University of Michigan School of Dentistry November 5th, 2010

Secondary-No Essays Everything is sent at the same time as your AADSAS application Application fee of $65 2” x 2” photograph (optional)

Airline-Fly into Detroit Thursday, November 4 Departs: 2:05 pm from Phoenix, Arizona Arrives: 8:55 pm at Detroit, Michigan Fly Out: Saturday, November 6 Departs: 12:05 pm from Detroit, Michigan Arrives: 1:25 pm at Phoenix, Arizona

Hotel Stayed @ Embassy Hotel $59 a night (I got what I paid for, not the nicest place) 1 mile away from campus In the heart of where everything is It was the only place that was cheap and very close. There is a hotel next door to the dental building, but it is a $100+ a night.

Why Michigan: Outreach: Required to graduate Kenya Smiles: Kenyan Outreach Experience (Central Africa) D4 8-12 week external rotation with living arrangements Community Service Health fairs Conduct dental screenings Local free clinics Mission trips abroad (Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Kenya) An Article ranking University of Michigan as one of the best dental schools in the US The founding dean of the dental school – Dr. Taft establishing the four-year model of dental education in 1901 which later became the national standard. Dental student volleyball team, basketball team and a football team.

Schedule Faculty Alumni Lounge (7th Floor of Research Tower) 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions Dr. Marilyn Woolfolk, Assistant Dean for Student Services Ms. Pattie Katcher, Admissions Associate Director 9:45 am Overview of Curriculum, Clinical Program, Outreach, Technology Resources Dr. Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Stephen Stefanac, Associate Dean for Patient Care Dr. Bill Piskorowski, Director of Community Outreach Dr. Lynn Johnson – Assistant Dean for Informatics and Innovation 10:45 am Short break 10:50 am Tour of school 11:20 am Back to 7th floor for early lunch 12:00 pm Relocate to ground floor for MMI (Rm G340) Room G340, ground floor 12:15 -2:00 Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI) 2:00 pm Take a break and then relocate to Rm G390 Room G390, ground floor 2:15 pm Overview of Financial Aid, Dental Scholars and Research Program Ms. Mary Gaynor, Assistant Director, Financial Aid Dr. Russ Taichman, Professor and Director of Scholars Program Dr. Charlotte Mistretta * – Associate Dean for Research and Ph.D. Training Dr. William Giannobile – Director of Michigan Center for Oral Health Research 3:15 pm Wrap-up and final Q&A 3:30pm Dismissed

Interview- Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) The MMI is similar to other interview formats in that you will have the opportunity to talk with a series of interviewers, one on one, and discuss a variety of issues. However, the MMI is different in that each student will rotate through a series of ‘stations’, where, at most stations, a candidate is expected to read over a scenario and discuss it with an interviewer for a short period of time. At other stations you may be asked to discuss your personal professional background. All stations are meant to be thought provoking and focus on issues of concern to the dental profession and society.

Interview Questions (www.studentdoctor.net for more questions) What is one part of your application that you would like to highlight for the admissions committee? Have you encountered an unethical situation? Should students evaluate each others work to learn how to evaluate their own work in the future when they are out in the field? What skills do I possess that would make me a good dentist? Do you think mid-level providers can provide the same level of service as a dentist? What manual dexterity skills do you have? There is a 20-minute saliva test that checks for HIV. Millions of patients don't know they are at risk for HIV contraction. Should dentists offer this service? Scenario about insurance companies getting your information somewhat "illegally" before you even apply for their insurance so they can create a "risk" factor for you, that way they can rank you and decide whether to deny you coverage or not?