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