Please explain why you chose to apply to WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine

I am applying for dental school and I need to write a (Max of 500 words) about why I chose to apply to WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine. the school vision and mission are below: Vision WesternU College of Dental Medicine will be a premier center for integrative educational innovation; basic and translational research; and high quality, patient-centered, interprofessional health care, all conducted in a setting that utilizes advanced technology and promotes individual dignity and potential for personal and professional growth. Mission The WesternU College of Dental Medicine will realize this vision by educating and training highly competent, diverse groups of clinical practitioners who have the ability to provide complex, integrative, high-quality, evidence-based care for patients, families and communities. WesternU College of Dental Medicine will produce graduates who will be ethical, caring life-long learners; who will collectively engage in clinical oral health care, public health practice, biomedical and health services research, education and administration; and who will fulfill their professional obligation to improve the oral health of all members of society, especially those most in need. They will embrace scientific and technological advances and understand the connections between oral health and general health. They will be partners in the interprofessional health care delivery systems of the future, as well as leaders of their own oral health care teams, as they enhance and extend the quality of life in their communities. Why Choose WesternU?(I want to mention the points below and focus on the early clinical training to develop my skills and the rich volunteering opportunities so I can help provide healthcare services to underserved communities. I always wanted to become a dentist in the areas that do not have access to oral care in my country, Iraq. Since I could not achieve that goal in Iraq, I decided to pursue my dream in the United States. I chose WesternU to help me accomplish my goal to provide help and assistance to communities in need in the United States, the country where I was given another chance and hope to pursue my dream in dentistry. My interest in dentistry stems from the need to spread awareness about the role of oral health on overall health. My connection to the profession can be attributed to my father’s health issues, precisely a heart problem his physician connected to oral health. With such an understanding, I am hoping to emphasize the need for dental health in underserved communities. Also please mention that since WesternU is an innovative school, that would provide me a great opportunity to learn and be up to date with all the developing technology. A great Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to major cultural and recreational resources A small, private, health-focused institution that fosters faculty/student interaction and interprofessional learning An innovative curriculum designed for the contemporary practice of dentistry A long humanistic tradition at WesternU of treating patients as people first; treating students as colleagues; and fostering camaraderie among students Early clinical training opportunities that develop professional and communication skills Early service-learning opportunities in a variety of community-based locations emphasizing meeting community needs through assessment, education, and preventive programs Consistently high graduation, retention and first-time board pass rates help ensure your success! Outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources Diverse student body and rich array of student club and volunteer opportunitie