Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Summer Program

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry is proud to bring back in person our Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) to the Dental School.    The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) provides educational and professional development experiences for underrepresented minorities (URM) and/or disadvantaged students so that they can successfully gain admission into dental school and pursue a career in dentistry. SEP is a summer residential program that provides free housing and DAT preparation, and a stipend to cover food and travel expenses. The components of SEP include: 

  • Preparation for the Dental Admission Test 
  • Personalized assistance with the dental school application process 
  • Admissions and financial aid workshops 
  • Interview preparation 
  • Hands-on Simulation Laboratory activities 
  • Observations in the dental clinic and/or other primary care sites 
  • Conversations with faculty about dental specialties 
  • Academic success, professional development, and cultural competency seminars 
  • Networking events with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and local dental professionals 
  • Social outings including tours of Detroit, and trips to museums and sporting event

Application opens November 1 and closes February 15, 2021. To apply click here