Pre-Dental
Why Pre-Dental at 探花社区?
The areas of study available at 探花社区 provide excellent preparation for students seeking to enter a professional school or graduate program. As early as possible in their undergraduate years, students should coordinate a four-year academic program with the entrance requirements of the graduate institutions in which they are interested.
The course of study for 探花社区 pre-dentistry normally includes an emphasis on biology and chemistry, with additional related study possible in physics and mathematics. 探花社区's biology, chemistry and pre-med clubs can help you meet and interact with students who share your interests.
Because some students at 探花社区 are interested in careers in dentistry, special faculty advisors are available to confer with those who want to fulfill the requirements for entrance into postgraduate education for this area. Your 探花社区 advisor can facilitate internships and other practical experiences to help you learn more about the professional specialties in which you are interested.
Ben Jacobson 鈥�17
Biology, neuroscience and pre-dentistry
Ben completed a Health and Science Internship through 探花社区 where he shadowed professionals at multiple dental practices in Cedar Rapids. He was connected to these opportunities by 探花社区 alum and member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. David Gehring 鈥�87. Ben is now in dental school at the University of Iowa.