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Western University of Health Sciences Office of Admissions 309 E. Second Street Pomona, California 91766 (909) 469-5335 admissions@westernu.edu Or visit us on the web at: www.westernu.edu

About WesternU Private, non-profit, health sciences graduate institution founded in 1977 3,200 students enrolled in 22 programs The mission of Western University of Health Sciences is to produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities. “Skilled hands and compassionate hearts will continue to be the signature of all our graduates – exactly what is needed in health care today.” - Founding President Philip Pumerantz Founded in 1977, Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, is an independent, non-profit university dedicated to educating a diverse student body of 2,600 men and women enrolled in 22 programs in the human and animal health professions. WesternU is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California. University alumni rank among the very top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.

WesternU Degree Offerings College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) New campus in Lebanon, Oregon Fall 2011 College of Allied Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT-Entry and Advanced) Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) International Post Baccalaureate PharmD (IPBP) College of Graduate Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (Entry, Completion and Advanced) Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Associate Degree in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing (ADN-MSN)

WesternU Degree Offerings College of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) College of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) College of Dental Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry (OD) Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) Post-Bac

What Makes WesternU Unique Comprehensive Health Sciences University 22 programs offered Interprofessional Education Goal is for graduates to appreciate and understand other health professions and to promote a team approach to patient care. Done in a problem-based learning environment. Patient Care Center On-site facility open to the campus and local community.

Distribution of Public and Private U. S Distribution of Public and Private U.S. Dental Schools, 2008 (WesternU = #58) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ The 58 dental schools are located in 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Individuals from the 16 states without dental schools have fewer dental schools and positions for which to compete, since state schools usually have residency requirements for a prescribed number of their entering positions. Western University of Health Sciences is the 58th dental school. Public Dental Schools Private Dental Schools Private/State-Related Dental Schools ▲ Puerto Rico Western University

Accreditation The College of Dental Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA): Initial Accreditation Application: March 2008 Initial Site Visit: October 14-15, 2008 CODA Granted Initial Accreditation: January 29, 2009 Second Site Visit: April 5-7, 2011 Final Site Visit: Spring 2013 Students who successfully complete the program are considered to be graduates of an accredited program for purposes of licensure and application to residency programs. Western University of Health Sciences is fully accredited by Western Association Schools and Colleges (WASC)

At-A-Glance Class size 69 AADSAS & Supplemental Available June Supplemental Application Fee $60 Application Deadline December 1st Classes Start August AADSAS Applications Received 2,679 Interviews Granted 513 Annual Tuition $60,950* Instrument Fees $4,910 GPA Average 3.32 Overall 3.24 Science DAT (Averages – AA – 19, PA – 20, TS – 20) Completed by Oct 15th *2012-2013 Academic Year (subject to change) Rolling admissions - Early applications strongly encouraged Applications received: 2,538 Interviews: 338 Dental Exposure: Minimum 30 hours dental exposure (to be competitive, strongly recommend exposure beyond minimum – paid or volunteer) – Many students that apply have hundreds of shadowing hours.

Application Process Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) Available June Deadline December 1, 2012 Supplemental Application Available on our website June Dental Admission Test (DAT) Must be completed by October 15, 2012 Score valid for 3 years Application not considered before DAT scores received Interviews are required prior to acceptance

Prerequisites/Requirements Course Name Semester Units Quarter Units College English/English composition 6 9 General biology/lab 8 12 General or inorganic chemistry / lab Organic chemistry/ lab General physics/ lab Highly Recommended Courses: Biochemistry Human anatomy with lab Human physiology with lab Genetics Biometrics Cell biology Calculus 1 Psychology Conversational Spanish Minimum prerequisite grade “C” Only English may be taken for AP credit. CLEP is not accepted for prerequisites Chemistry must be a full year sequence English courses must be taken in English Department Minimum of 90 semester or 135 quarter units of undergraduate coursework Minimum of 30 hours in dental field Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Not a US Citizen and have not received a bachelor’s degree in the US Minimum prerequisite grade “C” Only English may be taken for AP credit. CLEP is not accepted for prerequisites Labs required in all science prerequisites Chemistry must be a full year sequence English courses must be taken in English Department Minimum of 30 hours in dental field Minimum of 90 semester or 135 quarter units of undergraduate coursework Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Not a US Citizen and have not received a bachelor’s degree in the US LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (should be submitted through AADSAS) The letters of recommendation requirement may be fulfilled one of two ways: • Obtain one (1) letter of recommendation from your undergraduate institution’s pre-professional committee; or • Obtain three (3) letters of recommendation o Two (2) letters of recommendation from science professors o One (1) letter of recommendation from a dentist or another professor

