University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Reference only — confirm prompts and deadlines on the school site.

1. 1

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   Why this school? Explain why Iowa is a deliberate choice for your dental education.

2. 2

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   Why do you believe you are well-prepared for a career in the dental profession?

3. 3

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   What are you passionate about outside of dentistry, and why?

4. 4

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   Share obstacles that you may have overcome to achieve your goals.

5. 5

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   In which type of community or setting would you like to practice?

6. 6

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   How do you plan to use your dental education after you graduate?

7. 7

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   Did you complete a Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)? If Iowa SHPEP, enter the year.

8. 8

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   If you are a current or former University of Iowa student, enter your University ID. Do you consider yourself from a rural or underserved community?