A. T. Still University - Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health Interview Feedback Summary
Kirksville, MO
Dental Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?
What was the zip code of your residence in high school?
| Response Avg | # Responders |
|---|---|
| 65,902.50 | 2 |
What do you like most?
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There is none.
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Taking one class at a time allows you to really focus on a subject instead of having to juggle 5-10 at once. Focus on public health was major positive for me. Also small class size was great as we were a very tight knit group, no competition amongst us.
What do you like least?
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I’m a current D4, and I can honestly say this has been the worst experience of my life. They don’t have enough faculty, and because of that, different departments like endo, surgery, and pedo are closed for several days at a time. They recently hired some new faculty—one of them is very young, and she constantly says she’s worried about us working under her license. Because of that, they don’t allow us to do procedures unless they’re very simple, since she’s afraid for her license. They also hired a full-time faculty member who, within her first week, treated all the students extremely poorly. When students reported her behavior, instead of addressing the issue, the school kept her, just moved her to another clinic, and blamed the students instead
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Having to move halfway through was inconvenient
Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?
Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?
Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?
Does the environment seem supportive for married students?
Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?
Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?
Do you/did you feel well prepared for your board exams?
How approachable are faculty members?
What are the facilities and clinics like (old/new, well maintained, etc.)?
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It’s really small. Although it’s new, they don’t have enough chairs for the students, so D4s have to work in another clinic for a total of about 2.5 months. It’s mandatory, and if you don’t accept it, you fail.
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Preclinical portions built in 2013, clinic built in 2015. So all well maintained, lots of newer equipment. Very aesthetically appealing. Sim lab, classrooms, and clinic have windows everywhere so you'll never feel like you're trapped in a dungeon like some other schools feel like.
How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?
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They don’t have enough faculty, several department like endo,sirgo and pedo are closed several days on week because of shortage of faculty and chairs.
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Yes. Everyone had a job or got into their residency program of choice.
What are rotations like?
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Multiple rotations in FQHCs during D4. I found these very beneficial as I was treated more like a dentist and less like a student. Gave me the opportunity to work with an assistant and see what that was like. Also most of us received job offers from our rotations so if you're interested in public health, it can be a good way to get your foot in the door at a future wmployers
How do students from this program do in the Match?
Any other information you want to share?
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You will be treated very unprofessionally at the school. The current vice dean, who is not even officially announced as vice dean, behaves very poorly. Since students don’t have an official dean, we cannot report her. Instead of teaching students, she mistreats them. And if we report it, no action is taken, and we end up being blamed instead
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