Ana G. Méndez (UAGM-SDM)
Universidad Ana G. Méndez School of Dental Medicine
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
School Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the UAGM-School of Dental Medicine (SDM) is to improve the oral health of the population by preparing skillful, culturally competent, and compassionate students with ethical values and critical thinking through education.
International Student Programs
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | Yes | - |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | - |
| organic chem | 8 | Yes | - |
| physics | 8 | Yes | - |
| other | 30 | Unknown | - |
| other | 28 | Unknown | - |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor
- dentist
- other
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Class Size
45
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.30
Last 60 Credits
3.00
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
17.7
Total Science
18.1
PAT
18.7
Entering Class Percentile Ranges
Reported 5th, median, and 95th percentile values for the entering class. Missing points were not reported.
DAT Academic Average
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 15
- 50th
- 18
- 95th
- 21
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 150 | 45 | 30.0% |
| in state | - | 22 | - |
| out of_state | - | 23 | - |
Academic Year
2024-2025
Tuition & Fees
No per-year tuition breakdown available
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | - | $74,975 | $5,925 |
| D2 | - | $77,896 | $5,475 |
| D3 | - | $65,238 | $4,975 |
| D4 | - | $52,580 | $4,300 |
| Total (4 Years) | $0 | $270,689 | $20,675 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A 4-year, competency-based curriculum comprising 278 credits across 11 academic terms. It integrates biomedical sciences with clinical training, emphasizing digital dentistry and patient-centered care starting with early exposure in the first year.
Clinical Rotations:
- Extramural Programs - The curriculum includes clinical rotations in extramural settings to provide students with diverse community-based experience.
- Community Clinics - Students practice comprehensive patient care in both school-based and community clinics.
- Special Needs Care - The school features dedicated clinical spaces for treating patients with special needs.
Graduate Programs
- Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
- Dental Technologist