Pre-Dentistry

Program Overview

Hiram College's Pre-Dentistry Concentration prepares students for dental school through a strong liberal arts curriculum and ethical, humanistic values. The program offers a unique partnership with Case Western Reserve University, allowing high-achieving students to earn direct entry into dental school after three years of undergraduate work. The program emphasizes the importance of ethical and humanistic values in dentistry, preparing future dentists as compassionate caregivers.

Program Outline

Careers:

Career Paths:

• Dentist
• Orthodontist
• Pediatric dentist
• Oral surgeon
• Physician
• Educator
• Medical researcher
• The program emphasizes ethical, humanistic, and values-based issues to prepare future dentists as compassionate caregivers.
This program allows students to earn direct entry into dental school after completing three years of undergraduate work at Hiram College.

to D.M.D.

Program:

• High-achieving high school students
• Test scores: ACT – 29; SAT – 1300
• GPA: 3.5 or higher (un-weighted)
• Preferred: Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) course credit

Dental Advising:

Pre-dental students in the 3+4 program are expected to meet with CWRU’s School of Dental Medicine admission staff and Hiram College’s pre-health advisor twice yearly to ensure they stay on track and address any questions or problems.

• The context provides information about a seven-year Hiram B.A.
to CWRU D.M.D. Program, which is a new, accelerated option for high-achieving high school students.
• The program emphasizes a strong liberal arts curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the rigors of dental school.