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Curriculum/Patient Care Experiences Basic/Behavioral Sciences Comprehensive Patient Care Group Practice Model; Evidence-Based; Patient Centered; Competency Driven Community-Based Education Real Life Experiences; Practice management; Service to Community Patient Care Center/Health Education Center Rotations in PCC scheduled to begin towards the end of the 1st year ADEC Equipment Guiding Principles of Dental Program: Critical Thinking, Self Assessment, Lifelong Learning, Science Based Curriculum, Integration of basic/behavioral/clinical sciences, Focus on Overall Health/Oral Health Connections, Early entry into clinic, Use of appropriate technology, Professionalism/Ethics/Values, Leadership/Communication/Management Skills ADEC Equipment: State-of-the-art equipment accelerates the transition from simulation lab to clinic. PCC: Rotations through PCC enables students to practice skills learned in the sim lab with faculty, all while serving the community.

A Week in the Life of a D1 & D2 Student First Two Years (50 hrs/wk)   Class Time, Simulation Clinic and Clinic Formal instruction (Class, simulation clinic, on-campus clinic and community-based) Studying and Clinical Skill Development Study and practice outside of class (24-hour access to virtually all instructional materials presented by faculty online and through the Vital Source Dental Library and time in Sim Clinic on selected evenings Community Service Participate in extensive community-based clinical experiences. Meet the needs of the community through assessment, education and preventive programs Clinical Skill Immersion Sessions During summer sessions: several hours/week in simulation lab and direct patient care activities focusing on the acquisition of foundational clinical skills. 1st summer: diagnostic and reversible clinical procedures 2nd summer: hard and soft tissue surgical skills Prior to or immediately following the 2nd summer – National Board Dental Exam Part I First Two Years Class Time, Simulation Clinic and Clinic: You will participate in formal instruction in a variety of settings: the classroom, simulation clinic, on-campus clinic, and community-based settings. Faculty use a variety of educational methodologies, including traditional lecture, seminars, case-based and problem-based learning, on-line modules, laboratory, clinical simulation, standardized patient exercises, direct patient care, and service learning. Studying and Clinical Skill Development: You will study and practice clinical skills outside of formal class time. You will have 24-hour access to virtually all instructional material presented by faculty online and through the Vital Source Dental Library on DVD. The Simulation Clinic in the new Health Education Center will be open to you on selected evenings for clinical skill development. Community Service: As a WesternU dental student, you will participate in extensive community-based clinical care experiences. In the first two years, you will learn how to meet the needs of the community through assessment, education, and preventive programs. In addition to formal service learning, you will gain important experience through the numerous study clubs and student organizations on campus. Clinical Skill Immersion Sessions: During the summer sessions, you will spend several hours/week in simulated and direct patient care activities, focusing on the acquisition of foundational clinical skills. In the first summer, you will focus on diagnostic and reversible clinical procedures, while in the second summer you will progress to learning hard and soft tissue surgical skills. Prior to or immediately following the second summer session you will take the National Board Dental Exam Part I. Last Two Years Class Time: During the D3 and D4 year, you will participate in advanced integrated clinical seminars and have the opportunity to pursue clinical research. During the D4 year, you must study for, and pass, the National Board Dental Exam Part II.. Clinical Rotations and Comprehensive Care Clinic:Starting in the D3 fall term, you will spend time in direct patient care, both on campus at the WesternU Patient Care Center and in the Community-Based Clinic network. You will provide a broad range of general dental treatment in your Comprehensive Care group of faculty and students. Also you will participate in clinical rotations in specialized clinics that include oral surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, and special care dentistry. Studying, Clinical Skill Development, and Clinical Preparation: During the D3 and D4 year, you can expect to spend at least 10 hours each week outside of scheduled clinic and didactic classes. This time includes individual and directed group study, advanced clinical skill development, and supporting direct patient care. Community Service: As a WesternU dental student, you will participate in extensive community-based clinical care experiences. You will work in clinical sites such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community health centers, hospital-based clinics, and private dental practices. Most of these sites will be in the Southern California, In addition to our formal service-learning program, you can also hone skills through the numerous study clubs and student organizations on campus

