University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Motivation and Fit
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1. Have you attended any admissions events hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine? This could be at the University, online, at a conference, etc. Please list which events and when. (This is for informational purposes only and will not have any impact on your admissions decision.)
2026-2027
Career Goals and Future Aspirations
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1. Are you applying for the DMD/PhD program (yes/no)? In order to apply for the program, please include an essay [5000 characters] that addresses the following questions ... : Please describe your intellectual and professional interest in graduate study in Oral Biology. What are your primary interests within your chosen field of study (i.e., Craniofacial Genetics or Tissue Regeneration), and list any relevant background experience that might make you a good candidate. Which faculty mentor and lab would you like to work with? Where do you see yourself after graduate school (what type of career are you training for)?
2026-2027
Other
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1. Scholarship Question Set: Do you anticipate applying for scholarship funding (yes/no)? Do you currently have GI Bill benefits; if so, what are the remaining months of coverage? Do you currently have Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) funding or other external tuition funding to cover the cost of dental school? Do you plan to apply for the HPSP funding program?
2026-2027
Personal Experiences and Challenges
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1. If applicable, explain any circumstances that lead to a score of 16 or lower in any subsection of the DAT. Please be as detailed as possible.
2026-2027
Academic and Research Experiences
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1. Please list and explain the hardships that you had to overcome during your time as a college student and the impact they had on your performance. Be specific as to which classes were impacted, etc.
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2. Please explain the reasoning for any poor academic performance throughout your undergraduate studies. This section should be used to explain circumstances/reasoning that have led to receiving a less than desired grade in a course, having to repeat a course or a low overall GPA in a semester(s). Speak to specific coursework, circumstances, and outcomes.
2026-2027