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Dear Colleagues:
Over the past two months, we have interviewed 214 candidates for our 2021 dental school class. Of those candidates,138 were Ohio residents and the rest came from 25 states around the country. Information gleaned from the interviews was incorporated with other data submitted to our Office of Admissions by the candidates to help our admissions committee members determine which students would be offered a position.
By an agreement among all U.S. dental schools, notifications of acceptance
are being sent to candidates today. As part of this collaboration,
all candidate
s are given
30 days to make
a decision regarding the school of their choice. For Ohio State, this means that candidates who have accepted our invitation will call or email our admissions office
by January
2
.
As we send o
ur acceptance letters today, significantly more
will go out to candidates from Ohio, with a much smaller number to out
-of
-state
applicants. Based on past experience, we expect to get a greater acceptance rate from our in-state candidates.
Once the January 2 deadline passes, we will send follow-up correspondence to both groups so we can move forward with the process of building a class of 110 students -- 85 to 90% of whom are from Ohio.
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I tell you how pleased we continue to be with the number and quality of applicants to our college. Grade point averages, scores on standardized tests, letters of reference, candidates' letters of interest, and interview reports are all impressive and inspiring, making the competition keen and foretelling a bright future for our profession.
To the many alumni who mentored and motivated this year's pool of applicants who
are pursu
ing a career in dentistry -- my sincere thanks to you. From our review of applicants' remarks, you have had the greatest influence on their decision to join our profession. They identify you as caring and compassionate health care providers, creative and resourceful individuals, hardworking and committed professionals, and leaders in your communities who are happy with your career choice. You serve as a role model for so many, and for this we are all grateful.
My very best wishes to all of you, and happy holidays!
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Melissa Drum, DDS, MS, Appointed as ABE Director and Examiner
Dr. Melissa Drum, an associate professor in the Division of Endodontics, was recently appointed as a director and examiner for the American Board of Endodontics (ABE). Elected by ABE voting members, these positions include two consecutive three-year terms of service. In this role, Dr. Drum will write and conduct ABE certification examinations that include written exams, case portfolios, and oral examinations.
Throughout her career, Dr. Drum has held a number of leadership roles that include serving as chair of the American Association of Endodontists Educational Affairs Committee; vice-president of the Ohio Association of Endodontists; and as a
manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.
John Nusstein, DDS, MS, the Chair of the Division of Endodontics, said, "It's quite an honor to be selected by the ABE as a director and examiner. It shows that Dr. Drum is held in high esteem by her colleagues. We are very proud of her."
Commenting on her new role, Dr. Drum said, "I am honored and grateful for this appointment. To be able to work with the 'giants' of our profession is an amazing opportunity. I am eager to begin this new challenge and I look forward to contributing to the advancement of our discipline."
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Faculty and Staff Featured in ADEA CCI Newsletter
The winter 2016 edition of the American Dental Education Association's Commission on Change and Innovation (CCI) Liaison Ledger newsletter featured the efforts of Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS, an Associate Professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene and Annette McMurry, JD, Director of the Office of Admissions. Working together, the two collaborated on a social media policy for the college that provides guidelines for the professional use of digital media by its dental hygiene and dental students.
Ms. Kearney, who serves as the dental hygiene Graduate Program Director, is also the author of a number of publications on the effective use of social media in academia. Ms. McMurry, an attorney by training and a longtime admissions director, identified the need to provide incoming students with guidance on the most effective use of social media venues.
"It [the policy] was really a group effort across the college," says Ms. McMurry. She and Ms. Kearney launched the first draft of the policy on their blog for college-wide review to encourage engagement. "Many respondents said it was good to draw attention to this issue, and our students were really interested," Ms. Kearney added. The social media policy was successfully implemented by the college in 2014.
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Daniel Leach, DMD, Honored with Board of Trustees' Student Recognition Award
Dr. Daniel Leach, a resident in the college's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) advanced education program, recently received The Ohio State University Board of Trustees' Student Recognition Award at a ceremony held November 4. Dr. Leach was honored for his commitment to excellence in his residency training and in the care he provides for patients.
A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Leach was selected as the OMFS Chief Resident, an honor that further distinguishes his performance in the intensive four-year program that includes clinical rotations at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital. During those four years, each resident receives training in internal medicine, general anesthesia, pediatric surgery, surgical intensive care, emergency medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and head and neck cancer surgery.
Commenting on the award, Dean Patrick Lloyd said, "Dr. Leach has demonstrated his talent and expertise, and he has also stated that he intends to take the amazing training he received at Ohio State back to his home state of South Carolina." Lloyd added, "There is no greater testimonial to the excellence of our OMFS residency and Dr. Leach's outstanding performance in that program. I expect to hear great things about him in the future, and we are proud to count him as one of our own."
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Ms. Jill Whitney Joins College Office of Human Resources
Ms. Jill Whitney will join the college on December 19 as a Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist.
Ms. Whitney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the University of Maine. Her professional HR experience includes serving as a Human Resources Specialist in Ohio State's Office of Student Life and as a Human Resources Generalist for the university's Office of Distance Education and E-Learning, where she is currently employed.
In her new role in the college, Ms. Whitney will
provide a range of support services that include employee relations and performance management, and workers' compensation benefits. She will also offer counseling and guidance on the university's HR services, while assisting with faculty recruitment and developing strategies to streamline various processes and procedures.
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Dean's Appreciation Reception for Staff and Faculty: December 15
All College of Dentistry staff and faculty are invited to the Dean's Appreciation Reception on Thursday, December 15 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in room 115 of the Biomedical Research Tower.
The gathering is a celebration of staff and faculty members' many contributions to the college. Honored guests will include colleagues from other units across campus, as well as representatives from organized dentistry and other organizations whose efforts have helped to make this a special year for the College of Dentistry.
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Alumni and Friends Reception, Midwinter Meeting of Chicago Dental Society: February 24
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Continuing Education:
Temporomandibular
Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain
Join us for our continuing education (CE) course, "Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain" that features world-renowned educator and author, Jeffrey Okeson, DMD. An expert in TMD and orofacial pain, Dr. Okeson has contributed more than 240 articles on occlusion, TMD, and orofacial pain in various national and international publications. He has also been an invited lecturer in every state in the U.S. and in 54 different countries.
Dates: Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11; One and two-day options are available.
CE credits: 7
Questions? For more information and online registration, please click here.
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