Summer
Enrichment Program (SEP)
The University of Detroit Mercy
School of Dentistry Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) aims to assist
students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds with gaining
admission to dental school, and encourages participants to become practicing
dentists in medically underserved areas. Because the dental admission test
(DAT) and lengthy application process can be considered an obstacle in applying
to dental school, SEP was developed to make the participants more competitive
and qualified applicants. SEP is a facilitated entry program that provides
educational and professional development experiences to assist the participants
with matriculating into and graduating from dental school, and to provide them
with resources and support for succeeding in their future careers in
Dentistry.
SEP is a 9-week (4
weeks self-pace and 5 week in-person) structured program that offers free
housing and DAT Preparation, and a stipend to cover sustenance and travel
expenses. Various educational and professional development experiences will be
afforded to participants, including financial aid information, admissions
counseling, dental school application assistance, academic success and
professional development sessions, and cultural competency training. The
participants will also be exposed to clinical experiences and other aspects of
dental education including simulation lab activities, dental specialty panels,
and primary care exposure. In order to foster a welcoming environment, provide
mentoring opportunities, and expose them to the city of Detroit, SEP will also
coordinate several social events for participants including trips to museums
and sporting events, tours of the surrounding area, and networking luncheons
and dinners with UDMSD students, staff, faculty, and alumni, along with local
dentists in the community.
The
Application deadline is February 15, 2022. Acceptance decisions will be emailed
to applications by the end of March 2022. For questions about the SEP program
or the application process, please email to dental_diversity@udmercy.edu.