Programs

Dentistry Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (PAP)

University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry

The mission of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) is to advance oral health through transformative education, research, clinical care and advocacy. Through a holistic review process, the Admissions committee works to identify and recommend applicants who will serve the oral health needs of the citizens of the state of Illinois. Students selected for the Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program have demonstrated experience working with underserved communities through work or volunteer involvement. Furthermore, some students have expressed an interest in practicing dentistry in Illinois. The Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a collaborative effort between the College of Dentistry and the College of Medicine and provides an opportunity for an invited group of students who have applied for admission to the College of Dentistry to participate in a yearlong structured rigorous academic experience. The goal is to provide an educational program that enhances the biomedical science foundation and essential skills for students that are required to handle the rigors of dental school.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Retention or completion of health professions degree programs (support for those currently enrolled)

Program Location

Settings: In-person

County: Cook County / Chicago, IL

In-person location: UIC Campus

Program Components
  • Academic instruction (e.g. coursework)
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)
    The goal of the program is to build on the student’s biomedical science foundation through their immersion in basic and advanced medical science course work.
  • Networking (with others who have similar health career interests)
  • Professional skills development (e.g. teamwork, ethical conduct)
  • Research experience (e.g. summer program)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Program Sustainability

Affiliated Organizations and Networks

Urban Health Program

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Socio-economically disadvantaged
  • Educationally disadvantaged (e.g., first-generation college students)

Contact Information

Braulia Espinosa
Email: bespin1@uic.edu

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