Selecting the best and the brightest

The University of the Pacific School of Dentistry is one of the most unique dental schools in the country, and the process of admissions at UOP is one that focuses on selecting the best and brightest students," explains Dr. Bill Harman, associate dean of student services. The development of an outstanding applicant pool begins outside the dental school, under the guidance of UOP alumni, faculty members, and predental advisors. However, the final selection of the entering class occurs after a rigorous, four-step process managed by the Admissions Committee. The goal of this committee, made up of faculty and staff is to make a "fit" between the student and the education program which will lead to some of the most prepared clinicians in the nation."