PDB Fall and Winter 2020-21 Syllabus
Course Information
Program name: Pre-Dental Bootcamp (PDB)
Location: Room 113/Room 514 and Simulation Clinic
Date/Time: 9am - 1pm, Saturday (see schedule below for exact dates)
Cost: $220
Program Director Information
James Choi, Dental Student, Co-president of PDB
Class of 2021
j_choi28@u.pacific.edu
Greg Polonsky, Dental Student, Co-president of PDB
Class of 2021
g_polonsky@u.pacific.edu
Course Description and Goals
This program is designed to help prospective and interested students of the field of dentistry get a better understanding of the didactic and technical coursework offered in dental school. Students will learn in interactive lecture settings, in addition to, getting a chance to work on their hand skills in the simulation clinic. At the completion of this course, students will have gotten a taste for what to expect when officially enrolled in a dental school. We intend to help participants make an informed decision on whether or not attending dental school is an appropriate next step.
Course Materials
All materials pertaining to the simulation clinic activities will be provided to students on the day of, and lectures will be made available for download.
Instructional Methods
Face-to-face lectures, small group and whole class discussions, and hands-on work in the simulation lab.
Assessment Methods
In-class or online quizzes may be distributed at each lecturer’s discretion. Quizzes will pertain to any information given during any lecture and/or lab portions of the course. Quizzes will be graded for personal feedback but not for any official grading from the course.
Grading Policy
Students will be given quizzes at the lecturer’s discretion. No grade will be given at the end of the course. A certificate of completion will be awarded to each student who completes the course. Students may also request a digital badge should they desire to include it on something such as a portfolio website for job hunting.
Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to come to every class prepared to learn, ask questions, and participate in discussions.
Attendance Policy
Although attendance is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. At the end of the Spring Quarter, there will be a Bonus Day, in which only student that have come to EVERY session will be able to attend. The Bonus Day consists of a lecture conducted by Stan Constantino, Director of Admissions at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, as well as a workshop on writing your personal statement and mock interview and tips for Interview Day.
Course Information
Program name: Pre-Dental Bootcamp (PDB)
Location: Room 113/Room 514 and Simulation Clinic
Date/Time: 9am - 1pm, Saturday (see schedule below for exact dates)
Cost: $220
Program Director Information
James Choi, Dental Student, Co-president of PDB
Class of 2021
j_choi28@u.pacific.edu
Greg Polonsky, Dental Student, Co-president of PDB
Class of 2021
g_polonsky@u.pacific.edu
Course Description and Goals
This program is designed to help prospective and interested students of the field of dentistry get a better understanding of the didactic and technical coursework offered in dental school. Students will learn in interactive lecture settings, in addition to, getting a chance to work on their hand skills in the simulation clinic. At the completion of this course, students will have gotten a taste for what to expect when officially enrolled in a dental school. We intend to help participants make an informed decision on whether or not attending dental school is an appropriate next step.
Course Materials
All materials pertaining to the simulation clinic activities will be provided to students on the day of, and lectures will be made available for download.
Instructional Methods
Face-to-face lectures, small group and whole class discussions, and hands-on work in the simulation lab.
Assessment Methods
In-class or online quizzes may be distributed at each lecturer’s discretion. Quizzes will pertain to any information given during any lecture and/or lab portions of the course. Quizzes will be graded for personal feedback but not for any official grading from the course.
Grading Policy
Students will be given quizzes at the lecturer’s discretion. No grade will be given at the end of the course. A certificate of completion will be awarded to each student who completes the course. Students may also request a digital badge should they desire to include it on something such as a portfolio website for job hunting.
Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to come to every class prepared to learn, ask questions, and participate in discussions.
Attendance Policy
Although attendance is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. At the end of the Spring Quarter, there will be a Bonus Day, in which only student that have come to EVERY session will be able to attend. The Bonus Day consists of a lecture conducted by Stan Constantino, Director of Admissions at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, as well as a workshop on writing your personal statement and mock interview and tips for Interview Day.
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