A Week in the Life of a D3 & D4 Student Class Time, Simulation Clinic and Clinic Advanced integrated clinical seminars and opportunity to pursue clinical research Studying and Clinical Skill Development Fall D3 term, direct patient care in WesternU PCC and Community-Based Clinic network General dental treatment Clinical Rotations in specialized clinics including, oral surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics and special care Studying, Clinical Skill Development, and Clinical Preparation Spend at least 10 hours each week outside of scheduled clinic and didactic classes, including individual and directed group study, advanced clinical skill development and supporting patient care Community Service Extensive community-based clinical care Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Community health centers Hospital-based clinics Private dental practices Last Two Years Class Time: During the D3 and D4 year, you will participate in advanced integrated clinical seminars and have the opportunity to pursue clinical research. During the D4 year, you must study for, and pass, the National Board Dental Exam Part II.. Clinical Rotations and Comprehensive Care Clinic:Starting in the D3 fall term, you will spend time in direct patient care, both on campus at the WesternU Patient Care Center and in the Community-Based Clinic network. You will provide a broad range of general dental treatment in your Comprehensive Care group of faculty and students. Also you will participate in clinical rotations in specialized clinics that include oral surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, and special care dentistry. Studying, Clinical Skill Development, and Clinical Preparation: During the D3 and D4 year, you can expect to spend at least 10 hours each week outside of scheduled clinic and didactic classes. This time includes individual and directed group study, advanced clinical skill development, and supporting direct patient care. Community Service: As a WesternU dental student, you will participate in extensive community-based clinical care experiences. You will work in clinical sites such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community health centers, hospital-based clinics, and private dental practices. Most of these sites will be in the Southern California, In addition to our formal service-learning program, you can also hone skills through the numerous study clubs and student organizations on campus Last Two Years (45 hrs/wk)  

Financial Aid Questions? finaid@westernu.edu Our Financial Aid Advisors will be happy to help you: 1 (800) 346-1610 Tuition $ 60,950 per year (for 2012-2013 academic year) http://prospective.westernu.edu/financing

Student Life Southern California Location Community Outreach 45 minutes from: Beach, skiing, theme parks, etc. Community Outreach Community clinic on campus Student club assistance Student Clubs and Organizations Currently over 90+ student clubs and organizations http://prospective.westernu.edu/student Highlights: American Student Dental Association ASDAclub@westernu.edu To enrich dental student knowledge of organized dentistry and community involvement.

New Facilities Health Education Center Patient Care Center 1st floor: Eyecare Center & Pharmacy Office 2nd floor: Medical Center & Foot & Ankle Center (Interprofessional Suites) 3rd floor: Dental Center (w/68 stations) Health Education Center: *58 study rooms *Two-356 seat auditoriums *Study lounges, printing options & wifi accessibility *58 study rooms *Two-356 seat auditoriums *Study lounges, printing options & wifi accessibility 1st floor: Eye care Center & Pharmacy Office 2nd floor: Medical Center & Foot & Ankle Center (Interprofessional Suites) 3rd floor: Dental Center (w/68 stations)

HEC Dental Simulation Lab CDM Info Session 9/25/2008 HEC Dental Simulation Lab HEC: State-of-the-art equipment with 80 A-dec simulation stations costing approx $10,000 each. The A-dec simulator accelerates learning, elevates clinical competency, and promotes a healthy posture. State-of-the-art equipment with 80 A-dec simulation stations costing approx $10,000 each. The A-dec simulator accelerates learning, elevates clinical competency, and promotes a healthy posture. (4-handed dentistry)

WesternU PCC Dental Center CDM Info Session 9/25/2008 WesternU PCC Dental Center PCC: State-of-the-art, 68-chair treatment area with x-ray and diagnostic equipment including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) for secure/confidential paperless patient records. The EMR/EHR helps in providing and facilitating the delivery of comprehensive, reliable, relevant and timely patient information to each member of the health care team. State-of-the-art, 68-chair treatment area with x-ray and diagnostic equipment including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) for secure/confidential paperless patient records.

What Should I Do Now? Official Transcripts Letters of Recommendation Find out how to request your transcripts Letters of Recommendation Colleges typically require 2-4 letters (professionals, academia) Select individuals that will write a positive letter on your behalf. Personal Statement or Questionnaire This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee about you, your goals, and career aspirations. Deadlines Be mindful of deadlines, as late applications may not be accepted. Apply early to avoid worrying about deadlines. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (should be submitted through AADSAS) The letters of recommendation requirement may be fulfilled one of two ways: • Obtain one (1) letter of recommendation from your undergraduate institution’s pre-professional committee; or • Obtain three (3) letters of recommendation o Two (2) letters of recommendation from science professors o One (1) letter of recommendation from a dentist or another professor

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