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Background Information

  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Institution Type: Private
  • Campus Setting: Urban
  • Campus Setting: Urban
  • Mission Statement: “The mission of the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine is to develop competent oral health care providers who are committed to the premise that the cornerstone of meaningful existence is service to humanity. The Mission of LMU-CDM is achieved by: ● Graduating competent Doctors of Medicine in Dentistry. ● Providing a values-based learning community as the context for teaching, research, patient care, and service. ● Improving the oral and general health of the people within the Appalachian region and beyond. ● Focusing on enhanced access to comprehensive oral health care for underserved communities. ● Investing in quality academic programs supported by superior faculty and technology. ● Embracing compassionate, patient-centered and person-centered oral health care that values diversity, public service, and leadership as an enduring commitment to professionalism and the highest ethical standards. ● Facilitating the growth, development, and maintenance of graduate dental education.”
  • Year Opened: 2020
  • Number of Months to Earn Degree: 46
  • Campus Housing Available: No
  • Class Size: 80
  • Term Type: Semester

Combined degrees offered:

B.A./B.S.
M.B.A.
M.P.H.
M.S.
Ph.D.
Other Degrees
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

International Dental Graduate Programs:

Traditional Predoctoral Program for IDGs
Advanced Standing Program for IDGs
Not Reported
Not Reported

Admissions Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)

  • Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 25

Acceptance Rates by Location:

Number of Applicants
Number of Enrollees
Enrollment Rate
Overall
136
45
33.09%
In-State
24
9
37.5%
Out-State
108
36
33.33%
International
4
0
0%

Class Breakdown by Residency:

Number of Enrollees
Percentage of Incoming Class
In-State
9
20%
Out-State
36
80%
International
0
0%

Academic Averages for Acceptance:

DAT Academic Average
DAT Perceptual Ability
Cumulative GPA
Science GPA
Not Reported
Not Reported
3.31
3.19

Range of Academic Averages for Acceptance:

5th Percentile of Enrollees
95th Percentile of Enrollees
DAT Academic Average
Not Reported
Not Reported
Cumulative GPA
2.54
3.84
Science GPA
2.46
3.78

Prerequisites

Preferred
Strongly Preferred
Required
Baccalaureate is:

Required Coursework:

Required Course
Credits (Semesters/Quarters)
Required Lab
Biology
8/12
Inorganic Chemistry
8/12
Organic Chemistry
8/12
Physics
8/12
English
8/12
  • Recommended courses include: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Histology

Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:

Prerequisites
Electives
AP Credit Accepted
Yes
Not Reported
Community College Coursework Accepted
Yes
Not Reported

Maximum number of Community College Credit Hours:

  • Not reported

Required Shadowing Hours:

  • At least 60 hours of dental shadowing are required

Letters of Recommendation: 

  • Three letters are required

Dental Admissions Test Requirements:

Mandatory DAT
Canadian DAT Accepted?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
Yes
Not Reported
No
Score must be 19 or higher

Supplemental Information:

Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
Yes
Yes, there is an LMU portal
Yes: $264 for all applicants

Interview Format

Finances and Application Logistics

Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2022:

Year
In-State Tuition
Out-State Tuition
Additional Fees
Estimated Living Expenses
D1
$69,500
$69,500
$21,540
$15,000
D2
$69,500
$69,500
$21,540
$15,000
D3
$69,500
$69,500
$17,293
$15,000
D4
$69,500
$69,500
$17,293
$15,000

University Offerings

1. Academic Offerings 

  • Pre-Dental Opportunities
    • Dental Bootcamp
    • Guaranteed Professional Admission Program (for high school applicants)
  • Research
    • Students may participate in their own research projects under faculty supervision
    • Research facilities are in the LMU Mathematics and Natural Science Building

2. Clinical Experiences

  • Clinical Curriculum Overview
    • Competency based curriculum
      • D1: Students focus on biomedical and basic medical science lecture courses, focusing on the “normal,” healthy body. 
      • D2: Students focus on biomedical and basic medical science lecture courses under the lens of pathology.
      • D3-D4: Students provide comprehensive patient care and spend most of their time gaining clinical experiences. 
  • Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
    • None reported
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