is pretty easy. This is a great option for you pre-dental students at UVA so when February comes around, sign up for UIP and ask for either the hospital spot or the one at the free clinic. Its a great opportunity to get around the iron-fisted sanctions of Madison House at the hospital. Plus, don't forget the scrubs lol.
Also, I am taking the graduate-level Biochemistry course through the bio department, BIOL501. That should be pretty tough, but a great prep for dental schools like VCU, who don't even teach it and rely on self-learning for the NBDE's. In addition, I'm taking Anatomy, Tennis and Multicultural Education. I'm pretty excited about this fall, even though I'm going to be stressing the whole time about getting into dental school.
I have applied to these schools :
VCU
UW
BU
Tufts
Temple
Columbia
NYU
USC
Maryland
I am possibly thinking of withdrawing from USC and adding UoP and NOVA. I'll keep you all updated on the admissions process
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